Author: davepickering

Edinburgh reporter and photographer

Homes First: Wightman launches campaign to control short-term lets

Andy Wightman MSP, Housing spokesperson for the Scottish Greens, has today launched his “Homes First” campaign to control the rapid and unregulated growth of short-term lets, where owners of residential properties offer them as holiday accommodation. Continue reading Homes First: Wightman launches campaign to control short-term lets

Food for Thought Forum lunch

Food for Thought Forum lunch

Tuesday 14 November from 12 – 2pm at Madelvic House (granton:hub)

33 Granton Park Avenue, EH5 1HS

Along with the usual networking opportunities, discussions will be focused around the main issues and responses coming out of the PCHP’s Hungry for Change food insecurity report and action we can all take or get involved with.

We’ll also have the chance to update on the progress of the training programme that has been put together since the last forum meeting.

If you would like to attend, please contact Joe at joejones@pchp.org.uk or on 551 1671.

Woman police officer seriously injured by firework in Muirhouse

Police in Edinburgh are condemning attacks on emergency services over the weekend – and Muirhouse hit the headlines for the wrong reasons once again as a woman police officer suffered burns in an incident there. Continue reading Woman police officer seriously injured by firework in Muirhouse

Attacks on firefighters blight Guy Fawkes celebrations

Scotland was once again marred by a number of attacks on firefighters in various locations across the country last night. Crews were faced with missiles and fireworks being thrown at them on a reported 11 occasions as they worked tirelessly to keep people safe on Bonfire Night.

Continue reading Attacks on firefighters blight Guy Fawkes celebrations