Joint commitment to 1% participatory budgeting target
People across Scotland are to have a say in how £100 million of council funds will be used in their communities. Council leaders have agreed that at least 1% of local government budgets will be subject to participatory budgeting by the end of 2021, giving communities more influence than ever to make decisions on how funding is spent in their localities. Continue reading Small steps towards citizen say in council budget planning
I was saddened to hear of the death of former local councillor Neil Lindsay on Friday. Continue reading Neil Lindsay
Ten-time world darts champion Trina Gulliver MBE took on all comers as she toured Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory in Warriston on Friday. Trina, who hails from Warwickshire, is in Scotland this weekend as part of a six-strong team of professionals taking part in two charity exhibition events to help raise money for Poppyscotland. Continue reading Darts legend Trina’s on target at Poppy Factory
A man from Edinburgh who was inspired to help wounded, injured, and sick service personnel is now approaching a new fundraising milestone. Mark Barclay has raised nearly £40,000 for Help for Heroes – and he’s determined to raise even more for veterans across the country. Continue reading Meet Mark: a man on a mission
The Prime Minister has announced a new drive to improve workplace equality. Theresa May urged more companies to report their gender pay gap – and take action to close it. Continue reading Prime Minister announces new drive to end the gender pay gap
Edinburgh College Development Trust, an independent charity which supports Edinburgh College students through providing enhanced opportunities and experiences, is looking for volunteers to join its board of trustees. Continue reading Edinburgh College Development Trust recruiting trustees
With winter fast approaching and our hours of daylight getting shorter Brits are being urged to take a supplement of sunshine Vitamin D – especially those north of the border in Scotland. Continue reading Scots urged to top up their Vitamin D as daylight hours drop
New powers to stop parents avoiding paying child maintenance that they owe have been announced by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP). Continue reading DWP to clamp down on child maintenance cheats
A £12.1 million health centre in Edinburgh is set to bring increased health and social care services under a new name. North West Edinburgh Partnership Centre will now be known as Pennywell All Care Centre following a renaming competition at Craigroyston Community High School. Continue reading Partnership Centre no more: it’s now Pennywell All Care Centre!
“It is unacceptable for families whose worlds have been turned upside by discovering overnight that their school may disappear. It is crucial that parents’ and pupils’ voices are heard before any decisions are taken.” – Green Cllr Clare Miller
Edinburgh’s Green MSPs and councillors have reacted angrily to a proposal by the SNP-Labour-run city council to close the renowned City of Edinburgh Music School based at Broughton HIgh School. Continue reading Lament as our world renowned Music School faces closure
