The 2019-20 Scottish Budget provides Scotland with economic stability by making strategic long-term investments to strengthen and prepare the economy for the future, according to Finance Secretary Derek Mackay. However local government umbrella organisation COSLA says the budget will mean only more cuts to council services. Continue reading Budget: saving public services?
Inaugural Ignite Fellowship awardees announced
Scottish Book Trust, the national charity transforming lives through reading and writing, has announced the inaugural Ignite Fellowship awardees. Continue reading Inaugural Ignite Fellowship awardees announced
UK Government to reform workplace rights
The Westminster government will today set out the biggest package of workplace reforms for over twenty years, with ambitious reforms to ensure the UK leads the world in meeting the challenges of the changing world of work. However the TUC says platform companies are being let off the hook. Continue reading UK Government to reform workplace rights
Parking Holidays over Festive Period
The parking holidays in Edinburgh over Christmas and New Year are:
Tuesday 25 December 2018
Wednesday 26 December 2018
Tuesday 1 January 2019
Members of the public can park free of charge in public parking bays and on single yellow lines on these dates.
The parking holidays are detailed on the city council’s web page at
http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/info/20276/parking_spaces/566/parking_holidays
Funding cuts: Emergency community meeting tonight
Pilton Community Health Project: keeping the show on the road
While Pilton Community Health Project faces an uncertain future due funding cuts, the local project will continue to deliver much-appreciated services at least until the end of the financial year in March.
Continue reading Pilton Community Health Project: keeping the show on the road
City rivals spread the Festive Cheer at Children’s Hospital
HIBS and Hearts are putting their rivalry to one side to put smiles on the faces of children spending Christmas in hospital. Continue reading City rivals spread the Festive Cheer at Children’s Hospital
Corbyn backs Save Leith Walk campaign
Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn hailed Save Leith Walk campaigners as he highlighted housing, poverty and inequality during his visit to Edinburgh yesterday.
Continue reading Corbyn backs Save Leith Walk campaign
Your Service, Your Voice: Fire Service consultation results revealed
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has unveiled the findings of a major consultation on its ground-breaking proposals to protect Scotland from new and emerging risks. Continue reading Your Service, Your Voice: Fire Service consultation results revealed
Ladder Safety at Christmas
Christmas is a time for celebration and festive fun, but it is also a peak time for tree and decorations related ladder accidents. Continue reading Ladder Safety at Christmas









