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 following consultation document seeking input from groups and organisations has been circulated to Merchiston Community Council on behalf of Councillor Donald Wilson, Convener of Culture and Communities. Tourism in Edinburgh contributes in excess of £2.6 billion per year to the city economy and supports around 40,000 jobs. Edinburgh is the UK’s premier tourist destination …
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Edinburgh Printmakers are opening their new home, Castle Mills, on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 April 2019. You will find them at 1 Dundee Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9FP. It will be an exciting weekend. Here is an overview of what’s waiting for you at Castle Mills. Exhibitions by internationally acclaimed artists The Politics of Heritage vs. …
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The City Council’s Licensing Board met on 28 January to consider the application by Signature Pubs for permission to serve alcohol at their new Holy Corner establishment from 9am – 1am, six days a week and only very slightly less on Sundays. Many people living in the vicinity, and others who regularly walk past the …
The Parks, Greenspace and Cemeteries division of City of Edinburgh Council has been assessing the quality of our parks on an annual basis since 2008 and has only been able to do this with the help of residents. To allow us to score every park this year we would appreciate your assistance again — this year’s assessments will …
The sculpture known as Tree of Knowledge, created by Svetlana Kondakova and Maja Quille, was removed from Fountainbridge Green on 6 March 2019, after views were sought from Merchiston Community Council, Fountainbridge Canalside Initiative and Fountainbridge Sounding Board. It was commissioned by Edinburgh Napier University to form part of their new Fountainbridge halls of residence …