Police are appealing for information following a robbery in Corstorphine in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Continue reading Appeal after Corstorphine assault and robbery
ArtRoots fund: ten days to apply
The ‘ArtRoots fund’ is still live but you must get those applications in soon!
This is a Sustrans fund for grants of between £100 – £1,500 for community groups to improve sections of the National Cycle Network with aesthetic improvements such as sculptures, landscaping, benches, murals and so on. It is open to applications until 10th February 2017 with all funding to be spent this financial year.
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Drylaw Telford’s back in business!
Community Council re-established in Drylaw Telford
Drylaw Telford, Craigmillar and Old Town Community Councils have now been established following a successful nomination period last month. Nominations closed on Monday and the three community councils now form part of a network of 45 community councils established across the city.
Community councils are made up of local residents and community groups such as youth forums, parent councils and student bodies. Each one is represented on the Neighbourhood Partnership for the area, where they work with local elected members, Police Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, NHS Lothian and the voluntary sector to identify and deliver local priorities.
Councillor Maureen Child, Convener of the Communities and Neighbourhood Committee, said: “This is a great achievement for the communities of Craigmillar, Drylaw Telford and Old Town.
“Community councils support communities to thrive and bring people together to make change happen. I look forward to hearing of the achievements that will follow in these areas.”
For more information on community councils visit www.edinburgh.gov.uk/
St Columba’s launches film to mark 40 years of care
St Columba’s Hospice has launched a new film about the services it provides and how it helps patients and families. The film is being launched as part of a year-long programme of activities to mark 40 years since the Hospice opened. Continue reading St Columba’s launches film to mark 40 years of care
City Vision 2050: the story so far
Edinburgh 2050: ‘a place without poverty or barriers to achievement’
Edinburgh should be a city full of opportunity and innovation with no barriers to achievement, according to the initial findings of a city-wide campaign. Analysis of 5,700 views submitted so far towards the ‘2050 Edinburgh City Vision’ has been published today.
Ding, dong: Europe calling!
Tree-mendous opportunity for Scotland in Europe!
A copper beech known as ‘The Ding Dong Tree’ is representing Scotland in the European Tree of the Year Competition with online voting taking place throughout the month of February. Continue reading Ding, dong: Europe calling!
New opportunities at Pilton Community Health Project
Pilton Community Health Project is recruiting new staff: Continue reading New opportunities at Pilton Community Health Project
Families in crisis: 230,000 Scottish households supported by Welfare Fund
The Scottish Welfare Fund is helping low income households through difficult times, with grants totaling £116 million allocated since the scheme was established. Latest figures show that during the first six months of 2016/17, £18.1 million has been awarded to households in need; this is £2.1 million more than was awarded during the same period last year. Continue reading Families in crisis: 230,000 Scottish households supported by Welfare Fund
Crackdown on antisocial behaviour in Hunter Square
The public toilets in Edinburgh’s Hunter Square have been closed in the latest move to tackle anti-social behaviour. The joint agreement between the City of Edinburgh Council and Police Scotland to close the toilets comes as part of a set of actions being taken forward to tackle anti-social behaviour in the area. Continue reading Crackdown on antisocial behaviour in Hunter Square
Grow your own!
Communities urged to take advantage of new legislation
Community groups in Scotland’s towns and cities are being encouraged to take advantage of powers allowing them to create new places for growing fruit and vegetables. Allotments provided by local authorities are in high demand and the Cabinet Secretary for Land Reform, Roseanna Cunningham, says land reform powers could help reduce waiting lists by providing more land to grow food. Continue reading Grow your own!