New Year, new name for North West Carers

The name will change but the project’s focus remains the same: supporting local carers young and old, North West Carers Centre annual general meeting decided last month. Members voted unanimously for a name change to open up more funding opportunities for the Prentice Centre-based project, which will become Capital Carers Ltd. in April. Continue reading New Year, new name for North West Carers

Not lonely this Christmas at Castlebrae Glebe

A HOUSING and care provider in Edinburgh made sure that no-one was left feeling lonely this Christmas. Staff and tenants at supported housing accommodation in Craigmillar organised a lonely scheme, which runs all year round, and this year the scheme made sure that its users had somewhere to be on Christmas Day. Continue reading Not lonely this Christmas at Castlebrae Glebe

Local government funding: who do you believe?

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The Scottish Government says public services have been protected despite cuts to Scotland’s block grant from Westminster, but council leaders argue that councils are facing yet more damaging cuts. They can’t both be right: who’s telling the truth? Continue reading Local government funding: who do you believe?

Time running out to have your say on Council budget

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Edinburgh’s Finance leaders will take to the City of Edinburgh Council’s Twitter account from 6 – 7pm tomorrow (Monday 18 December ) to answer your questions about budget and services. The budget consultation closes on TUESDAY. Continue reading Time running out to have your say on Council budget

Holyrood committee seeks your views on proposed planning changes

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Will proposed changes to the planning system in Scotland give communities a greater say on their places? And will this protect the built and natural environment in Scotland? Continue reading Holyrood committee seeks your views on proposed planning changes