Social housing in Scotland: latest statistics

Scotland’s Chief Statistician has released Social Tenants in Scotland 2016, the second annual statistical compendium publication on social tenants and social rented housing in Scotland. The report covers topic areas such as stock, household characteristics, housing flows, and rents and income levels. Continue reading Social housing in Scotland: latest statistics

Thanks a million: Young Start funding for local youth group

Pilton Youth & Childrens Project (PYCP) is one of three Edinburgh projects to share in £957, 526 of dormant funds and building society cash from the Young Start fund. Continue reading Thanks a million: Young Start funding for local youth group

Have your say in Fire & Rescue Service consultation

Consultation opens on ‘transformation vision’

THE Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is set to launch a public consultation as it continues to lead the way in Scotland’s public sector – by proposing to transform to meet modern risks. Continue reading Have your say in Fire & Rescue Service consultation

The Name Game: Singles seeking a spouse with a fat wallet should swipe right for Ed and Liz

•   Men named ‘Ed’ make the best paid dates, earning an average of £61,400 a year, the largest pay cheque of all names analysed

•   Women called ‘Liz’ also bring home the bacon, with highest average female earnings of £38,800

•   Money-hungry singletons should avoid dating those called ‘Reece’ and ‘Paige’, the lowest valued male and female names

•   Most attractive names, ‘James’ and ‘Sarah’, fail to make the list of top earners, with average salaries of £38,100 and £29,800 respectively

Valentine hopefuls looking for a partner with a large pay cheque are best off dating men called Ed and women named Liz, according to new research by job search-engine Adzuna. Continue reading The Name Game: Singles seeking a spouse with a fat wallet should swipe right for Ed and Liz

Napier Graduate Apprenticeships programme breaks new ground

A SCHEME which gives people the chance to study for university level qualifications while in paid full-time employment is being expanded into two new Schools at Edinburgh Napier University. Continue reading Napier Graduate Apprenticeships programme breaks new ground