Young people across North Edinburgh are being taught how to be ‘Money Wise’ and avoid debt thanks to a Children’s Safety Education Foundation (CSEF) campaign sponsored locally by Muirhouse Housing Association (MHA). Continue reading Craigie students are money-wise!
Play your part? Citizens invited to help set Edinburgh’s budget
“We have a strong track record of effective financial management” – Finance Convener Alisdair Rankin
Edinburgh residents are being asked for their views on changes to council services for the 2018/19 budget, which will be set early next year. Continue reading Play your part? Citizens invited to help set Edinburgh’s budget
Migrants make positive contribution, says new Scottish Government study
EU nationals working in Scotland contribute an average of £34,400 each to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) – more than £4.4 billion a year – according to new data analysis. Evidence submitted to the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) by the Scottish Government demonstrates how the economy benefits from the presence of 128,000 workers born elsewhere in Europe. Continue reading Migrants make positive contribution, says new Scottish Government study
Living Rent Campaign survey
Have your say on Fuel Poverty plans
People are being asked to give their views on a new long-term strategy to tackle fuel poverty. The consultation will run until 1 February 2018 and will seek opinions on, among other things, ambitious targets for fuel poverty reduction – with a revised definition recommended by an independent, expert review – and the timescales for meeting them. Continue reading Have your say on Fuel Poverty plans
Theatregoers encouraged to make their mark at the Edinburgh Playhouse
For more than eight decades the Edinburgh Playhouse has provided the backdrop for some of the most iconic shows and names in musical theatre and live entertainment. Now theatregoers are being given the opportunity to make their mark on the UK’s largest theatre by sponsoring a seat. Continue reading Theatregoers encouraged to make their mark at the Edinburgh Playhouse
CSGN environmental fund open for bids
Communities across the central belt can bring environmental and health benefits to their areas by bidding for a share of a fund worth up to £400,000. Continue reading CSGN environmental fund open for bids
Child Poverty (Scotland) Bill passes final stage
Scotland is set to become the only part of the UK with statutory targets to tackle child poverty after the Child Poverty (Scotland) Bill was unanimously passed by the Scottish Parliament today. Continue reading Child Poverty (Scotland) Bill passes final stage
Benefits advice drop-in session at Royston Wardieburn tomorrow
Letters: Brutal capitalism = devastation
Dear Editor
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










