More Traffic Misery – Part 312

With the disruptive road works on Queensferry Road still fresh in the memory, here’s some more great news for local residents …

Scottish Gas Networks are commencing a major set of works which will affect parts of Cramond and Davidson’s Mains – with a knock-on effect on neighbouring communities – until NOVEMBER. Continue reading More Traffic Misery – Part 312

National Awards for local youth projects

Two local projects have scooped awards at this year’s National Youth Work Awards. Spartans Community Football Academy picked up the National Raising Attainment Award for their work with vulnerable youngsters in North Edinburgh, while the Action for Children Heritage and Inclusion Project has won the National Equality and Diversity Award, sponsored by BBC Children in Need. Continue reading National Awards for local youth projects

Scotland has lost OVER A THIRD of bank branches in just eight years

New analysis from Which? has revealed that Scotland lost over a third of its bank and building society branches in just eight years, raising concerns that consumers and businesses alike could struggle to access cash across the country. Continue reading Scotland has lost OVER A THIRD of bank branches in just eight years

National recognition for city youth projects

Three Edinburgh projects are in the running for awards at this year’s National Youth Work Awards, organised by YouthLink Scotland.

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 Capital Coalition votes through £33 MILLION cuts package

Ray of hope for projects hammered by Health & Social Care grant cuts

Up to 200 council jobs in the Capital will go as the SNP-Labour administration passed a controversial austerity budget which sees £33 million of cuts to vital public services across the city.  Continue reading  Capital Coalition votes through £33 MILLION cuts package

Funding boost for GP practices

Loan scheme to ease burden of owning a surgery Continue reading Funding boost for GP practices

Rapid changes to cash landscape risk leaving millions behind, says Which?

Which? is calling on the Government to appoint a regulator to protect access to cash, as a combination of bank branch and cashpoint closures risks leaving people struggling to pay for essential goods and services. Continue reading Rapid changes to cash landscape risk leaving millions behind, says Which?

Edinburgh’s budget: still time to have your say

There’s still time to share your views on the City Council’s draft council change strategy and proposals for the 2019/20 budget.  Continue reading Edinburgh’s budget: still time to have your say

Capital Carers AGM

Wednesday 13th February from 12 – 2pm at The Prentice Centre