NHS Lothian needs more government support, says Briggs

NHS Lothian lowest funded health board per head of population.

NHS Lothian have not hit a single one of their performance targets and have the lowest funding per head of population, with £1,540 based on mid 2018 population estimates. Continue reading NHS Lothian needs more government support, says Briggs

£314 million City Centre transformation plan submitted for approval

A “game-changing” £314m plan to transform Edinburgh’s city centre over the next 10 years has been submitted for approval.

The Edinburgh City Centre Transformation Strategy (ECCT), which has been developed by the City of Edinburgh Council, already has full funding in place for the first five years. It is estimated the strategy will deliver £420m of benefits over a 25-year period through investment in improved public spaces, inclusive access and prioritisation of travel on foot, by bicycle and on public transport. Continue reading £314 million City Centre transformation plan submitted for approval

Community Council elections: nominations open tomorrow

Nominations for Edinburgh’s Community Councils will open tomorrow (Monday 9 September) and people passionate about their local area are being encouraged to apply.

Community Councils give residents the opportunity to influence what happens in their part of the city with members playing an active role in a wide range of activities, including commenting on planning and licensing applications, taking part in community campaigns and working with others to improve the local area. Continue reading Community Council elections: nominations open tomorrow

Scottish Mens Sheds Association AGM

Wednesday 11th September 10.30am – 4.30pm

If you are a SMSA Member and/or a Shedder you are invited to an event we are holding at the wonderful and inspiring Carse of Gowrie Men’s Shed in Dundee.

The morning session will be an opportunity to hear from our partners and guest speakers about the benefits of the SMSA and Men’s Sheds. Continue reading Scottish Mens Sheds Association AGM

Labour leader to address pro-People’s Vote event alongside student activists

Leader of the Scottish Labour Party Richard Leonard will speak on an explicitly pro-People’s Vote platform for the first time at Edinburgh University Student’s Association tomorrow (Monday 9th September). 

Continue reading Labour leader to address pro-People’s Vote event alongside student activists

Community writing: Words for Wellbeing at North Edinburgh Arts

We can’t contain our excitement – our autumn programme is kicking off next week!

We have some new activities this term, and one of them is Words for Wellbeing: a 6-week writing project starting on Friday, 13 September at 10.30am.

Join us for a couple of hours to discover new writing approaches, develop creativity and support your own well-being. The project is free and everyone’s welcome.