Drum submits major planning application for Leith Walk

Revised planning proposal ‘set to maintain area’s distinctive feel and character’ following community feedback, says developer 

A significant section of Leith Walk, Edinburgh is set to be transformed into a vibrant residential, student and visitor quarter following a major planning application submitted by Drum Property Group. Continue reading Drum submits major planning application for Leith Walk

Charity Sikh Sanjog and Punjabi Junction Café set to be part of Drum’s new Leith Walk development

 

One of Edinburgh’s most well-known social enterprise businesses has pledged to be part of new development proposals set to transform a significant section of Leith Walk. Continue reading Charity Sikh Sanjog and Punjabi Junction Café set to be part of Drum’s new Leith Walk development

Community Councils organise Granton Marina event

Hello,

You are invited to a public meeting about future development of the Granton Marina. We’re hosting this meeting to encourage local communities to be involved in the future regeneration and development of Granton waterfront.

This meeting will be hosted in collaboration with Trinity Community Council, ), West  Pilton/West Granton CC and Muirhouse & Salvesen CC.

Granton Harbour Marina: What does this mean for Local Communities ?

Date: Monday 30 July 2018, 7:00pm

Venue: Royston Wardieburn Community Centre, 8 Pilton Drive North, Edinburgh EH5 1NF

Representatives of the company will be in attendance; Charles Price (Asset Manager), Will Gunn(Architect), Steve McGavin & John Paton (Planning Consultants), Matthew Garstang (developer’s FD) and Kevin Fawcett (owner ).

This is a free event open to public but booking is essential. We need to know how many people are attending so that we can arrange bigger room (if required) .

Please register your place online: https://gdccmarina.eventbrite.co.uk

Find this event on fb: https://www.facebook.com/events/202894207091973/

Mizan Rahman
Secretary, Granton and District Community Council 
E-mail: secretary@grantoncc.scot | Tel: 07930 183352 | www.grantoncc.scot

Vacancy at Community Action North

Community Action North (CAN) seeks a Community Development Worker (Fixed term 7 months, 28 hours per week) to develop and implement the community engagement and capacity and capabilities development work required to deliver the Aspiring Communities Fund Programme’s aims.

More information at https://goodmoves.org.uk/vacancy/a4s0n000000y5ycqac-community-development-worker 

or available from admin@northedinburgharts.co.uk tel: 0131 315 2151

Pennywell regeneration up for award

The City of Edinburgh Council’s affordable housing development in Muirhouse has been short listed in the ‘Best Social Housing Initiative’ category in the MJ Local Government Awards 

The city council has also received a nomination in the Innovation in Communications category.

The MJ Achievement Award winners will be announced at a gala event at London’s Hilton Hotel on Park Lane on 27 June.