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
Members of the public, businesses and the tourism sector are being asked for their views on the design of a levy which would let local authorities, who deem it appropriate for their local circumstances, charge visitors a fee for staying overnight in their area. Continue reading Tourist Tax consultation launched
Have your say on the future of the Royal Botanic Gardens!
Consultation session today at Pilton Community Health Project, Boswall Parkway, from 2pm – 4pm.
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
Giving more victims a voice in court to explain how crime has affected them.
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
When: Wednesday 21 August at 6pm
Where: Craigroyston Community High School, 67 Pennywell Road
Sign up and join us for a cup of tea, a bite to eat and a chat with people in your area. We want to understand what services you use and value to help us spend and save in the right areas.
Help us shape your city’s budget and register for the session at edinburgh.gov.uk/change
How would you spend £1 billion? What Council services would you prioritise where you live and citywide? This sounds like a lot of money, but it has to go a long way to meet the needs of our growing population. We want to provide the best services we can with the limited resources we have.
The Council are hosting open sessions where citizens will be invited to take part in group discussions with other people in your area, designed to raise awareness of where the Council invests its resources now.
So, what do you think we can do differently? What services are used and valued by you, your family, your community and fellow Edinburgh residents?
If you are interested in having a cuppa and a bite to eat with people in your area, and giving us your views about the future of Council services, please register using the link below.
Please note, spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
The city council has received more than 8,000 consultation responses to the consultation on major changes proposed for Edinburgh’s city centre. The capital’s population is now aroung half a million people.
The Council went out to consultation on three different proposals over the summer: Edinburgh City Centre Transformation, Meadows to George Street and Low Emission Zones during May, June and July. Continue reading “Tremendous response” to three council consultations
Local events at West Pilton and Craigroyston
What Council services would you prioritise where you live and city wide?
This sounds like a lot of money, but it has to go a long way to meet the needs of our growing population. So, what can we do differently? What
services are used and valued by you, your family, your community and fellow Edinburgh residents?
Join us for a cuppa to help us plan our services at:
West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre
19 West Pilton Grove EH4 4BY
on Tuesday 6 August 2pm to 4pm
Connect Room, Wester Hailes Library
1 Westside Plaza EH14 2ST
on Monday 12 August 6pm to 8pm
Meggetland Sports Complex
4 Meggatland Wynd EH14 1XM
on Wednesday 14 August 6pm to 8pm
Northfield Community Centre
10 Northfield Road EH8 7PP
on Thursday 15 August 2pm to 4pm
Craigroyston Community High School
67 Pennywell Road EH4 4NL
on Wednesday 21 August 6pm to 8pm
Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre
11-15 Mordunvale Place EH17 7LB
on Thursday 22 August 6pm to 8pm
North East Neighbourhood Office
101 Niddrie Mains Road EH16 4Ds
on Monday 26 August 2pm to 4pm
Main Council Chamber City Chambers
High Street EH1 1YJ
on Tuesday 27 August 2pm to 4pm
Sign up today or find out more at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/change or call us on 0131 469 5159
City Council responds to Government consultation
The City of Edinburgh Council has published its response to the Scottish Government consultation on the regulation of short-term lets in Scotland. The consultation closes on MONDAY.
Continue reading Time’s running out to have your say on short-term lets
