Andy Wightman MSP, Housing spokesperson for the Scottish Greens, has today launched his “Homes First” campaign to control the rapid and unregulated growth of short-term lets, where owners of residential properties offer them as holiday accommodation. Continue reading Homes First: Wightman launches campaign to control short-term lets
Food for Thought Forum lunch
Tuesday 14 November from 12 – 2pm at Madelvic House (granton:hub)
33 Granton Park Avenue, EH5 1HS
Along with the usual networking opportunities, discussions will be focused around the main issues and responses coming out of the PCHP’s Hungry for Change food insecurity report and action we can all take or get involved with.
We’ll also have the chance to update on the progress of the training programme that has been put together since the last forum meeting.
If you would like to attend, please contact Joe at joejones@pchp.org.uk or on 551 1671.
Cabinet Secretary for Fair Work Keith Brown welcomed the new Living Wage rate and has urged more Scottish employers to become accredited. The 30 pence uplift to £8.75p will see thousands of people benefit from higher wages to help meet the increasing cost of living. Continue reading Living Wage rate rises to £8.75
Sunday 19 November is capital’s Light Night Continue reading Call the Midwife star to switch on city lights
Young police constable stabbed in the back
Police have arrested and charged a 19-year-old man in connection with an incident which took place within the grounds of Edinburgh College Granton campus. Continue reading Man charged following Granton Campus stabbing
Police in Edinburgh are condemning attacks on emergency services over the weekend – and Muirhouse hit the headlines for the wrong reasons once again as a woman police officer suffered burns in an incident there. Continue reading Woman police officer seriously injured by firework in Muirhouse
Scotland was once again marred by a number of attacks on firefighters in various locations across the country last night. Crews were faced with missiles and fireworks being thrown at them on a reported 11 occasions as they worked tirelessly to keep people safe on Bonfire Night.
Continue reading Attacks on firefighters blight Guy Fawkes celebrations
Forth One Radio Cash for Kids Charity Manager Emma Kemp called in to Leonardo at Crewe Toll to pick up a cheque last week. Continue reading From Leonardo with love: charity cheque for Forth’s Cash for Kids
Monday 27 November at 7pm
Royston Wardieburn Community Centre
Involving Communities in the Planning System
Speaker: Clare Symonds, Founder and Chair, Planning Democracy
Monday, 27 November 2017 , Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Royston Wardieburn Community Centre , 11 Pilton Drive North, Edinburgh
Planning has been a key issue for Granton residents over recent years. GDCC is hosting this talk to raise awareness and increase engagement of local residents in the planning system. Please join and know your rights in the Planning System.
Please find this event on: www.facebook.com/events/1878312945516737/
All are invited to this talk. Would you please spread the word to community activists/ campaigners who might be interested in this. For more information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Kind regards
Mizan Rahman
Secretary, Granton and District Community Council
E-mail: secretary@grantoncc.scot | Tel: 07930 183352 | www.grantoncc.scot
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Trinity Community Council’s Autumn Newsletter & survey
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