Climate Challenge cash bonanza for local projects

Granton Parish Church, North Edinburgh Arts, Leith Cops in Pots and ELREC are among fourteen city projects to share grants totalling £15.3 million in the latest round of Climate Challenge Funding. The initiative supporting action to combat climate change has now helped in excess of 1,000 projects – and provided more than £100 million funding over the past decade. Continue reading Climate Challenge cash bonanza for local projects

Fly me to the moon: projects for the space age

Space Industry Act ‘to unlock billions for the UK economy’

The government’s plans to add billions of pounds to the UK economy and create hundreds of high-skilled jobs by unlocking opportunities in the new space age were outlined by the Science Minister Sam Gyimah on Thursday. Continue reading Fly me to the moon: projects for the space age

Rohingya crisis: we have not forgotten you, says Mordaunt

Reacting to the release of the Joint Response Plan for the Rohingya Humanitarian Crisis, International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt said yesterday:

“I urge the international community to continue to support the Government of Bangladesh to find the best solutions to protect Rohingya victims of ethnic cleansing who are in dire need. The UK has led the way to help alleviate suffering and meet humanitarian needs in Cox’s Bazar, and will continue to be a leading donor.

“The sprawling camps have provided safety for those who have fled cruel violence, but this place of refuge is becoming unsustainable with over-crowding compounding the risks of the coming monsoon and cyclone season. Rohingya families and host communities urgently require smaller and more manageable facilities for the future, and planning for the medium term.

“At the same time we must remember that the origins of and solution to this crisis lie in Burma. The UK will continue to maintain international pressure on Burma to create the conditions for safe, voluntary and dignified returns overseen by the UN.

“This crisis has not left the minds of the British public and I would like to thank them for their remarkable generosity in raising millions of pounds for lifesaving food, water and shelter which is making a real difference.”

Leonardo apprentices adapt sensor technology to aid blind pupils

A futuristic piece of technology has been adapted by a leading aerospace company to help young blind pupils find their way to class. Apprentices working at Crewe Toll-based company, Leonardo, have adapted sensor technology to help Royal Blind School pupils who are wheelchair users to navigate around the school more easily. Continue reading Leonardo apprentices adapt sensor technology to aid blind pupils

Leave Leith alone!

STAND UP FOR LEITH: Leith Central CC to oppose ‘invasive’ development

Another invasive development could be coming to Leith Walk. If you live in Leith and want to make your voice heard, please attend the Leith Central Community Council meeting on Monday 19th March. We need to strongly and visibly oppose this.  Continue reading Leave Leith alone!