Heart-breaking: PEP buses damaged by vandals

PEP’s Buses Vandalised

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PEP’s drivers arrived at the bus fleet at Morrison’s car park on Thursday to discover that two  vehicles had been vandalised. One bus had both back doors smashed in and the works van, vital for the gardening and decorating service, had its front windscreen smashed. Continue reading Heart-breaking: PEP buses damaged by vandals

Help develop the new Locality Improvement Plan

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Work is now underway in shaping the new 2017 – 2022 Locality Improvement Plan for North West Edinburgh and it’s important that you can tell us what you think needs to happen in the next 5 years.

We are focussing on the themes of: 

  • Place;
  • Health & Social Care;
  • Community Safety;
  • Children, young people and families;  
  • Employment.

Some of you might have been involved already but you might have something else you think you wish to add to the process. Using the link below, simply go to the North West link and thinking of the themes above, let us have your thoughts on how things should be in 2022.

We will gather in all of the comments and look to see where there are similarities and then we will ask the communities of North West to rank those statements to help identify the future priorities. May I ask if you would distribute this link throughout your networks.

https://edinburgh.dialogue-app.com/

West pilton boost

 

Elaine Lennon, Partnership Development Officer

City of Edinburgh Council, Services for Communities, 8 West Pilton Gardens, Edinburgh, EH4 4DP

Tel: 0131 529 5270

northteam@edinburgh.gov.uk or Scott.donkin@edinburgh.gov.uk

Follow us on twitter, and check out our web pages here.

 

Man in court over local Bonfire Night incidents

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An 18-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a series of anti-social behaviour incidents, which occurred on Bonfire Night. He has also been changed with an offence under the Explosives Act 1875 and will  appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today.

A 15-year-old boy has also been charged in connection with antisocial behaviour and an offence under the Fireworks Act 2004 (Scotland). He will be reported to the Children’s Reporter.

Enquiries are continuing to trace other that were involved in anti-social behaviour on Bonfire Night.

Chief Inspector Jimmy Jones, Area Commander for North-west Edinburgh, said: “All incidents of anti-social behaviour are unacceptable, and we are working hard to bring those responsible for these incidents in North Edinburgh to account.

“We will not tolerate this type of criminality. If you have witnessed disorder or anti-social behaviour in your local area please contact us, either through 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

“The information will be noted in confidence and used to help progress enquiries that help keep our communities safe.”

Youth organisations to share £17 million CashBack funding

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Groups helping some of Scotland’s most disadvantaged young people are to receive funding support of £17 million. Seventeen organisations have been awarded the money, seized from criminals operating in Scotland, in the latest round of CashBack funding. Continue reading Youth organisations to share £17 million CashBack funding

Another terrific year for TOiL

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Port of Leith Housing Association’s (POLHA) TOiL Programme (Training Opportunities in Lothian) has supported 35 young people from across Edinburgh and East Lothian to complete an 18 week training programme with an local employer with 21 progressing to employment, apprenticeship or further education following their training. Continue reading Another terrific year for TOiL