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Individuals and organisations of investors manipulate the economy to create maximum profits for themselves, closing down those places of work not profitable enough – regardless of the devastation caused to people’s lives. Continue reading Letters: Brutal capitalism = devastation
Every year for Book Week Scotland, national charity Scottish Book Trust releases a book of stories around a theme. As part an annual campaign to get Scotland writing, the public were asked to write pieces on ‘nourish’ and what it means to them. Hundreds of wonderful stories from across Scotland were submitted, and can be viewed here.
International chart-topper and singing sensation, Jessie J is calling on people across Scotland to join her in supporting the Stroke Association’s latest campaign: Lost for Words. Continue reading Lost for Words: Jessie J calls on Scots to add their voice to Stroke Association campaign
Glasgow-based construction specialist CCG (Scotland) Ltd has successfully completed a £11.98m upgrade of University of Edinburgh’s Appleton Tower. Continue reading Appleton Tower upgrade completed
The First Minister has announced her intention to appoint Maree Todd as Minister for Childcare and Early Years. Subject to approval by the Parliament and Her Majesty the Queen, Ms Todd will begin to undertake some Ministerial duties immediately. Continue reading Maree Todd is new Minister for Childcare and Early Years
New bill will give more power to Head Teachers
Consultation on a bill to introduce radical reforms to the education system has opened. Education Secretary John Swinney launched the consultation at the Royal High School in Barnton today. Continue reading Swinney launches education consultation at Royal High School
Trussell Trust produces five point plan to tackle fears over winter demand Continue reading Foodbank use soars
Scottish public urged to plan ahead and prepare. Continue reading Resilience Week: Be prepared!
Andy Wightman MSP, Housing spokesperson for the Scottish Greens, has today launched his “Homes First” campaign to control the rapid and unregulated growth of short-term lets, where owners of residential properties offer them as holiday accommodation. Continue reading Homes First: Wightman launches campaign to control short-term lets
Food for Thought Forum lunch
Tuesday 14 November from 12 – 2pm at Madelvic House (granton:hub)
33 Granton Park Avenue, EH5 1HS
Along with the usual networking opportunities, discussions will be focused around the main issues and responses coming out of the PCHP’s Hungry for Change food insecurity report and action we can all take or get involved with.
We’ll also have the chance to update on the progress of the training programme that has been put together since the last forum meeting.
If you would like to attend, please contact Joe at joejones@pchp.org.uk or on 551 1671.
