Edinburgh Council has become the first political body to officially back to worldwide Occupy movement. The council this afternoon voted in an overwhelming majority to redirect economic decisions to be more focussed on the needs of the 99% in an attempt to reduce the “inequitable gap” between the rich and poor. The SNP, Liberal Democrats, [...]
Leith-Factor to decide funding for local groups
November 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
by Robert McTighe The people of Leith are being given the chance to choose where local government money ends up under an exciting new plan. The scheme called “£eith Decides” will give people in the community the power to decide exactly where their money is going. Run by the Leith Neighbourhood Partnership, the scheme has [...]
One Week, One Cause, All The Difference
October 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
By Ahmed Asif An annual charity event which witnesses university students uniting together to raise funds for needy children and orphans throughout the globe is due to kick off within the next couple of weeks in the UK. This event allows Islamic Societies in universities up and down the Britain to work together for one [...]
Save Leith Campaign close to victory
March 2, 2009 By Leave a Comment
It’s the final showdown between the Save Leith Campaign and Forth Ports today as the property developer waited for a conclusive decision on planning permission from City Chambers. Edinburgh Council and Forth Ports met for the last time this morning to discuss the property developer’s planned multi-million pound development at Leith Docks. Plans to brand an area of the [...]
Christmas Eco-Grinch
January 8, 2009 By Leave a Comment
By Claire Charras Edinburgh City Council is collecting residents’ Christmas trees throughout January to beat the ‘Eco-Grinch’. Recycled Christmas trees will provide compost for Edinburgh’s gardens and parks. Councillor Robert Aldridge, Environment Leader, said: “Whether they [residents[ cut it up and put it in their brown bin, take it to a Community Recycling Centre or [...]
Two more tram lines travelling our way?
December 11, 2008 By Leave a Comment
By Sarah Hunter-Argyle A second Edinburgh tram line may be saved after city transport leaders delayed making a final decision on the scheme. They now have four months to find £50 million in funding. The Haymarket-Granton line could go ahead if the Scottish Government says the council can borrow against tax revenues expected to be [...]
