LifeCare Edinburgh seeks trustees to guide services for over 50s. Help boost community support in the city. LifeCare Edinburgh Seeks New Trustees to Support Local Community LifeCare wants new trustees. They need help supporting Edinburgh locals. LifeCare helps people over 50. They offer community services. A café and hub exist for everyone. They have eighty…
Murrayside hosts monthly café for carers to chat, share experiences, and get support in a welcoming space. Murrayside Care Home Launches Carers Support Group in Edinburgh Hey, there’s something cool for carers. Murrayside hosts a free café every month. It happens the last Thursday, 2 PM to 4 PM. It is at Care UK’s Murrayside…
Ross McKenzie seeks council funds for Gorgie Farm after a lease was granted. Funding is needed to secure the project’s success. Councillor Pushes for Budget for Gorgie Community Farm Project Ross McKenzie, representing Sighthill/Gorgie, wants council money for Gorgie Farm. He asked for this in Thursday’s budget meeting. The council gave Gorgie Community Farm a…
Edinburgh Council considers funding free events at the Ross Bandstand, pending budget approval with community interest. Edinburgh Bandstand Could See New Funding for Free Community Events Edinburgh might fund new bandstand events. Councillors will consider spending £264,000 yearly. This money would support free community events. Not all residents agree with this plan. The funding would…
Edinburgh has over 3600 children in temporary homes. Wales reported 2823. Shelter Scotland calls the imbalance shocking. Edinburgh Homeless Children Outnumber All of Wales Total Shelter Scotland shared some worrying numbers. Edinburgh had over 3600 kids in temporary housing in 2024. Wales reported 2823 children in similar housing last November. The situation in Scotland seems…
The transport sub-committee considers changes to Leith’s bus gate, potentially requiring a new public consultation. Leith Bus Gate May Face Last Minute Change by Transport Committee The Traffic Regulation Orders Sub-Committee meets Tuesday. They will decide on Leith’s Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN). They will consider making the remaining parts permanent. Leith’s scheme has more support…
Councillor supports pausing Lothian Buses dividend due to investment in electric buses for a greener fleet. Edinburgh Councillor Open to Lothian Buses Dividend Suspension An Edinburgh leader spoke about Lothian Buses. He said he won’t block a dividend pause. The bus firm is spending money on new electric buses. The bus company usually shares profits…
Residents near Edinburgh fume over a tennis club’s inflatable dome, citing noise, blocked views, and visual blight. Tennis Club Dome Angers Neighbors Calling it an Enormous Green Zit A tennis club dome bothers some people. It’s in Stockbridge, near Edinburgh. Some think the dome looks like a green zit. The dome is at The Grange…
A review of Leith’s low-traffic neighborhood. How do residents & businesses feel? Will changes stick? Leith Traffic Scheme: Success or Struggle for Residents and Businesses? Leith has a traffic scheme. It’s called Leith Connections, not LTN. This includes a new bike path that runs from Foot of the Walk to Ocean Terminal. Unlike other places,…
Deal with housebuilder criticised over poor work. Issues include fire safety, dampness. Questions about oversight. Edinburgh Council Faces Criticism Over £32m Deal with Faulty Builder Okay, so listen to this crazy story about some new houses in Edinburgh. Fire safety stuff was installed poorly. This could let fires spread way too fast. People also have…