Tag: local news
Newtongrange Airbnb owner loses appeal amid concern over ‘rowdy’ guests
A Midlothian Airbnb owner has lost her appeal to keep operating on a residential street after councillors raised concerns about the potential for ‘rowdy’ guests.
Angela Bardens said she had operated the flat in Beechwood...
Dalkeith: ‘Neon pink’ signs ‘more distracting’ than solar panels
A homeowner refused permission for solar panels near Dalkeith Country Park entrance claims ‘neon pink’ park advertising board and church signs are more of a distraction.
Dalkeith resident Paul Shipp was refused planning permission to...
Private school’s sports hall refused planning permission
An Edinburgh private school’s huge new sports hall has been refused planning permission over concerns it would be an “over-dominant addition” to the rural landscape.
Clifton Hall School’s plans were dealt a blow after the...
WEST LOTHIAN: Surge in Advice Shop customers
The impact of the cost of living crisis has seen a huge rise in the numbers of people looking for advice and help on securing benefits.
West Lothian’s Advice shops saw a 22% increase on...
Over 4,000 electric vehicle charger fines issued
More than 4,000 fines have been handed to drivers in Edinburgh who have exceeded the maximum stay in electric vehicle charging bays.
The city council has issued an average of 462 overstay penalties every month...
EAST LOTHIAN: Developers to pay £1.3m towards education for new houses
Developers building a new housing estate in an East Lothian village will pay £1.3 million towards additional primary and secondary school accommodation, under an agreement with the council.
Bellway Homes was initially granted planning permission...
EAST LOTHIAN: Private car park set up to tackle ‘drug use’ at beauty spot
Controversial car park at reservoir gets go ahead
A commercial car park set up at a popular beauty spot in order to tackle ‘drug use, drug moving and sexual activity’ has been given permission to remain,...
EAST LOTHIAN: Thousands of hours of care at home needs not met
Shortages in carers have left East Lothian’s most vulnerable residents missing out on thousands of hours of care each week, report reveals.
A new report on the state of elderly care provision across the county...
New Lidl store set to open at Meadowbank
Plans for the former TK Maxx unit to become twelfth Edinburgh supermarket for the discount retailer
Plans to open a new Lidl store at Edinburgh’s Meadowbank retail park have been revealed.
The supermarket is set to...
Still no long-term housing plans for Ukrainians on cruise ship
No plans have been made to move displaced Ukrainians living on a cruise ship in Edinburgh into proper housing, as the council warns a failure to arrange long-term accommodation for refugees could leave many...
Update from Brunton Theatre – shows are not cancelled
The Brunton Theatre Trust is working hard to source and set up alternative venues for their programme of events, within Musselburgh and close by.
The venue was hit by devastating news that its performance spaces...
Community garden project picks up pace after delays
Plans for a new community garden which will create a space for residents of an Edinburgh estate to grow their own fruit and vegetables are picking up pace after suffering a series of setbacks...
Ukrainian refugees find jobs in hospitality in Edinburgh
A number of refugees from Ukraine have successfully found work in Edinburgh hotels after graduating from an industry training programme.
Nine individuals who fled the war were enrolled onto the Destination Hospitality programme, which advances...
More than £10m cuts to social care as huge funding gap remains
A raft of cuts were agreed by the city's health and social care partnership as opposition cllr claims services in "a critical condition"
More than £10 million of cuts have been made to social care...
Filmhouse would need ‘restructure’ to be kept as cinema, councillor claims
The campaign continues to ensure an independent cinema remains on the site of the much-loved Edinburgh institution
Edinburgh’s Filmhouse would need to undergo a “restructure” to secure a long-term future as a cinema, according...
Council housing budget halved say opposition
According to opposition councillors, Edinburgh Council’s budget for building new council homes has been “almost cut in half,” sparking calls for officials to be “honest and upfront” about the scale of the city’s housing...
Beach snack van wins over the doubters
A snack van given a one year licence to operate at an East Lothian beach has been told it can stay for three more years after operating without any incidents.
Markos Akgum applied for the...
Drinks balcony refused at Caley Picture House
The Edinburgh Wetherspoon’s bid to open its balcony up as a drinks terrace has failed.
The council refused to grant planning permission over fears the changes would ruin the character of the former Lothian Road...
Ukrainian families become homeless in Edinburgh
A total of 22 Ukrainian refugee households in Edinburgh have become homeless since arriving in the country.
New figures have revealed the challenges faced by some displaced families trying to find stable accommodation after fleeing...
Fund established to help council tenants struggling to pay rent
Some council tenants in Edinburgh to be offered more financial help after rent increase.
Awards of up to £220 will be made available to those struggling to meet housing costs, after the council increased rents...
Parking fines increase in East Lothian as restrictions extended
Council ready to increase parking fines to £100.
Parking fines are set to go up to £100 in East Lothian as more waiting restrictions are introduced on streets.Plans to introduce the new higher penalty for...
Mother’s Day is on the Horizon at Pettycur Bay
A SCOTTISH TRADITION ON OFFER FOR MOTHERS DAY AT HORIZONS, PETTYCUR BAY HOLIDAY PARK
A traditional High Tea is on offer for Mother’s Day, Sunday 19 March, at Horizons Restaurant & The Waterfront Bar, Pettycur...
Whitburn celebrates link to rock guitar icon
Chief of US music giant Fender, a Whitburn man, donates iconic Stratocaster guitar to town's new museum
The Chief Executive Officer of one of the world’s best-known guitar brands has given a special gift to...
Police being trained to administer overdose life saver
Naloxone training rolled out to all West Lothian officers
Police across West Lothian are being trained to deliver the lifesaving drug Naloxone in a bid to counter deaths from overdose.
The drug – which reverses the...
Bookshop café avoids closure after councillors grant appeal
An Edinburgh bookshop café has avoided being shut down by the council amid a planning row after councillors agreed it is “supported by the community”.
Krem Karamel was threatened with closure after operating without the correct planning...
Bidding trends forecast for 2023
Andrew Morrison, founder of Edinburgh-based AM Bid, Scotland's leading bid and tender specialist, looks ahead to the next twelve months.
"2022 was the year when the term VUCA really came into its own. The acronym...
Road closed at West Linton
A section of the A702 has been closed in West Linton due to damage to Westwater Bridge caused by increased river flows following a period of heavy rainfall.
A closure has been put in place...
Birthlink is celebrating – 111 years old this year
The charity Birthlink has two shops in Edinburgh one at Lower Gilmore Place and the other in Bruntsfield
The well established thrift shops have a very simple ethos - nothing is ever wasted, and...
Scouting needs new volunteers – online information evening on Tuesday
Think you know Scouting – think again!
Scouts inspire and enable a generation
The volunteers are everyday heroes
Sign up for the online information evening on Tuesday 29 November at 7.30pm here https://sesscouts.org.uk/edinburgh-north-east-scouts-information-event/
This event is taking place online to...
West Lothian Table Tennis Club – free drop in sessions at The Centre
West Lothian Table Tennis Club, (WLTTC), which recently took up residency at The Centre, Livingston is offering free drop-in sessions for shoppers who want to try their hand at the sport.
‘The Pop in and...
