Veterans Housing Scotland seeks funds for affordable homes. Rising renovation costs threaten low rents for disabled veterans. Charity Launches Campaign to Fund Homes for Disabled Veterans A veteran housing charity started fundraising publicly. They have existed for 110 years. Costs have increased dramatically. Veterans Housing Scotland helps disabled veterans. They provide affordable rental homes. Renovation…
Call for dedicated Muslim cemetery in Lothian due to burial space constraints. The community faces challenges in fulfilling religious customs. Push for Muslim Cemetery in Lothian After Burial Space Concerns A meeting happened at the Scottish Parliament. The meeting focused on Muslim burial needs. People want a dedicated Muslim cemetery in Lothian. Foysol Choudhury, an…
An Edinburgh man lost £250 in a banking app scam and is warning others in Scotland of the fraud. Banking App Scam: Edinburgh Victim Warns Others About Deceptive Scheme People in Glasgow and Edinburgh reported scam attempts. Someone asks for money, claiming they need help to get home because their bank card supposedly isn’t working.…
Edinburgh’s budget omits funding for holiday hubs. Services crucial for kids needing support will be impacted. Edinburgh Holiday Hubs Face Funding Shortfall in New City Budget An Edinburgh councillor spoke about budget cuts. Next year’s budget lacks funding for holiday hubs. These hubs support families with kids needing extra help. The service faced cuts in…
Edinburgh councillors passed a new budget. It includes an 8% tax increase and some council service charge adjustments. Edinburgh Council Approves 2025 2026 Budget with Tax Increase Edinburgh councillors agreed on a new budget recently. Council tax will increase by 8%, and many council service charges are also going up. This budget includes money for…
Demonstrators rally against budget cuts fearing impact on vulnerable groups and vital services in Edinburgh. Edinburgh Budget Meeting Faces Protest Over Potential Service Cuts Hey, guess what’s happening in Edinburgh? Protesters gathered as councillors discussed the budget. Cuts could hurt vulnerable people, they said. The meeting happened to decide the budget for next year. Unison,…
Music, comedy, film showings, art exhibits, and a valuation event fill the week in West Berkshire and nearby Oxford. West Berks Arts This Week: Music, Comedy, Film, Exhibits and Valuations There’s a music gig tomorrow at ACE Space. Three musicians will play Appalachian music. Hannah Read plays fiddle and sings. Michel Starkey plays banjo. They…
Scottish councils may raise taxes up to 10% as freeze ends. Edinburgh, Glasgow, Fife, and others to vote on increases for 2025/26. Council Tax Hikes Loom in Scotland: Edinburgh, Glasgow Face Increases Hey, so Scotland’s council taxes are going up. They might rise way more than inflation! A freeze on tax hikes is ending in…
Social Bite seeks approval to move its homeless village due to lease end, despite city greenbelt concerns. Homeless Charity Awaits Decision on Village Relocation Plans A charity wants to move its village for homeless people. The village is called Social Bite Village. It is in Granton, Edinburgh. The current lease with the council ended. The…
South Ayrshire urged to pause visitor levy. Industry voices caution about timing, impact on local firms and tourism jobs. South Ayrshire Council Advised to Delay Visitor Levy Introduction People are sharing views on a tourist tax. This tax is for overnight stays. Scottish councils can charge this fee. The money could improve visitor and resident…