Change to Special Uplift charges on the cards
An action plan aimed at improving Edinburgh’s waste and cleansing service has made good progress in its first months, according to the city council. Since its implementation, the 65-point plan has seen an overall reduction in missed collections, as well as an increase in the percentage of street cleansing enquiries addressed within timescale. Continue reading ‘Encouraging’ improvement in waste and cleansing service, says council
Baba’s Cave closes down – FetLor open day
Baba’s Cave, the store that seemed to stock almost everything, opens for the last time today in Muirhouse Shopping Centre.
The store, which was crammed with everything from air fresheners, buttons and batteries to washing powder, yarn and zebras (okay, maybe no zebras!) closes this afternoon. The boys from Baba’s insist they will be back as part of the area’s ongoing regeneration, but in the meantime everything must go and it’s bye, bye Baba’s!
FET-LOR OPEN DAY
It’s not all doom and gloom, however – FetLor Youth Club is throwing open it’s doors to the community this afternoon from 1 – 3pm. Call in and see the fantastic new facilities. Fun for all the family!
Homecare Support, a care at home service contracted by the City of Edinburgh Council, has been told to make urgent improvements to in the care it provides to vulnerable people. Continue reading ‘Failings’ at local care at home service
Universal Credit payments in Scotland are to become more frequent and adaptable, as new social security powers are set to be used by the Scottish Government. The Scottish Government’s different approach has been welcomed by housingorganisations and anti-poverty campaigners as well as the Scottish Greens. Continue reading Scotland’s different tack on Unversal Credit welcomed
The Scottish SPCA is seeking a new home for Buster the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, who has been at the Edinburgh Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre for over a year and 10 months. Scotland’s animal welfare charity is hoping that 2017 is the year that Buster finds his new forever home. Continue reading New Year, new home for cheeky wee Buster?
Northern and Leith MSP urges Tories to protect human rights
In a debate in the Scottish Parliament this week SNP MSP Ben Macpherson called on the Scottish Tories not to bow to Theresa May on any proposals to scrap the Human Rights Act. Continue reading Macpherson challenges Scots Tories: stand up to Theresa May
Police have released images of a man they wish to trace in connection with a serious assault. The incident took place on Saturday 12 November outside the Spey Lounge on Leith Walk. Continue reading Spey Lounge assault: do you know this man?
Give yourself some Breathing Space and beat those January blues
Continue reading Beating the winter blues
New video to help professionals tackle ‘hidden crime’
A powerful film showing how professionals such as GPs, dentists, hairdressers and emergency workers can help to spot the signs of domestic abuse has been unveiled. Continue reading Spotting the signs of domestic violence
Fiona Manson (left) and Eilidh MacAskill (right), are performing in the relaxed performances of The Polar Bears Go Up at The Studio, 22 Potterrow this week for pupils of Edinburgh’s special schools. The show about two intrepid polar bears and their journey into space is touring to Cumnock, Stirling and Greenock in February.
Picture: Phil Wilkinson
