North Edinburgh dispersal zone set for fireworks period

Four dispersal zones are being set up in Edinburgh to combat anti-social behaviour and disorder over the Bonfire weekend. Continue reading North Edinburgh dispersal zone set for fireworks period

Neighbourhood Partnership meetings scheduled

The following dates have been agreed for meetings of local Neighbourhood Partnerships (North West Locality). These meetings are open to the public and you are very welcome to attend:

Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership

Tuesday 30th October, 6pm in Blackhall Library

Forth Neighbourhood Partnership

Tuesday 6th November, 6pm in North Local Office, 8 West Pilton Gardens (access from car park)

Almond Neighbourhood Partnership (Almond includes Muirhouse)

Monday 3rd December, 7pm in Rosebery Hall, South Queensferry

Western Edinburgh Neighbourhood Partnership

Yet to be confirmed

Agendas and papers for the meetings will be available here: http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/meetings

Dusherra 2018 on Calton Hill

Edinburgh hosts many cultural events every year. Dusherra, an event which has taken place for more than twenty years, returns again this year. Taking place on Sunday 21 October on top of Calton Hill, Dusherra aims to pass a universal message to celebrate the victory of good over evil. Continue reading Dusherra 2018 on Calton Hill

Graham Construction set to be appointed Meadowbank contractor


Councillors are set to appoint a contractor to deliver a new state-of-art Meadowbank Sports Centre. The new facility has been designed to meet the current and future needs of the local community and the people of Edinburgh and beyond. Continue reading Graham Construction set to be appointed Meadowbank contractor

Work begins on major new housing development in Craigmillar

Work has begun on a major new housing development at Craigmillar town centre for the City of Edinburgh Council. The new homes, which will be complete by 2020, will be spread across a series of 14 blocks. Residents will have access to amenity areas and a large public green space will be at the heart of the development. Continue reading Work begins on major new housing development in Craigmillar