The City of Edinburgh Council has outlined details of how a transient visitor levy, or ‘tourist tax’, could look if it were introduced in the Capital. Continue reading Tourist Tax plans to go out to consultation
Category: North Edinburgh News
Men convicted for Edinburgh bonfire night disorder
Five men responsible for Bonfire Night disorder in the North East of Edinburgh last year have been convicted. Continue reading Men convicted for Edinburgh bonfire night disorder
Boy ‘serious’ after Drylaw accident
A nine-year-old boy is in hospital after being struck by a car in Drylaw. Continue reading Boy ‘serious’ after Drylaw accident
Children’s Lottery funding for Rock Trust
Youth homelessness charity The Rock Trust, based in West Lothian and Edinburgh, has been awarded £20,865 from the Scottish Children’s Lottery to support vulnerable young people in West Lothian. Continue reading Children’s Lottery funding for Rock Trust
Sheltered housing in worrying decline, says Wightman
Housing statistics published by the government yesterday point to a worrying decrease in sheltered housing says a Green MSP. Continue reading Sheltered housing in worrying decline, says Wightman
Businesses tackle employment inequality with internships for students with disabilities
Top businesses are joining forces with leading disability charity Leonard Cheshire, to offer students and graduates with disabilities paid work placements in summer 2019. Continue reading Businesses tackle employment inequality with internships for students with disabilities
Moving Music at Craigroyston tomorrow: free taster class
Thursday 27th September, 2 – 4pm
Craigroyston Community High School
International Fair Trade Charter launched in Edinburgh
Many people use the term “fair trade”, but what does it actually mean? The Scottish Fair Trade Forum has united with 250 organisations around the world to launch an International Fair Trade Charter that sets down the fundamental values of Fair Trade and defines a common vision towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Continue reading International Fair Trade Charter launched in Edinburgh
Search is on for city’s most Instagrammable bike rides
Bike hire scheme Bike & Go is challenging Edinburgh residents to help them find the most Instagrammable bike ride in the region as part of a project to uncover the UK’s most social media-worthy cycle routes. Continue reading Search is on for city’s most Instagrammable bike rides
A new dawn for Victoria?
OPEN MEETING at VICTORIA PRIMARY SCHOOL
Thursday 4th October 7 – 9pm
