Category: West Pilton

Local man joins Hibernian board

Hibernian FC is delighted to confirm the appointment of long-standing associate of the Club and lifelong Hibs supporter – Jim Brydon – to the Board of Directors. 

Jim joins the Board as a Non-Executive Director, having worked closely with the Club for more than 20 years as a business associate.

Owner of JB Contracts (Scotland) Limited, West Pilton-born Jim has an established relationship with Hibernian, having supported the Club on a number of key projects, including the redevelopment of the Hibernian Training Centre, the renovation of Easter Road Stadium and various other facilities management and development projects over the years.

His involvement with Hibs extends well beyond his professional relationship with the Club. Jim was one of the early members involved in establishing Club 86 and has continued to contribute to and support the revamped Hibs Kids initiative over the years. 

He was also been a long-standing member of various Hibernian FC supporters’ groups including The Stanton Branch and The Carlton Branch, whilst contributing funds to support the Hibernian Community Foundation’s charitable work across Leith and the surrounding areas of Edinburgh. 

Jim also organised many Hampden trips from Silverknowes Golf Club – including the most memorable one of all on 21 May 2016!

Football-daft Jim has also coached youth teams for many years at Broughton Boys and then at Spartans Community Foundation.

Jim is also the younger brother of Hearts saviour Ann Budge, who rescued the Tynecastle club from imminent closure in 2014.

Hibernian FC Chairman Ian Gordon said: “I am delighted to be able to bring Jim onto the Board. He has a brilliant knowledge and understanding of the Club, and he knows what Hibs means to our supporters and the community.

“Since my family came to the Club, Jim was one of the first people who welcomed us to Edinburgh and has supported us all the way through. He is an incredibly loyal and trustworthy individual and is already intertwined with everyone at the Club, so it was an easy decision to invite him onto the Board.

“He has been involved in many key projects, developments and milestones throughout his time following the Club, and he will bring with him a vast range of local knowledge, experience and expertise to the Board.” 

Jim Brydon, Non-Executive Director at Hibernian FC, added: “I am delighted to have been given this opportunity and to be invited onto the Board here at Hibs.

“Everyone who knows me knows that Hibs is an incredibly special Club for me, so when Ian approached me, I was honoured to accept the invitation.

“I will do my best to contribute ideas and offer my experience, opinion and guidance where required. This is an exciting time for the Football Club, and I can’t wait to get started.”

Jim is the latest addition to the Hibernian FC Board of Directors, which now includes: 

  • Ian Gordon, Executive Chairman
  • Dan Barnett, Chief Executive Officer
  • Kathrin Hamilton, Non-Executive Director
  • Malcolm McPherson, Non-Executive Director
  • Leslie Robb, Non-Executive Director
  • Colin Gordon, Non-Executive Director
  • Jim Brydon, Non-Executive Director

Crewe Toll Roundabout resurfacing to start on Monday

TRAFFIC DISRUPTION LIKELY FOR TWELVE WEEKS

‼️ MAJOR WORKS TO CREWE TOLL ROUNDABOUT ⚠️

Local Lib Dem councillors report: We’ve been alerted to major works to resurface the Crewe Toll roundabout and upgrade the pedestrian crossings.

The project will start on Monday 17th August and last for approximately 12 weeks.

The works will be completed via overnight shifts (between 7.30pm and 6.30am) but will require temporary closures of Crewe Road South, Crewe Road North, or the Ferry Road West approach.

Only one of these approaches will be closed at any one time.

Phase 1 will start with the closure of Crewe Road South at its junction with the Crewe Toll Roundabout. During these temporary road closures, traffic on the remaining four approaches will be managed via temporary traffic lights.

A signed diversion route will be in place for each of the closed approaches.

Pilton Youth & Children Project AGM

📢 Reminder – PYCP AGM Next Wednesday!

We’re looking forward to welcoming colleagues, partners, supporters, parents, families and members of the community to Pilton Youth & Children’s Project’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday 5 August at 5.30pm ONLINE.

Our AGM is a chance to look back on the past year’s achievements, celebrate the impact of our youth work, community activities and holiday programmes and share our plans for the year ahead.

We’d love you to join us and hear more about how, together, we’re supporting children, young people and families across North Edinburgh.

📅 Date: Wednesday 5 August

⏰ Time: 5.30pm

💻 Venue: Online via MS Teams

📧 To receive the Teams link, email: info@pycp.co.uk

Please feel free to share this post with anyone who may be interested in our work.

#PYCP

#NorthEdinburgh

#AGM

#Community

#YouthWork

#MakingADifference

Community Clean-Up Success at Ferry Road Drive

A huge thank you to the amazing young people from PYCP Youth Committee and the local Police Community Officers from Police Scotland Edinburgh for giving up their time to help clean up the basketball court at Ferry Road Drive.

This was our third community clean-up and once again the team worked incredibly hard to make a difference.

Sadly, we found large amounts of waste including beds, furniture, gas cylinders, general rubbish, and far too much dog fouling. While it’s disappointing to see it’s also a reminder of why these clean-ups are so important.

Our goal is to make this court a safe, welcoming space where young people can play, be active and enjoy their community. We also want to encourage local residents to take pride in and care for this valuable community asset.

We’re also in the process of setting up a local tenant working group so that ownership, upkeep and maintenance of the space can be shared across the community so If you’re interested in getting involved in future clean-ups, we’d love to hear from you, please get in touch with us.

Thanks to NuGen Recycling and Environmental Solutions for their amazing removal service and suport with the clean up.

Together, we can make this space better for everyone.

#CommunityCleanUp

#NorthEdinburgh

#PYCP#

YouthVoice

#CommunityPride

#FerryRoadDrive

@PoliceScotland @

@Police Scotland Edinburgh

Support your local Community!

JOIN WEST PILTON WEST GRANTON COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Official nominations for community councillors for West Pilton West Granton are finally live!

Follow the link on West Pilton West Granton Community Council Facebook Page to submit your nomination. Any questions please reach out

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/Yy9ZNSXBK2
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/Yy9ZNSXBK2
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/Yy9ZNSXBK2

PY: New Date for Sponsored Walk

New Date for our Sponsored Walk

Saturday 29th August

Our Youth Committee are taking on an exciting sponsored challenge to raise vital funds for PYCP. This time they’re pushing themselves even further by climbing a Munro, Ben Chonzie in Perthshire, as part of a sponsored walk!

This challenge is a fantastic opportunity for our young people to:

✅ Build confidence

✅ Work as a team

✅ Get outdoors

✅ Raise funds to support children and young people in our community

To sponsor the group and support the young people as they take on this challenge you can do it two ways:

• JustGiving – https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/pyhighlands

• CAF Donate – https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/28035#!/DonationDetails

Every contribution, big or small makes a real difference to the work we do.

Share your views on Firework Control Zones (FCZs) for 2026

Residents are being encouraged to have their say on proposed Firework Control Zones (FCZs) for autumn 2026 as a public consultation gets underway across Edinburgh.

The consultation is seeking views on continuing Firework Control Zones in Corstorphine, Longstone, Sighthill/Broomhouse, Mordeun and The Murrays, as well as introducing new zones in Liberton Grange, Lochend, Stenhouse/Gaskell Street, West Pilton and Wester Hailes.

Firework Control Zones prohibit the use of fireworks within designated areas for a limited period and form part of a wider package of measures designed to improve public safety, reduce anti-social behaviour and support local communities during the fireworks season.

Earlier this year, community groups were invited to apply for Firework Control Zone status in their neighbourhoods. Applications highlighted concerns about the misuse of fireworks, anti-social behaviour, and the impact on animals, older people and other vulnerable residents.

The proposals build on the positive results seen in recent years, with Edinburgh experiencing significantly lower levels of firework-related anti-social behaviour compared with previous years.

Councillor Margaret Graham, Convener of Culture and Communities, said: “We want to hear directly from residents and communities about the areas being considered for Firework Control Zones again this year.

“They are just one of the measures we’re using to improve safety and reduce firework-related anti-social behaviours to make sure our communities can enjoy Bonfire Night in a safe and responsible way.

“I’d encourage everyone to take part in the consultation and help shape our approach for the 2026 fireworks season.”

The consultation will run from Wednesday 24 June until Wednesday 5 August on the Council website.