New analysis from Which? has revealed that Scotland lost over a third of its bank and building society branches in just eight years, raising concerns that consumers and businesses alike could struggle to access cash across the country. Continue reading Scotland has lost OVER A THIRD of bank branches in just eight years
This Thursday from 6 – 8pm at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
The Edinburgh Shoreline project and Creative Carbon Scotland are excited to announce their second Green Tease event.
One year on from the start of the Edinburgh Shoreline project, you are invited to join us to reflect on project learning and activity to date and in being the first to explore a new interactive map of Edinburgh’s coast.
Continue reading Edinburgh Shoreline Project: Green Tease event this Thursday
Forth & Inverleith Voluntary Sector Forum meeting will take place on:
Monday 18th March, 9.30 – 11.30am
at Royston Wardieburn Community Centre
Among agenda items to be discussed will be the possible withdrawal of EVOC’s support of the city’s Voluntary Sector Forums.
There will also be an update on the ongoing funding crisis faced by local projects.
As part of the 125th Anniversary of Trinity Academy the Parent Council are organising a School Reunion for all former pupils and staff on Friday 15th March. Continue reading Reunion organised to celebrate Trinity Academy’s 125th Anniversary
Ray of hope for projects hammered by Health & Social Care grant cuts
Up to 200 council jobs in the Capital will go as the SNP-Labour administration passed a controversial austerity budget which sees £33 million of cuts to vital public services across the city. Continue reading Capital Coalition votes through £33 MILLION cuts package
Forth & Inverleith Voluntary Sector Forum meets this morning (Monday 18th February) from 9:30 – 11.30am at Royston Wardieburn Community Centre.
Forum members will discuss funding cuts of over £600,000 to local projects and will consider the impact this will have on the community. A plan for a local voluntary sector response will also developed at the meeting.
This is a reminder of the next Forth & Inverleith VSF:
Monday 18th Feb, 9.30-11.30
F34 at Royston Wardieburn Community Centre
We will be discussing the cuts to local projects, amounting to over £600,000. Continue reading Voluntary Sector Forum to focus on funding cuts
There’s still time to share your views on the City Council’s draft council change strategy and proposals for the 2019/20 budget. Continue reading Edinburgh’s budget: still time to have your say
Wednesday 13th February from 12 – 2pm at The Prentice Centre
Here’s your first update of 2019 from Trinity Community Council following an excellent session in January with the Convener of Transport & Environment.
Our next meeting, on February 11th will hear about the massive
development planned for the area beyond Granton Harbour and, in
particular, the plans that the National Galleries have for their
National Collections Facility which is already housed there. Continue reading Latest news from Trinity Community Council
