Tag: Community Councils

West Pilton West Granton Community Council meets tomorrow

West Pilton West Granton Community Council hold their first meeting of 2017

on TUESDAY 7 FEBRUARY

at 7pm in WEST PILTON NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

AGENDA

  • Welcome and introductions
  • Attendance and apologies
  • Minutes and Matters Arising
  • Correspondence
  • Police Report
  • Locality Report – named council representative, George Norval’s team.
  • Forthquarter Park update.
  • MSP’s MP’s Councillors’ Update
  • Chair’s report
  • Finance report
  • AOCB
  • Date of Next Meeting.

See below for Minutes of Last Meeting

wpwgcc minutes 6th December 16

Correction: West Pilton West Granton CC meets on TUESDAY

West Pilton West Granton Community Council

meets on TUESDAY 7 FEBRUARY at 7pm

in West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre, West Pilton Grove.

All welcome.

AGENDA

  1. Welcome and introductions
  2. Attendance and apologies
  3. Minutes and Matters Arising
  4. Correspondence
  5. Police Report
  6. Locality Report – named council representative, George Norval’s team.
  7. Forthquarter Park update.
  8. MSP’s MP’s Councillors’ Update
  9. Chair’s report
  10. Finance report
  11. AOCB
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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/communitycouncils or contact community.councils@edinburgh.gov.uk

Still time to be part of your community council

Nominations for three of Edinburgh’s community councils is still open – but you have just two weeks left to submit your papers. Residents of the Craigmillar, Drylaw/Telford and Old Town community council areas who are passionate about their area are invited to play an active role and have their say on local issues.

Community councils give local residents and community groups such as youth forums, parent councils and student bodies a chance to influence what happens in their area. Members get involved in a wide range of activities, comment on planning and licensing applications, take part in community campaigns and work with others to improve the local area.

Community Councils are represented on each of the 12 Neighbourhood Partnerships 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.

Meetings are usually held once a month and members can get involved in a variety of issues. Recent activities include: successfully lobbying to increase the frequency of a bus service, setting up a book festival and delivering an annual health fair.

Councillor Maureen Child, Communities and Neighbourhoods Committee Convener, said: “Democracy is a powerful force at all levels. By joining your local community council you can make a real difference to your neighbourhood, meet new people, learn new skills and take action on issues raised by local residents.

“We are looking for people of all ages and from all walks of life to get involved.  Ideas, energy and enthusiasm are welcomed and the Council will provide support to get the best from being a community council member. I’d like to encourage anyone who’s interested in local democracy to get involved – be part of something great.”

People aged 16 years or older and are registered to vote can join. The nomination period for the community council elections runs from Monday 9 January to Monday 30 January 2017. Elections, where required, will take place on Thursday 23 February 2017. You can apply as an individual or as a local interest group, such as a Parent Council, a Friends of Parks group or sports club.

See below for nomination forms:

Drylaw_Telford_Nomination_Form___Elected_Member

Local_Interest_Group_nomination_form

Drylaw Telford to try again

Attempt to re-establish local community council

Edinburgh held the triennial community council elections last autumn, but Drylaw Telford was one of the neighbourhoods that failed to receive the minimum number of nominations required to be established. An attempt is now being made to rectify this and to re-establish Drylaw Telford Community Council once again. Continue reading Drylaw Telford to try again