Chief Exec Kirsteen tackles London Marathon to support Scotland’s animals

Scottish SPCA Chief Executive Kirsteen Campbell took on the challenge of running 26.2 miles to raise vital funds for the charity. Kirsteen ran the London Marathon for Scotland’s animal welfare charity in a fantastic 4 hours and 39 minutes – and raised almost £2700! Continue reading Chief Exec Kirsteen tackles London Marathon to support Scotland’s animals

Edinburgh loses £4.1 MILLION because of “toxic Tory” welfare cuts

SNP MSP GORDON MACDONALD DEMANDS DEVOLUTION OF SOCIAL SECURITY POWERS

Freedom of Information figures supplied by the Department for Work and Pensions have shown that Edinburgh has lost out on £4.1M because of Tory cuts to disability benefit. Continue reading Edinburgh loses £4.1 MILLION because of “toxic Tory” welfare cuts

Your opportunity to influence Locality Improvement Plans

There are two more chances to help shape North West Edinburgh’s Locality Improvement Plan this week at community consultation events:

This evening at The Prentice Centre there’s a session on ‘North Edinburgh small area’ – that’s Muirhouse, West Pilton, Granton, Royston Wardieburn and Wester Drylaw to you and me, so it’s no’ that small! These traditional working class communities face a number of poverty-related challenges and tonight’s session will look at the draft action plan drawn up to tackle issues in ‘Greater Pilton’. Are the priorities right? Can the plan be improved? What’s missing?

Have your say tonight at The Prentice Centre, Granton Mains Avenue. The session runs from 5.30 – 8pm.

• North Edinburgh small area –  https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Q33YZW3

Over recent weeks the North West team has taken the Locality Improvement Plan out for consultation at venues across the area. Sessions have been on themes – there have been sessions on Place; Community Safety; Employment, Training & Education and Children, Young People and Families.

Over recent weeks the North West Locality team has taken the Locality Improvement Plan out for consultation at venues across the locality. Sessions have been on themes – there have been sessions on Place; Community Safety; Employment, Training & Education and Children, Young People and Families.

Tomorrow sees the final themed session – this one’s on Health and Wellbeing and it takes place in Clermiston’s Rannoch Centre, Rannoch Terrace from 1 – 4pm.

Health & Wellbeing theme 

If you can’t attend these events there’s still time to express your views – click here

 

More than half of diabetics have been treated for mental health problems, says new study

The dark side of diabetes: More than half of people living with diabetes have been treated for mental health problems, according to a new study by leading mental health provider. Continue reading More than half of diabetics have been treated for mental health problems, says new study

Homeless Charity is first Edinburgh landmark to ‘Pass Go’

An Edinburgh charity made famous by visiting Royals and celebrities has been announced as the very first space to be revealed as ‘Passing GO’ on the brand new MONOPOLY edition for the city.                                 Continue reading Homeless Charity is first Edinburgh landmark to ‘Pass Go’

Lord Provost honours Edinburgh’s inspiring volunteers

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“A dark day for devolution”: SNP fury as Brexit inches closer

The UK took another step closer to the Brexit trapdoor when MPs voted 324 – 298 in favour of the legislation last night. The Westminster government made concessions and has promised parliament a “meaningful vote” on the final deal, ensuring Britain remains on track to leave the EU on 29 March next year. Continue reading “A dark day for devolution”: SNP fury as Brexit inches closer