Question Time events as election looms

Local community organisations have organised two Question Time events in the run-up to May’s Holyrood elections

TUESDAY 22 MARCH 6 – 8 pm

at Craigroyston Community High School

THURSDAY 24 MARCH 10am – 12 noon

at Royston Wardieburn Community Centre

Contact Anita on 0131 551 1671 if you need childcare.

These events are being organised by Pilton Community Health Project, North Edinburgh Community Learning and Development, Craigroyston Community High School, North Edinburgh Timebank, Living in Harmony and Edinburgh and Lothian Regional Equality Council.

Ask candidates for the Scottish Parliament the questions that matter to you!

North Edinburgh Youth Awards

Thursday 3 March from 5.30pm at North Edinburgh Arts

Hi Everyone,

We would like to invite you all along to the North Edinburgh Youth Awards on Thursday 3rd March 2016, 5:30-8:00pm at North Edinburgh Arts Centre. There shall be refreshments from 5:00-5:30pm. We hope to see everyone there!

Please see poster (below) – please could everyone display this in their establishments?

If you would like any more information contact us or Danielle Ward at danielle.ward2@edinburgh.gov.uk

Regards,

North Edinburgh Young People’s Forum

Awards night poster (1)

CAN you handle it? Double-header this weekend!

It’s all happening in Muirhouse this weekend with a Shopping Centre event on Friday followed by the North Edinburgh Community Conference this Saturday!

All welcome – both events are FREE!

Community ‘the key’ to tackling crime

Chief Constable praises local residents who ‘make a difference’

Recently-appointed Chief Constable Phil Gormley said community is they key to tackling crime during a visit to Leith with Justice Secretary Michael Mathieson last week. The visit coincided with news that reported crime in the North Edinburgh area has dropped by almost a quarter, with over 1700 fewer crimes reported in the last nine months. Continue reading Community ‘the key’ to tackling crime

SOS – Save Our Services!

Members of the Power to the People group are calling on local groups and individuals from North Edinburgh to join them at a lobby of the full council meeting on Thursday 21 January to protest against what Unison describe as the “worst cuts in living memory”. Continue reading SOS – Save Our Services!

PEP AGM next Monday

PILTON EQUALITIES PROJECT

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

MONDAY 16 NOVEMBER 11am – 12 noon

Pilton Equalities Project (PEP) welcomes nominations for membership of the Board of Directors from people who live in North Edinburgh and representatives of local organisations who have an interest in the work of the Project.

The maximum number of members of the Board is 11, with a majority of members being elected from groups or activities associated with the Project. If more than 11 nominations are received in time for the Annual General Meeting then there will be a vote at the AGM. A further 4 co-opted places will be available for those who have experience and/or skills which could be of assistance to the directors

Completed nomination forms must returned by Friday 13 November.

If you wish to stand for appointment at the 2014/15 Annual General Meeting of Pilton Equalities Project, please fill in the nomination form (below) and then sign it and return it to Pilton Equalities Project, 3 West Pilton Park, Edinburgh, EH4 4EL

PEP AGM 2015

Room for optimism? Reported crime down in North Edinburgh

‘I’m fortunate to have a team brimming with talent and enthusiasm, making North Edinburgh a safer place to live, work and visit’ – Chief Inspector Richard Horan Continue reading Room for optimism? Reported crime down in North Edinburgh

Fare play to Spartans Connections!

Central Taxis to sponsor Spartans Connections

Taxi for Spartans! Edinburgh’s Central Taxis are to sponsor local community club Spartans Connections. The Connections squad are delighted with the sponsorship deal and the new partnership is a great result for the Ainslie Park footballers. Continue reading Fare play to Spartans Connections!

Help protect your community from bonfire tragedy

Choosing to attend only organised displays is the best way to keep yourself, your family and your community safe. Continue reading Help protect your community from bonfire tragedy

Then play on … City of Edinburgh Music School Open Day

The City of Edinburgh Music School is holding on Open Day at Broughton High School on Saturday 7 November from 11am – 2pm.