Leith’s Dales Marine Services is one of six projects across Scotland to be offered a share of £1.5 million in the second round of Decommissioning Challenge Fund awards. Continue reading Leith firm shares in decommissioning fund awards
Government backs clamp down on rogue parking firms
Drivers will receive new legal protections from unscrupulous private parking operators, Communities Secretary Sajid Javid said today, when he confirmed that government will support new legislation aimed at raising standards in the industry. Continue reading Government backs clamp down on rogue parking firms
Meadowbank redevelopment moves forward
The regeneration of Edinburgh’s Meadowbank has taken another step forward with planning applications submitted on Friday. Continue reading Meadowbank redevelopment moves forward
Granton & District CC meets tomorrow
Monday 29 January 7pm – 9pm
Royston Wardieburn Community Centre
MINUTES & AGENDA:
Agenda : http://bit.ly/2AWePie
Minutes of the last meeting (draft): http://bit.ly/2jdTqq4
We must never forget diplomats who rescued Jews from Nazis
On World Holocaust Memorial Day, Foreign Secretary Boris Johson reflects …
British officials are not given to expressions of righteous anger; the dispatches in my red boxes usually reflect the Foreign Office tradition of measured and judicious prose. Continue reading We must never forget diplomats who rescued Jews from Nazis
Edinburgh Leisure Seeks Young People Looking for A Positive Destination
Edinburgh Leisure is looking to recruit motivated, enthusiastic and reliable young people aged 16-24 years old, who have a passion for sport for their next Positive Destinations course. Continue reading Edinburgh Leisure Seeks Young People Looking for A Positive Destination
City nears 20mph completion
Edinburgh is now just weeks away from becoming Scotland’s first 20mph city as signs and lines start to go down for the final phase in a citywide rollout of calmer speeds. The final phase goes live on 5 March. Continue reading City nears 20mph completion
Taking a lead: SNP take shock collar campaign to Tories at Westminster
SNP politicians are calling on the Tory government at Westminster to use its reserved powers to ban the sale of electronic shock collars across the UK. Continue reading Taking a lead: SNP take shock collar campaign to Tories at Westminster
Soul Night for LifeCare
LiIFECARE SOUL NIGHT
Saturday 10 March 8pm – 00.30am
Heriot’s Rugy Club, Warriston Gardens
We are holding a ‘Soul Night’ for LifeCare. Get your dancing shoes on and forget your troubles by dancing to Marvin Gaye, Jackie Wilson, the Isley brother, Gloria Jones to name a few.
Ticket Price: £12. Available here at LifeCare (pop in or phone to pay by card) or from Eventbrite https://lifecare-soulnight.eventbrite.co.uk
Where: Heriot’s Rugby Club, Goldenacre, Warriston Gardens entrance, EH3 5QN
When: Saturday 10th March from 20:00pm to 00:30am
There is a fully licensed bar.
Over 18s only
There will be a raffle on the night with fabulous prizes.
All proceeds go towards supporting people in Edinburgh with expert dementia care.
No more B & Bs for homeless families, says council task force
Homeless families will no longer be living in bed and breakfast accommodation by June this year. That was one of the outcomes agreed at the first meeting of the city council’s homelessness task force at the end of last year, and a report outlining next steps has now been agreed by councillors at the Housing and Economy Committee.
Continue reading No more B & Bs for homeless families, says council task force