Communities in community planning: now it’s Neighbourhood Networks

In the link below, you will find an invitation to the first gathering of the Inverleith Neighbourhood Network on Thursday 30th May. The networks are being established to support the Edinburgh Partnership’s approach to Community Planning. Continue reading Communities in community planning: now it’s Neighbourhood Networks

Community councillors invited to Waterfront event tomorrow

Local community councillors have been invited to attend a Waterfront consultation meeting at Edinburgh College’s Granton Campus tomorrow. Continue reading Community councillors invited to Waterfront event tomorrow

Voluntary Sector Forum meets tomorrow

Forth & Inverleith Voluntary Sector Forum meets tomorrow (Wednesday 1st May) from 10.30-12.30 at North Edinburgh Arts. Continue reading Voluntary Sector Forum meets tomorrow

Lifesaving defib installed in Drylaw Police Station

Police have agreed to host four new defibrillators at stations across the city to ensure enhanced provision of life saving treatment for those in need – and Drylaw is one of the communities to benefit. Continue reading Lifesaving defib installed in Drylaw Police Station

Disappointment for Drylaw as minibus hopes dashed

Three STV East based community groups have won a public vote and up to £50,000 of National Lottery funding in this year’s The People’s Projects. 

The money was awarded after Bonnyrigg After School ClubKidz-Eco CIC and Edinburgh Diwali won the public over with their plans to make a life changing difference to their local communities. It was a disappointing result for Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre, who had hoped to secure funding for a new minibus. Continue reading Disappointment for Drylaw as minibus hopes dashed