Fresh Start are looking to create a community Hub in North Edinburgh. Working with other community organisations, we have been looking at ways in which we can work with the whole community ensuring that people new to the area have access to a space where they can meet with local people, develop skills and make a contribution to the community. Continue reading Fresh Start seeks your views on new Community Hub
Lothian MSP Miles Briggs has tabled a motion noting the 30th annual Stockbridge Duck Race that will take place next weekend. Continue reading Briggs backs Stockbridge Duck Race
Over 7000 young mothers and their new-borns have received valuable support through an innovative programme led by specially trained nurses and midwives. Continue reading New report highlights the success of the Family Nurse Partnership
The new registration window for the Council’s garden waste collection service year – October 2019 to October 2020 – opens on Wednesday.
The current garden waste service year ends on 6 October 2019. To receive collections after this date, in the next service year which runs until 4 October 2020, residents need to renew their permit or sign up for one by 2pm on 7 August. Continue reading Sign up for garden waste collection
More than 70 leaders and organisations from across Scottish society have joined together to call on the First Minister to speed up the introduction of a new income supplement to tackle child poverty. Continue reading #KidsCantWait: First Minister urged to speed up child poverty benefit
The unifying power of culture will be used to emphasise Scotland’s global connections in the face of Brexit. Europe Minister Ben Macpherson will tell an international arts awards ceremony in Spain tomorrow that Scotland will continue to develop strong cultural links with the European Union. Continue reading Ben Macpherson: Culture will strengthen global links
The team behind Wavegarden Scotland and Scottish surfers alike are celebrating the news that the planning application to build a Wavegarden Cove at Craigpark Quarry has been given the green light.
The disused quarry near Ratho will now be transformed into a world-class surf park and family leisure attraction – a first for Scotland. Continue reading Crest of a Wave: First for Scotland as surf park gets go-ahead
The factors which stop young women getting involved in sport have been highlighted by a group taking part in a Scottish Parliament project aimed at increasing women’s participation in politics. Continue reading Removing barriers for young women in sport
We would like to invite you to the Edinburgh Climate Festival 2019. It is a free, family friendly & community-led event taking place for the first time in the Meadows on Saturday 6th July from 12noon to 9pm. Continue reading All welcome at Edinburgh Climate Festival
A food education programme designed to teach children and young people about Scotland’s food industry has been launched by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. The Good Food Futures programme, backed by £1 million of investment, aims to give children a greater understanding of where food comes from and the many career opportunities available in the industry.
The programme will also include support for more farm visits, healthy cooking lessons and put more locally produced healthy food on school menus.
Speaking at the Royal Highland Show at Ingliston, the First Minister said: “Scottish produce is enjoyed across the globe and Scots work in many of the world’s finest kitchens. I want people to enjoy our quality food, but I also want children and young people growing up here to benefit from it too.
“The Good Food Futures programme will help more children understand where their food comes from as well as benefit from it in their school meals. It will also encourage more young people to consider a career in the industry.
“In introducing more of our produce to children and young people, we will help farmers, food producers, manufacturers and businesses benefit in the longer term too.
“This is central to our work to become a Good Food Nation and the Royal Highland Show – with its focus on the best of Scottish produce – provides the perfect place to launch this programme.”
The Good Food Futures food education programme is being delivered in partnership with:
