Managing a Festival City

The Council is working on getting the balance right, says city council Leader Adam McVey:

Together the festivals create a season and a place like no other, with the cultural benefits giving us access to performers and shows that we’d otherwise have to travel the world to find. Continue reading Managing a Festival City

Port of Leith Housing Association chief Keith Anderson to retire

Keith Anderson, Chief Executive of Port of Leith Housing Association, has announced his intention to retire after 11 years leading the organisation.

Keith said: “Having worked at Port of Leith Housing Association for over a decade, and in housing in various roles in Scotland and England for the past 40 years, there is much for me to feel proud of. I feel very fortunate to have enjoyed such a rewarding career. Continue reading Port of Leith Housing Association chief Keith Anderson to retire

Tories call for inquiry over New Sick Kids ‘scandal’

A programme of improvement measures has been put in place to ensure patient safety at the new Royal Hospital for Children and Young People (RHCYP) – but Conservative politicians are calling for a parliamentary inquiry to get to the bottom of what has gone wrong with the beleaguered project.

There is speculation that new checks could now delay the opening of the new hospital until March or April next year. Continue reading Tories call for inquiry over New Sick Kids ‘scandal’

Sign up for September’s Walk Together

Netflix’s Sex Education star Connor Swindells and TV presenter and walking enthusiast Julia Bradbury are encouraging the nation to join Bowel Cancer UK’s Walk Together in Edinburgh on Sunday 1 September to help fund the charity’s vital services and lifesaving research in Scotland. Continue reading Sign up for September’s Walk Together

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service issues rescue challenge to UK colleagues

FIREFIGHTERS from across the UK will pit their specialist skills against each other in Scotland next month.

The Scottish Rescue Challenge will take place across August 23 and 24 and will see teams test their RTC and water rescue skills in a series of scenarios. Continue reading Scottish Fire and Rescue Service issues rescue challenge to UK colleagues