Share your garden!
Do you have lots of space in your garden that you can’t quite cope with? Maybe Edinburgh Garden Partners (EGP) can help. EGP connects garden owners with volunteers looking for a space to grow vegetables or fruit. The scheme is…
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Canalside Bench Unveiling Ceremony
A handsome new wooden bench has been unveiled on the bank of the Union Canal at Polwarth. Designed and built by local woodworker Janie Morris, the bench was installed by Merchiston Community Council with a community grant from the City…
Leaf clearing in Merchiston, 2022
Merchiston is blessed with many beautiful trees. But the leaf litter they create can be a nuisance when it becomes slippery. Importantly it can contribute to flooding when the leaves block up the street drains. Sadly, the City of Edinburgh…
People’s Assembly on the climate and ecological emergency
From 2.00 pm, 2nd October 2022, Edinburgh residents will get a chance to come together in a People’s Assembly: a tried-and-tested form of direct participatory democracy, designed to empower ordinary people, encourage dialogue and draw conclusions informed by all voices.…
Polwarth Pavements Project — Summer 2022 update
The Polwarth Pavement Project is making good progress. This is an update on what we have been doing, explains our priorities, and sets out our plan for the rest of the year.
How to make our homes more energy efficient
Rapidly rising energy prices have made us more conscious than ever of the importance of energy efficiency and well-insulated homes.