MCC Secretary

MCC Secretary

Neighbourhood Watch Scotland: Scam Alert

The below information is from Neighbourhood Watch Scotland, by Willie Clark (NHWN, NWS Co – ordinator, NW Scotland) Attachment: Coronavirus Scam – Scotland Postcard.pdf The following information / advice has been circulated on behalf of Police Scotland Edinburgh DivisionResidents in…

Remembering Chris Wigglesworth

Members of Merchiston Community Council were sad to hear of the death on 4 April of Chris Wigglesworth.    Others will write of his roles as a City of Edinburgh ward councillor, a church minister and as a community activist through…

The Union Canal towpath

The Union Canal is a well-used and much loved stretch of green space used by many both for commuting and for exercise and relaxation, but during lockdown it is being used far more frequently, leading to conflicts and to anxiety…

A Coronavirus Update II from Councillor Neil Ross

Below is a copy of information from our Morningside Ward Councillor, Neil Ross Coronavirus update 3The latest advice from NHS Inform is available here and on Council services here.Some recent announcements are below. Childcare arrangementsSix school hubs are operating over the Easter Holiday…

Transparency of Ownership and Land Use Decision-Making

The below information is from the Scottish Land Commission and advise that the Commissioner, Sally Reynolds, has also posted a blog. Owners and managers are being encouraged to provide simple details that will greatly improve people’s understanding of who owns land…