Tag: community engagement

Give communities more say in local planning, says Holyrood Committee

“A clear theme running through our report is the importance of empowering communities to have a meaningful say on the kind of place they want to live in” – Local Government & Communities Committee Convener Bob Doris

We want communities to have a stronger voice in planning what their neighbourhoods look like, says a Holyrood Committee today.

The Scottish Parliament’s Local Government and Communities Committee sets out recommendations to strengthen the Planning (Scotland) Bill in a report published today, while recognising that it has the potential to improve the planning process overall.

The Bill aims to streamline the system of development planning, support delivery of planned developments and includes a new right for communities to produce their own plans for their local areas called Local Place Plans.

Continue reading Give communities more say in local planning, says Holyrood Committee

New fund will give communities a voice on Brexit

New support will help ensure community organisations, charities and other grassroots groups are listened to during the ongoing Brexit negotiations. The £150,000 stakeholder engagement fund will provide grants to Scottish organisations who wouldn’t otherwise have the resources to gather and promote the views of their members on preparing for the UK leaving the EU. Continue reading New fund will give communities a voice on Brexit

West Pilton West Granton Community Council sets AGM date

WEST PILTON WEST GRANTON COMMUNITY COUNCIL

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Tuesday 8th May at 7pm in West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre Continue reading West Pilton West Granton Community Council sets AGM date

Your voice, your choice: have your say on spending in Muirhouse this Saturday

 ‘Your Voice Your Choice’ is back this Saturday 14th April  at 10am in Old Kirk & Muirhouse Parish Church.

Hear the pitches and have your say on how £4500 can be allocated to improve the local community! Continue reading Your voice, your choice: have your say on spending in Muirhouse this Saturday

Edinburgh College Community Day at Granton Campus

Be part of your community!

On Saturday 12 May, Edinburgh College’s Granton Campus is hosting a community day – a celebration of everything around the local Granton area.

Granton Community Day 
Saturday 12 May 2018 
10 am – 2 pm 
Granton Campus

The day is FREE to attend and open to all.

Join us for activities, demonstrations and workshops including:

  • Aerial Pilates
  • Food Tasters
  • Hair and Beauty Demonstrations
  • Kids activity zone
  • Virtual Welding
  • Ice cream and smoothie making

Explore a range of local organisations and charities who will be showcasing their businesses and what they do for the local area.

You will also be able to find out about opportunities at Edinburgh College including full-time and part-time courses, hire of our facilities and our fantastic training salons, training restaurants and on-site nursery.

Come along and see what your vibrant community has to offer.

We look forward to welcoming you to Granton Campus for a fun-filled day!