Category: North Edinburgh News

Planning Bill is passed: ‘business as usual’?

SNP and Conservative MSPs voted through the Planning Bill at Holyrood yesterday. The Scottish Government says the Bill gives communities more say in the planning system – but campaigners are bitterly disappointed and argue that the legislation is a missed opportunity. Continue reading Planning Bill is passed: ‘business as usual’?

People Know How heading back east as Meadowbank welcomes (?) student housing

An application for planning permission for the development of high-quality student accommodation on London Road was the city council’s planning committee yesterday. Continue reading People Know How heading back east as Meadowbank welcomes (?) student housing

Power Up: closing the digital divide

J.P. Morgan, with Good Things Foundation, has launched Power Up, a pioneering £1.3 million initiative to help people, businesses and communities to participate by helping people in under-served communities build the digital skills needed to qualify for in-demand jobs. Glasgow and Edinburgh are two of the four areas identified for support. Continue reading Power Up: closing the digital divide

Heart of Scotland Appeal stops off in London

A host of high-profile Scottish celebrities, including Bill Paterson, Richard Wilson and Jane McCarry, pledged their support to Heart Research UK’s ‘Heart of Scotland Appeal’ with a reception at London’s Dover House, the London HQ of the Scotland Office. Continue reading Heart of Scotland Appeal stops off in London