Police have been conducting Stronger North activity in the North Edinburgh area over the past week. Officers have made 42 arrests and executed seven misuse of drugs warrants since last Monday. Over the last week £9000 worth of drugs have been recovered in the area, along with seven stolen motorcycles and one stolen car. Seventeen vehicles have also been seized for having invalid insurance. Continue reading Stronger North: crackdown on crime in North Edinburgh
Category: Pennywell
Muirhouse Shopping Centre plans move ahead
Transformation of shopping centre environment takes another step forward
Barton Willmore’s Edinburgh team has secured Planning Permission in Principle on behalf of Robertson Regeneration for the regeneration of the Pennywell and Muirhouse Shopping Centre in North Edinburgh. Continue reading Muirhouse Shopping Centre plans move ahead
Spartans celebrate Women’s Sport Week with Girls Football Festival
Continue reading Spartans celebrate Women’s Sport Week with Girls Football Festival
Today is Easter Funday!
Sign up for Seeds of Justice event
We are holding a Community Health Gathering at the North Edinburgh Arts Centre on the weekend of the 13/14th May, and wanted to let you know about, and invite you to participate.
Continue reading Sign up for Seeds of Justice event
Muirhouse Community Shop: volunteers required
Can you help out in the Community Shop on Pennywell Road?
Why not volunteer with the award winning team at Muirhouse Community Shop?
Can you spare a minimum of 3 hours per week?
Do you want to help your own community?
Over 300 residents visit the shop each and every week and with your support we can deliver even more!
Contact the shop today and find out more
Craigie’s Elaine is Scotland’s Employability Champion
Craigroyston Community High School teacher Elaine Gray has been chosen by Career Ready as the Santander Employability Champion 2017 for Scotland. The award recognises Elaine’s commitment to improving the employment prospects of her students, and she’s been praised for her ‘magnificent leadership and energy.’ Continue reading Craigie’s Elaine is Scotland’s Employability Champion
Pre-apprenticeships set Craigroyston pupils on the right career path
A unique partnership between a Craigroyston Community High School and a number of local employers from across the city has received special recognition from the Scottish Qualifications Authority. The scheme has been highly commended at the SQA Star Awards, lifting a trophy for Promoting Inclusion. Continue reading Pre-apprenticeships set Craigroyston pupils on the right career path
Detention for teenagers following Pennywell knife attack
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
Creating a fairer Scotland: Aspiring Communities Fund launched
Community and third sector projects that try new ways to tackle poverty and improve people’s lives can now apply for a share of £29 million funding, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced. Continue reading Creating a fairer Scotland: Aspiring Communities Fund launched