Aldi is embracing the season of goodwill once again this year, and is calling on charities and community groups across Edinburgh and the Lothians to register so that they can collect food donations this Christmas Eve. Continue reading Aldi stores across Edinburgh embrace the season of giving this Christmas
Want to get stuck into a sewing project this winter?
Fancy making your own clothes and accessories but lacking the confidence to use that sewing machine that’s at the back of the cupboard? This group is for you!
Superstitious Britons wanting to take to the great outdoors for a scare this spooky season have been recommended 11 of the most haunted gardens, parks, and cemeteries across the country. Continue reading Britain’s spookiest outdoor spaces
A consultation on introducing 7am to 7pm bus lanes operating seven days a week will begin today (Thursday 31 October).
Continue reading Council consults on extended hours for bus lanes
The second and final part of a review into compliance of all building systems at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People (RHCYP) and Department of Clinical Neurosciences (DCN) has been published.
Concluding work ordered by Health Secretary Jeane Freeman in July, the latest NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) report focuses on fire systems, electrical systems and medical gases. This has identified remedial work required within fire and electrical systems prior to occupation and the need for other improvements. Continue reading New Sick Kids: still on course for Spring move
Police Scotland is once again dedicating a range of specialist resources to assist local Police Commanders over Halloween and Bonfire Night. Continue reading Emergency services launch Operation Moonbeam
COUNTDOWN TO BONNIE WEEKEND IS ON! 🔥🎃👻
We’re taking young people from P7-S6 to Ratho on Friday 1st November, Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th November!
We are doing pick up points at a number of youth organisations in the local area (see poster).
If you would like to come please pop in to the MYDG office in Craigroyston Community High School in the next few days to pick up a form or speak to your local youth organisation that you attend (GYC, Fetlor, Spartans and MYDG) – spaces are filling up!
We would love to see as many of you along for Halloween and Bonfire night celebrations!
Muirhouse Youth Development Group
Superstitious drivers seeking a scare this spooky season have been told about 12 of the most haunted roads across the UK. Continue reading Dare you drive on the UK’s haunted highways?
EACC Annual General Meeting – Thursday 21st November 2019
The 2019 Annual General Meeting will take place on
Thursday 21st November 2019 at 7 pm.
Venue: European Room, City Chambers, Edinburgh EH1 1YJ
The Minutes of the 2018 AGM and provisional Agenda along with the accounts for 2018-19 can be downloaded on the website at EACC Documents. Nomination papers for Office Bearer positions are also available at the same URL in EACC Documents in two formats and can be scanned and emailed or posted to the Secretary.
Nominations for Office Bearer posts will close at 7pm on Thursday 19th November 2019.
Announcement of Candidates for Office Bearer posts will be made on Tuesday 19th November immediately after close of the nomination period.
Notice of AOCB items to the Secretary as soon as possible and at least 24 hrs prior to the meeting. It will be at the Chair’s discretion to discuss these items. We really want to hear from our representatives on issues they consider important to all Community Councils.
It is also important to ensure your nominated representative is correct.
Their names are on the Members list at http://www.edinburghcommunitycouncils.org.uk/members
If this has changed please inform the Secretary at secretary@edinburghcommunitycouncils.org.ukas soon as possible.
Please RSVP to secretary@edinburghcommunitycouncils.org.uk
A local eye hospital has held its largest ever fundraiser, raising £5,000 for charity. The Edinburgh Clinic, a specialist private hospital in Colinton, held the event – a masquerade ‘eyeball’ – on Saturday.
More than 90 opticians and consultants attended the glitzy celebrations at the Balmoral Hotel, which raised a total of £5,000 for Guide Dogs Scotland. Continue reading Masquerade ‘eye’Ball raises funds for Guide Dogs Scotland
