End of the road for ‘arms-length’ companies EDI and Waterfront Edinburgh
The City of Edinburgh Council is to change current arrangements for city development by providing a new, in-house one stop shop for developers and investors. Continue reading City development and regeneration: Edinburgh goes in-house
Mascots from Hibs and Hearts joined 20mph ‘champion’ The Reducer, local politicians and officers from Police Scotland on the track at Meadowbank Sports Centre yesterday to mark the kick-off of the latest stage in Edinburgh’s rollout of slower speeds in residential and shopping streets. Continue reading Mascots kick off Phase 2 of 20mph rollout
Motorists using a phone while driving will receive 6 points on their licence and a £200 fine
Drivers caught using a phone within two years of passing their test will have their licence revoked under new rules which come into force today. Penalities for using a phone at the wheel will also double to six points and a £200 fine. Continue reading Hang up: crackdown on phone use while driving
Continue reading Jumble sale to help those at home and abroad
The barriers to participation and the availability of sports facilities across the country were just some of the issues explored as members of the Parliament’s Health and Sport Committee visited facilities in North Edinburgh yesterday. Continue reading A sporting chance: Holyrood comes to North Edinburgh
Leith-based Disability History Scotland (DHS) has received a grant of £10,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to support Unwritten, a live show written and performed by disabled artists, to premiere at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August.
Continue reading Disability History Scotland secures Lottery support for Fringe shows
Community-led organisations from across Edinburgh and surrounding areas invite the public to join them on Saturday 18th March (1pm – 6pm) in Southside Community Centre for the second Climate Festival. Continue reading A free family-friendly event: Edinburgh Climate Festival
Two teenagers who carried out a violent attack on another youth in North Edinburgh last summer have now been sentenced. Continue reading Detention for teenagers following Pennywell knife attack
Raeburn Place Foundation is delighted to announce the start of planned enabling works at Raeburn Place. These works are being carried out prior to the main project starting on site later this year and include infrastructure groundworks, public realm and a general tidy-up of the ground. Continue reading Enabling works underway at Raeburn Place
Do you take part in sports? If the answer is no why not come along and let the MSP’s know why (writes James McGinty) Is it cost/childcare availability/resources/lack of interest or something else? It is only for an hour and lunch is provided so come and have your say TODAY (Tuesday 28th February at 10.30-11.30am. They want to hear YOUR views!
Bingo Night – Wednesday 1 March. Jackies Prize Bingo for more info click: HERE Come along with your friends and join the most successful bingo night in the area (and have some fun!)
A car collided with our garden fence last Wednesday, causing damage to three of the panels, Fortunately no-one was hurt and the incident was reported to the police.
