Landlords file claims for unlawful fees tied to Edinburgh’s short-term let rules. Over £300k claimed, possibly exceeding £1M. Edinburgh Landlords Seek Compensation for Short-Term Let Licensing Edinburgh started licensing short-term lets in 2022. The city became a ‘control zone.’ Owners renting properties not their primary homes needed planning permission. A court ruled planning was only…
Funding cuts threaten vital services for older people in Leith, sparking community action and political appeals. Leith Older People Face Isolation Due to Funding Cuts, Project Says About fifty people met recently to discuss possible PDP cuts from the Edinburgh Integration Joint Board. The meeting had a quiet but strong feeling, resulting in the creation…
Edinburgh Council seeks VAT rebate on visitor levy. They want funds back for local projects, not a “Treasury bonus.” Edinburgh City Council Seeks VAT Rebate on Visitor Levy Funds Edinburgh wants money back from the UK Treasury. This involves the city’s new visitor levy. The levy could bring in around £50 million each year. About…
Edinburgh Zoo welcomes two young female capybaras. The sisters came from Jimmy’s Farm and are adjusting to their new home. Capybaras Return to Edinburgh Zoo After Fifteen Year Absence Edinburgh Zoo welcomed two young capybaras. People find these animals gentle and sociable. The RZSS runs the Edinburgh Zoo, and they are letting the capybaras adjust.…
Edinburgh and Glasgow consider new funding talks with UK & Scottish govts, seeking support for infrastructure and job creation. Glasgow, Edinburgh Seek New Funding Deals With UK, Scotland Governments Hey, listen to this! Back in 2014, Glasgow got £1.2 billion. They used it for transport upgrades and job creation. Other areas got similar deals later.…
Longstone Community Council seeks new members for the March 27 election to improve community representation and secure project funding. Longstone Community Council Elections Building Community Bridges Alan Gordon wants more people to join. He says community councils help everyone. Longstone has ten members. The council wants better community representation. They want people of all backgrounds…
A Facebook group unearthed 11 silver coins dating back to King Robert II during a charity dig on the Black Isle in Scotland. Black Isle Metal Detectorists Discover King Robert II Silver Coin Hoard Metal detectorists discovered a coin hoard. The find happened at a recent charity event. It took place on the Black Isle…
A major search is underway after clothing was found on an Edinburgh beach, prompting Coastguard and RNLI response. Edinburgh Beach Search Launched After Clothing Discovery A big search happened in the River Forth. This was on Sunday afternoon. Someone found clothes on an Edinburgh beach. Coastguards and RNLI lifeboat crews went to the scene. Teams…
LIFT seeks £25,000 to keep the Muirhouse Millennium Centre open. The center provides crucial support for the community. LIFT Launches Urgent Fundraiser to Save Muirhouse Millennium Center LIFT needs to raise money to keep its center, the Muirhouse Millennium Centre, open. They have started a year-long fundraiser. They must raise £25,000 this year to cover…
Council violations regarding temporary housing for homeless people in Scotland have drastically increased this year. Homeless Housing Law Breaches by Councils Quadruple in One Year Human rights breaches are almost as high this year as all last year. Last year saw 7,955 violations recorded. People worry the housing regulator isn’t helping enough. They should ensure…