Struggling parents bear the brunt of rising school costs
The costs of the Scottish school day that fall on families to pay have been revealed by a parliamentary committee, as it publishes a report on what can be done to support the education of children and young people who are experiencing poverty. Continue reading Poverty-proof education: Committee reveals the financial barriers in the Scottish school day
An annual investment of £14.4m by the Edinburgh Festivals in Scotland’s cultural sector and the crucial importance of the Festivals Expo Fund are two of the key findings from reports released this week. Continue reading Edinburgh Festivals ‘key’ to Scotland’s cultural sector
Police are appealing for assistance from the public as they investigate the death of a man in the city centre. Continue reading Police appeal following Cowgate death
Scottish Secretary David Mundell hosted an EU exit roundtable in Edinburgh on Thursday, where he gave an update on the UK Government’s proposals for exiting the European Union. He hailed the government’s ‘ambitious and comprehensive’ plan but the Scottish Government says the plan ‘falls short’ and will damage Scotland’s economy. Continue reading Leaving Europe: clear road ahead?
Football fans have joined forces to raise money in memory of a young boy who tragically passed away due to a rare medical condition. Continue reading PJ Foundation on the ball with summer fundraising
Community groups across Scotland are today celebrating a £794k cash boost, thanks to the generosity of National Lottery players. Continue reading Friday 13th is lucky for some: National Lottery funding lights up Scottish communities
The latest How Scotland Lives research from Bank of Scotland shows a snapshot of how Scots are feeling about the idea of getting on the property ladder. Just under half (48%) feel that they will never buy their own home, with less than a third (29%) feeling confident about their future purchasing prospects. Continue reading HALF OF SCOTS NO LONGER BELIEVE THEY WILL BUY THEIR OWN HOME
An Edinburgh College Interactive Design student has used his sharp design skills to pick up a coveted Pencil trophy from the D&AD New Blood Awards, which honour the rising starts of design, digital and advertising. Continue reading Sharp design skills lead Jonatan to prestigious pencil accolade
You are invited to a public meeting about future development of the Granton Marina. We’re hosting this meeting to encourage local communities to be involved in the future regeneration and development of Granton waterfront.
This meeting will be hosted in collaboration with Trinity Community Council, ), West Pilton/West Granton CC and Muirhouse & Salvesen CC.
Granton Harbour Marina: What does this mean for Local Communities ?
Date: Monday 30 July 2018, 7:00pm
Venue: Royston Wardieburn Community Centre, 8 Pilton Drive North, Edinburgh EH5 1NF
Representatives of the company will be in attendance; Charles Price (Asset Manager), Will Gunn(Architect), Steve McGavin & John Paton (Planning Consultants), Matthew Garstang (developer’s FD) and Kevin Fawcett (owner ).
This is a free event open to public but booking is essential. We need to know how many people are attending so that we can arrange bigger room (if required) .
Please register your place online: https://gdccmarina.
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A cancer patient, recently discharged from St Columba’s Hospice, has returned home to spend quality time with his loved ones and is urging people across the capital to make every moment count with the people that mean the most to them this summer, by getting behind the charity’s Summer to Remember Appeal. Continue reading Hospice patient urges people in and around the capital to make this a Summer to Remember
