Communities across Scotland will benefit from new support to tackle climate change and embrace the transition to a carbon-neutral society. The latest round Climate Challenge Fund for 2019-21 will support 87 projects – and one of those is Leith Crops In Pots, who receive £255,000. Continue reading Climate Challenge Funding for Leith Crops in Pots
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New look baby box ready for Mother’s Day
The new Baby Box design, created by a team of children and young people, has been unveiled. The new design features iconic landmarks such as Ben Nevis, Glenfinnan Viaduct and Edinburgh Castle and Trinity Academy pupil Sonny Robertson was one of the artists. Continue reading New look baby box ready for Mother’s Day
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
Last day to register for vote in Leith Walk by-election
Edinburgh’s Returning Officer has urged people living in the Leith Walk ward to make sure they are registered to vote in the area’s forthcoming by-election. Eligible residents must register by midnight tonight to have their say in the Leith Walk By-Election on 11 April. Continue reading Last day to register for vote in Leith Walk by-election
Saving Leith Walk: it ain’t over yet …
CAMPAIGNERS have launched a petition to save some of Leith Walk’s most popular cafes and a grassroots music venue from being forced to close. The Leith Depot bar will call last orders in October unless plans drawn up by developer Drum Property Group can be overturned.
Edinburgh Shoreline Project: Green Tease event this Thursday
This Thursday from 6 – 8pm at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
The Edinburgh Shoreline project and Creative Carbon Scotland are excited to announce their second Green Tease event.
One year on from the start of the Edinburgh Shoreline project, you are invited to join us to reflect on project learning and activity to date and in being the first to explore a new interactive map of Edinburgh’s coast.
Continue reading Edinburgh Shoreline Project: Green Tease event this Thursday
“Next stop, Newhaven”: green light for controversial tramlime extension
After a lengthy debate on the Final Business Case at a meeting of full Council in Edinburgh City Chambers on Thursday, the SNP-Labour administration voted to press ahead with taking trams to Newhaven. Continue reading “Next stop, Newhaven”: green light for controversial tramlime extension
Ageing Well allotment programme to run at Leith Links
Ageing Well, Edinburgh Leisure’s successful project promoting healthy lifestyles for older adults in Edinburgh, is launching their allotment programme at Leith Links.
It will run weekly from Wednesday, 20 March, from 10am-1pm. Continue reading Ageing Well allotment programme to run at Leith Links
Leith Walk by-election candidates confirmed
Candidates for the forthcoming Leith Walk by-election, which will take place on Thursday, 11 April, have been announced. Continue reading Leith Walk by-election candidates confirmed
£eith has chosen
£eith Chooses public vote results announced
Organisers have revealed that the following projects will receive a funding award following the £eith Chooses 2019 participatory budgeting public vote event on 23 February: Continue reading £eith has chosen