Lothian
Edinburgh community councils review
Phase 1 of Edinburgh Council’s review of 46 community councils’ governance arrangements and boundaries began ...
By Alan McIntosh, Broughton Spurtle
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Edinburgh: First menopause cafe event launched in Currie
On Friday, 8 September, more than 45 women met in The Corner Cafe, Currie, to ...
By Emma Hokayem, C&B News
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Six simple ways to improve planning democracy
For many people who approach it – occasionally and without previous experience or specialist training ...
By Alan McIntosh, Broughton Spurtle
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Edinburgh: liquidator appointed at failed Bross Bagels business
Blair Nimmo, formerly of one of the Big Four professional services practices, KPMG, will attempt ...
By Stephen Rafferty, The Edinburgh Reporter
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It’s asbestos, not just RAAC, that schools need to be concerned about
The announcement from the UK government that multiple schools will have to close or partially ...
By Nick Garland, Midlothian View
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Edinburgh: Fresh start for Old Royal High School
Plans to install St Mary’s Music School in a refurbished and extended old Royal High ...
By Broughton Spurtle
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Number of people in temporary homes almost halved in Midlothian
The number of individuals and families in temporary homes has almost halved in the last ...
By Luke Jackson, Midlothian View
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Edinburgh Council accepts East London street petition
A petition signed by over 160 East London Street and other residents was presented to ...
By Alan MacIntosh, Broughton Spurtle
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Cole-Hamilton’s claims over the meeting during Covid are “simply inaccurate.”
An outdoor event organised by Scottish Lib Dem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP broke Covid-19 regulations ...
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Donald, where’s your fivers? A tailor’s adventure in Edinburgh
A cautionary tale for visitors. Shared by the Broughton Spurtle in their latest issue. But ...
By Alan McIntosh, Broughton Spurtle
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‘Serious failures’ in Edinburgh Council’s handling of tax payment complaint
Edinburgh Council has been told to apologise to a vulnerable resident repeatedly threatened with legal ...
By Donald Turvill, Local Democracy Reporter, Midlothian View
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Edinburgh: Local artist illustration attracts primary school children’s attention in the Broughton area
Observant locals may have noticed this charming oddity at the Delish Yoss Coffee Bar opposite ...
By Alan MacIntosh, Broughton Spurtle
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