MAJOR INCIDENT AT SCOTTISH GAS

Investigations are underway into a major incident at Scottish Gas HQ on Waterfront Avenue last night which saw thirteen members of staff treated by paramedics. Three people were taken to hospital for further treatment.  Continue reading MAJOR INCIDENT AT SCOTTISH GAS

Voice Your Choice: voting event in North West Edinburgh

Voice Your Choice Voting Event NW

Edinburgh’s employability themed participatory budgeting programme has moved into the voting stages and you are invited to attend the voting event in your locality where you can learn more about the employability projects on offer, and vote for those you would like to see become a reality in your locality. Continue reading Voice Your Choice: voting event in North West Edinburgh

Talking localities with community councils

Where do community councils fit in the new Localities community planning structures? That was the subject for discussion at a round table meeting of North West councillors and community council representatives last month. Continue reading Talking localities with community councils

Locals urged to back new community pharmacy for Granton Waterfront

Lindsay & Gilmour hope to open on Waterfront

Local residents and businesses within Edinburgh’s waterfront regeneration area in Granton are being encouraged to support a bid for a new community pharmacy to serve the area, by engaging in a public consultation launched in partnership with NHS Lothian this week. Continue reading Locals urged to back new community pharmacy for Granton Waterfront

Granton Marina: community scepticism follows public meeting

Developers of the £500 million Edinburgh Marina at Granton say the project will create much-needed social housing and will provide 400 jobs in the first phase alone, but local people expressed concerns at a public meeting organised by community councils this week. Continue reading Granton Marina: community scepticism follows public meeting