Work is progressing on a major project to restore Edinburgh’s iconic North Bridge to its former glory. Continue reading Repairs progress on North Bridge
Fund supports community projects to create new jobs
Projects benefitting from over £138 million of funding have the potential to create more than 7,000 jobs across Scotland, according to analysis of the Regeneration Capital Grant Fund. Continue reading Fund supports community projects to create new jobs
External wall insulation in Drylaw: information session
We are holding a free information session about our government funded external wall insulation project taking place at Wester Drylaw Avenue and Wester Drylaw Drive. Continue reading External wall insulation in Drylaw: information session
SHE Scotland Ambassor Training
We are recruiting for our next Ambassador training. Starts Wednesday 22nd January 6-8pm at Pilton Community Health Project.
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if you want more information please dm Karen
“Take A Minute”: Late kick offs in FA Cup games
In an historic first, all 32 Emirates FA Cup third round fixtures this weekend will be delayed by one minute.
A new film narrated by His Royal Highness, The Duke of Cambridge will be played before the matches, encouraging football fans to ‘Take A Minute’ to start taking action to look after their mental health and that of their family and friends.
Continue reading “Take A Minute”: Late kick offs in FA Cup games
Hotel bins directory to save trees
AN EDINBURGH hotel is making traditional paper directories a thing of the past in its latest green effort.
Four-star boutique hotel Nira Caledonia has moved its directory online to its specially-designed mobile app in a bid to be more environmentally conscious. Continue reading Hotel bins directory to save trees
Twenty garden trends for 2020
Sustainability and creating multi-use spaces are two of the biggest gardening trends for the new decade. Continue reading Twenty garden trends for 2020
Two arrests after drugs and weapon find
Police have arrested and charged two men in connection with road traffic and drug offences in Edinburgh. Continue reading Two arrests after drugs and weapon find
Rhythmic gymnastics classes to start in Kirkliston
Rhythmic gymnastics classes to start at Kirkliston
Edinburgh Leisure will be introducing rhythmic gymnastics classes at Kirkliston Leisure Centre, starting in the new year and aimed at Primary 1 and up. Continue reading Rhythmic gymnastics classes to start in Kirkliston
City for Sale?
The commodification of our public places
One of the defining issues currently in front of the City of Edinburgh is how we value our public places. Should Princes Street Gardens be an oasis of green-ness and tranquillity, or should it be the city’s performance hub, the Go To place for happening events and Festival activities?
Should civic spaces be open for the unrestricted access of City dwellers and City visitors alike; or should they be a gated venue accessible only to ticket holders and promoters?
How we value public space is how we value the city overall. The Cockburn Association has been increasingly concerned about the commercialisation of our squares, our parks and our streets. We are concerned about the erosion of public investment in public places.
We are concerned that the voice of residents is decreasingly heard. We are concerned that this view is shared by many. Is this right?
As the city prepares numerous strategies and policies including City Plan 2030 (a new Local Development Plan) and a new Tourism Strategy, now is the time to galvanise opinion.
On Wednesday 22 January 2020, we will hold a Public Summit in the Central Hall, West Tollcross, open to all who share our concerns (and those who don’t too).
Save the Date. Further details will be available in early 2020.
Terry Levinthal
Director, The Cockburn Association
Edinburgh Civic Trust