Community groups, voluntary sector organisations and local councillors will come together across the city this month for the inaugural meetings of the new Neighbourhood Networks. Continue reading Neighbourhood Networks: exciting new chapter for community planning?
SCORES of Edinburgh Napier students have been screened for potential heart problems in a special event at the university, three years after the death of a much-loved sportsman. Continue reading Fund for popular sports coach supports screening programme
Craigroyston Primary School staged their annual Art Exhibition at the school in Muirhouse last night. Continue reading Craigroyston Primary kids show their True Colours at art exhibition
Virtual reality gaming, fashion and textile and film making workshops are amongst a wide range of design related activities that will boost the skills of thousands of young Scots thanks to £1.9 of funding announced today. Continue reading £1.9 million boost for young Scots: Citadel secures Young Start support
Damning indictment of Tory policies
The UK Government’s policies have led to the ‘systematic immiseration of millions across Great Britain’, the UN’s expert on poverty and human rights said in a report released on Wednesday. UN Rapporteur Philip Alston has called for a new vision that embodies compassion to end the unnecessary hardship. Continue reading UK Government ideology responsible for systemic poverty, says UN expert
Friday 24th May
North Edinburgh Arts 9.30 – 12.00
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for information and urging businesses to be vigilant following a number of frauds and attempted frauds via card devices. Continue reading Local retailers hit by refund frauds
The Scottish Government is seeking views on how best to incorporate the UN’s ‘gold standard’ for children’s rights into Scots Law and improve the lives of children and young people.
Continue reading Consultation on incorporating the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
Eidyn Care has been recognised as one of the leading home care providers in Scotland at a prestigious evening awards ceremony celebrating the best of the independent care at home and housing support sector. Continue reading Eidyn Care at the double at national awards
A new service launched by the DWP which does not protect the date a Universal Credit claim begins has been described as ‘deeply alarming’ by Holyrood’s Social Security Committee. Continue reading MSPs demand UK Government protect date of Universal Credit claim
