Category: North Edinburgh News

Government Heeds Warning From Children’s Charity

  • Campaigners celebrate millions of pounds of support for Care Experienced people in Programme for Government
  • Charity warned that without immediate change, Scotland risked a forgotten generation
  • Pressure remains on Government for radical change to improve the lives of people in care

The charity Who Cares? Scotland has welcomed new policies announced today by the Scottish Government. If realised in full, the charity says that the policies will make a real difference to Care Experienced people. Continue reading Government Heeds Warning From Children’s Charity

Edinburgh’s most expensive apartment now available for rent

A £1.7m penthouse – the jewel in the crown of The Crescent by CALA Homes (East), a luxury development within Edinburgh’s UNESCO World Heritage Site – is now available to rent.

It is anticipated the three-bedroom apartment, which overlooks Donaldson’s School, will be available for upwards of £5k per month.  Continue reading Edinburgh’s most expensive apartment now available for rent

NHS Lothian needs more government support, says Briggs

NHS Lothian lowest funded health board per head of population.

NHS Lothian have not hit a single one of their performance targets and have the lowest funding per head of population, with £1,540 based on mid 2018 population estimates. Continue reading NHS Lothian needs more government support, says Briggs

£314 million City Centre transformation plan submitted for approval

A “game-changing” £314m plan to transform Edinburgh’s city centre over the next 10 years has been submitted for approval.

The Edinburgh City Centre Transformation Strategy (ECCT), which has been developed by the City of Edinburgh Council, already has full funding in place for the first five years. It is estimated the strategy will deliver £420m of benefits over a 25-year period through investment in improved public spaces, inclusive access and prioritisation of travel on foot, by bicycle and on public transport. Continue reading £314 million City Centre transformation plan submitted for approval

Community Council elections: nominations open tomorrow

Nominations for Edinburgh’s Community Councils will open tomorrow (Monday 9 September) and people passionate about their local area are being encouraged to apply.

Community Councils give residents the opportunity to influence what happens in their part of the city with members playing an active role in a wide range of activities, including commenting on planning and licensing applications, taking part in community campaigns and working with others to improve the local area. Continue reading Community Council elections: nominations open tomorrow

Scottish Mens Sheds Association AGM

Wednesday 11th September 10.30am – 4.30pm

If you are a SMSA Member and/or a Shedder you are invited to an event we are holding at the wonderful and inspiring Carse of Gowrie Men’s Shed in Dundee.

The morning session will be an opportunity to hear from our partners and guest speakers about the benefits of the SMSA and Men’s Sheds. Continue reading Scottish Mens Sheds Association AGM