Following a consultation into the tied pub sector, over 90% of respondents called for Scottish licensees to have the same level of protection as their counterparts in England and Wales. Continue reading Call for Scottish pub reform
More than 60,000 people respond to the Government’s proposed ban on ivory sales to help bring an end to elephant poaching
There has been a massive public response to the Government’s proposed ban on ivory sales – with over 60,000 responses to the public consultation, making it one of Defra’s most popular ever. Of the responses analysed so far the overwhelming majority support a ban. In the past week more than 30,000 responses were submitted before the consultation closed. Continue reading Massive public response to ivory sales ban consultation
Will proposed changes to the planning system in Scotland give communities a greater say on their places? And will this protect the built and natural environment in Scotland? Continue reading Holyrood committee seeks your views on proposed planning changes
Communities to have their say on how more decisions can be taken at a local level
The Scottish Government and COSLA have jointly launched a Local Governance Review, which will make sure local communities have more say about how public services in their area are run. The review will involve hearing from communities all across the country to get a clear understanding of the type of changes that are needed, and how these can be made to happen. Continue reading Local Governance Review to ‘strengthen local decision-making’
“We have a strong track record of effective financial management” – Cllr Alisdair Rankin Continue reading Take your seat for Budget Question Time
“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
“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
That’s the question posed in a new consultation being run by the City of Edinburgh Council as it carries forward Edinburgh’s Parking Action Plan. Continue reading Should diesel cars incur a parking permit surcharge in Edinburgh?
