Have your say on Picardy Place proposals

The public is being invited to view and comment on proposals for the future layout of Picardy Place and the surrounding area. Two events are set to take place on Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 November, where people can submit opinions on designs and hear from the Council on how plans have evolved since their inception.

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Play your part? Citizens invited to help set Edinburgh’s budget

“We have a strong track record of effective financial management” – Finance Convener Alisdair Rankin

Edinburgh residents are being asked for their views on changes to council services for the 2018/19 budget, which will be set early next year.  Continue reading Play your part? Citizens invited to help set Edinburgh’s budget

Lament as our world renowned Music School faces closure

 “It is unacceptable for families whose worlds have been turned upside by discovering overnight that their school may disappear.  It is crucial that parents’ and pupils’ voices are heard before any decisions are taken.” – Green Cllr Clare Miller

Edinburgh’s Green MSPs and councillors have reacted angrily to a proposal by the SNP-Labour-run city council to close the renowned City of Edinburgh Music School based at Broughton HIgh School. Continue reading Lament as our world renowned Music School faces closure

Council consults on Gaelic Language Plan

Plana Gàidhlig 2018-22 / Gaelic Language Plan 2018-22

A city that develops and supports more fluent and confident gaelic speakers and promotes thriving gaelic communities and cultures is the vision behind the ‘Draft Gaelic Language Plan’ published by the City of Edinburgh Council yesterday. Continue reading Council consults on Gaelic Language Plan

Have your say on on-street recycling bins

Edinburgh residents’ views sought on on-street recycling bins

Householders living in flats in Edinburgh are being asked for their views on the shared on-street bins used to collect rubbish and recycling in a survey carried out by Changeworks. The results of this consultation will help the City of Edinburgh Council identify current barriers to recycling and improve the service. Continue reading Have your say on on-street recycling bins

Council budget spending priorities to be scrutinised by Holyrood committee

The way in which local governments plan and spend their budgets is to be scrutinised by a Holyrood Committee. The Scottish Parliament’s Local Government and Communities Committee has today announced its review into local government spending ahead of its scrutiny of the Scottish Government’s draft budget 2018/19, which should be revealed towards the end of this year. Continue reading Council budget spending priorities to be scrutinised by Holyrood committee

Health and Social Care: engagement must be more than a tick box exercise

elderly and young hands

Engaging with the public and stakeholders must not be a ‘tick box’ exercise for Health and social care Integration Authorities (IAs), says the Scottish Parliament’s Health and Sport Committee. Continue reading Health and Social Care: engagement must be more than a tick box exercise

Have your say on Cammo Estate this week

Members of the public are being asked for their views on proposals to improve Cammo Estate. Drop-in sessions this week – the first sessions take place today at Cramond Kirk Hall – will give visitors an opportunity to find out more about proposals to regenerate the Local Nature Reserve, which includes the ruins of Cammo House. Continue reading Have your say on Cammo Estate this week