Local MSP calls for opposition parties to support investment in Scotland’s capital
Labour and the Lib Dems should stop aligning with the party of austerity, according to Northern and Leith MSP Ben Macpherson. The SNP MSP has challenged opposition parties to now back the Scottish Government’s support for jobs, wages and public services in Edinburgh after the government’s budget was passed at Holyrood this week. Continue reading Ben Macpherson: Back our budget and support Edinburgh!
Edinburgh’s Royal Infirmary is to run a violence reduction scheme in its emergency department after a successful pilot in Glasgow. The Navigator programme helps patients who have been the victims or perpetrators of violence to make the changes they need to improve their lives. Continue reading Violence reduction programme kicks off at Royal Infirmary
Our first Social Impact Report (see below) offers a great insight into our Childcare Academy programme (page 10), the experiences of some of our trainees who have undertaken it and the positive impact it has had on their lives (writes North Edinburgh Childcare’s Audrey O’Neill). Continue reading North Edinburgh Childcare releases Social Impact Report
Local groups and organisations across Scotland are to benefit from new investment of £1.9 million to tackle poverty and mitigate UK Government welfare changes. Continue reading ‘Communities know best’: three year funding for local anti-poverty initiatives
“It looks like time has finally run out for Edinburgh’s Grand Old Dame”
R.I.P. Edinburgh’s own The Famous Spiegeltent – evicted from her latest home, St Andrew Square, after 33 years at Edinburgh Festivals! Continue reading Spiegeltent no more?
Withdrawal from the EU would pose a threat to Scotland’s third sector, which plays a crucial role in the drive for social justice and inclusive economic growth. That’s the findings of a recent survey conducted by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations – and it’s a view shared by Holyrood’s Brexit monister Michael Russell. Continue reading Russell shares third sector Brexit fears
People in Edinburgh are being encouraged to get up close and personal with their history this year as Historic Environment Scotland (HES) unveils a programme of events and initiatives to show that heritage is for all as part of Scotland’s year of History, Heritage and Archaeology. Continue reading Celebrate Scotland’s history
A group of MSPs from the Local Government and Communities Committee met with Edinburgh’s homeless community at the Streetwork crisis centre on Wednesday. Continue reading MSPs hear first-hand from Edinburgh’s homeless community
Edinburgh Leisure is supporting a national campaign launched by drowning prevention charity and urging people to sign up for a first aid or lifesaving course. Continue reading Be aware around water: Edinburgh Leisure backs national campaign
