MSPs seek views on animal welfare and wildlife protection laws

Are maximum penalties for the most serious animal welfare and wildlife offences severe enough? Would increased penalties be a deterrent? Should the protection of service animals be increased? What about compensation for owners? Continue reading MSPs seek views on animal welfare and wildlife protection laws

Share your views and experiences of gender inequality in sport

The First Minister’s National Advisory Council on Women and Girls (NACWG) is calling on residents from Edinburgh to share their views and experiences of gender inequality in sport.

The Advisory Council use these insights to help develop recommendations for its annual report to the First Minister to drive forward gender equality in Scotland. Continue reading Share your views and experiences of gender inequality in sport

Five year terms for MSPs and councillors? Have your say

Should politicians get an extra year in office – or is four years already too long? Proposals to change the way national and local elections are run in Scotland are to be examined by the Scottish Parliament’s Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee. Continue reading Five year terms for MSPs and councillors? Have your say

Have your say on west Edinburgh improvements

A series of engagement events will be held this month to gather views on public realm improvements planned in the west of Edinburgh.

Changes, including landscaping, are proposed at a number of locations as part of the broader West Edinburgh Link project, which aims to transform walking, cycling and public spaces around South Gyle and local communities. Continue reading Have your say on west Edinburgh improvements

Have your say on the future of the Botanic Gardens

Whether you love the Botanic Gardens or have never visited before, Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh would love to hear from you!

They’re looking to speak to local residents to hear what you think about the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh and chat about ideas for new opportunities which could take place as a result of the Edinburgh Biomes project. Continue reading Have your say on the future of the Botanic Gardens