Passengers with reduced mobility are sometimes being left humiliated, deprived of their dignity and in some cases even physically hurt when travelling through airports, putting them off flying altogether, a new Which? investigation has found. Continue reading “Dehumanising” – Airports failing to meet the needs of disabled travellers
Scottish prison custody officers launch strike ballot
An industrial action ballot of Prisoner Custody Officers (PCOs) in GeoAmey gets underway today (Monday 13 January) over a pay imposition which will result in staff receiving less than £10 an hour for the next two years. Continue reading Scottish prison custody officers launch strike ballot
New housing is ‘failing people and forcing car dependency’
The latest report from walking charity Living Streets highlights that new housing developments aren’t meeting the aspirations of new homeowners to walk more and drive less. Continue reading New housing is ‘failing people and forcing car dependency’
New date set for Inverleith Neighbourhood Network
The Inverleith Neighbourhood Network meeting that was due to take place in December has now been rescheduled and will take place on Tuesday 21st January from 6.30 – 8.30 in Stockbridge Library in Hamilton Place.
Go a-wassailing at Granton Castle!
Saturday 26th January from 2 – 4pm
Lothian passengers face February ticket price increase
Lothian have announced that fares will be revised on bus services across Lothian from Sunday February 2, 2020. Continue reading Lothian passengers face February ticket price increase
Councils need extra £1 BILLION ‘before it’s too late’
The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities has warned the Scottish Government that it risks causing further suffering amongst Scotland’s communities if it does not adequately fund council services. Continue reading Councils need extra £1 BILLION ‘before it’s too late’
Free willow weaving workshop in Drylaw
A few places still available – book now!
Grieving cat inspires epic 750 mile bike ride
The sad tale of a Lindfield cat has driven two Haywards Heath men to cycle an incredible 750 miles from Sussex to Scotland to raise money for Cats Protection. Continue reading Grieving cat inspires epic 750 mile bike ride
Trades before Grades, says electricians group
With the 2020 deadline for UCAS undergraduate courses just around the corner, the UK’s leading electrical body is reminding school and college leavers in Scotland that the case for entering a trade vocation as an alternative career path has never been greater. Continue reading Trades before Grades, says electricians group