On Saturday 4th January a large group of us, led by local councillor Gavin Corbett, grabbed litter pickers, bin bags, rakes and shovels and moved out along the path of the old Caledonian Railway, which runs from Harrison Palace to…
Peter Brett, a member of the public, presented his views on the Union Canal towpath at the Merchiston Community Council meeting of 18 June 2019. He has kindly provided a written version of his verbal contribution, as shown below. The…
Citizen is a new initiative, building “a network of people working to re-imagine the city as a sustainable place for people to live in, one of social justice and equality, not just a space for consumption and profit”. The network…
Edinburgh Local describes initiatives at the University of Edinburgh to work with local communities. Perhaps of particular interest, the Community Grants scheme helps the development of projects, community activities and sustainable local action through funding and collaboration.
The Fountainbridge Canalside Initiative 2019 AGM will take place on on Thursday 4th April at 6.30pm in the King’s Church 104 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh EH3 9PL. All welcome including children. There will be refreshments and cake. We are very pleased that Réne Sommer Lindsay, who managed…
Bruntsfield Primary Parent Council, in partnership with the Eric Liddell Centre, are aiming to acquire St Oswald’s church (formerly Boroughmuir High School Annexe) as a community space with a range of uses. They are holding an open meeting for community…