Holyrood’s Local Government and Communities Committee is set to explore the impact of a Bill which aims to reform non-domestic rates in Scotland. Continue reading Public views sought on non-domestic rates reform
Tag: democracy
For Britain campaign in Leith Walk by-election
The Leith Ward by-election features the first appearance in Scottish electoral politics of new political party, The For Britain Movement. For Britain was founded by former UKIP leadership candidate Anne Marie Waters in March 2018 and became active in Scotland after Waters’ speech in Glasgow in August 2018. Continue reading For Britain campaign in Leith Walk by-election
Take a virtual tour of the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament has launched a new immersive video experience allowing people to take a virtual tour of the iconic building from anywhere in the world. Continue reading Take a virtual tour of the Scottish Parliament
Young climate change protesters to meet Holyrood committee
Some of Scotland’s youngest climate change protesters have been invited to have their say at the Scottish Parliament. Continue reading Young climate change protesters to meet Holyrood committee
Last day to register for vote in Leith Walk by-election
Edinburgh’s Returning Officer has urged people living in the Leith Walk ward to make sure they are registered to vote in the area’s forthcoming by-election. Eligible residents must register by midnight tonight to have their say in the Leith Walk By-Election on 11 April. Continue reading Last day to register for vote in Leith Walk by-election
Granton Community Council meets tonight
Please find attached agenda of our next meeting and draft minutes of February 2018 meeting.
The meeting will take place on:
Monday 25 March 2019 Monday at 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Venue: Royston and Wardieburn Community Centre, 11 Pilton Drive North, Edinburgh EH5 1NF
Looking forward to see you tonight.
Kind regards
Mizan Rahman
Secretary, Granton and District Community Council
E-mail: secretary@grantoncc.scot | Tel: 07930 183352 | www.grantoncc.scot
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Leith Walk by-election candidates confirmed
Candidates for the forthcoming Leith Walk by-election, which will take place on Thursday, 11 April, have been announced. Continue reading Leith Walk by-election candidates confirmed
Climate Strikes: Green MSPs urge councils to support schools strike action
Scottish Green MSPs Alison Johnstone and Andy Wightman are calling for councils across Lothian to support – not punish – young people who choose to strike from school to highlight the urgent need for climate action, ahead of the planned global strike on Friday 15th March. Continue reading Climate Strikes: Green MSPs urge councils to support schools strike action
Leith Walk by-election hustings
Members of the public are being invited to quiz candidates contesting the forthcoming Leith Walk by-election at a hustings organised by the Save Leith Walk campaign. Continue reading Leith Walk by-election hustings
Can the Freedom of Information Act be improved?
A Holyrood Committee is looking for a wide range of views on the effectiveness of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. Continue reading Can the Freedom of Information Act be improved?