Tag: Rolling Update

Sunday 1 November: 11.00 to 14.00: Plant Spring Flowers; design a Tree sign for the Orchard; bring Apples to the Apple Press. Tools and materials provided.

Independent coverage of Scotland’s 32 councils, asking:

‘How effective. At what cost? What happened? Who decided? What it means? What happens next?

From the Producer of ‘ What’s the Point? ’; the Scottish local-government podcast and radio show. Follow the money. Follow the decisions across your local council.

https://www.councilwatch.org.uk/#edinburgh

Help keep The Reid for the Community. A Steering Committee is in place. Hear about the plans to take The Reid into community ownership. Work is already underway to establish a Community Benefit Society (CBS) that could manage a transfer of ownership. Specific volunteer roles (Secretary, Treasurer) need to be filled. IT and PR help needed.

Read about the buyout plan here: https://thereidforthecommunity.org.uk/the-buyout/

Join the mailing list here: https://thereidforthecommunity.org.uk/

A new Transport Scotland report reinforces the value of active local travel and highlights the importance of good infrastructure in encouraging people to walk, wheel and cycle. That means safer crossings, better-maintained pavements, accessible routes for wheelchair users and people with buggies, secure cycle parking, dependable public transport and connected routes that help people reach schools, shops and workplaces. Read the report here: https://www.transport.gov.scot/publication/active-travel-framework-indicators-updated-baseline-report/

The service will be held at 1pm, at the War Memorial, Prestonfield Avenue. It will be led by Rev Dr Maryann Rennie, Parish Minister, and Pauline Robertson, Parish Deacon.

At 10 East uffolk Road, EH16 5PH

“Iqra Academy Edinburgh will be hosting a National Mosque Open Day on Sunday 18th October 2026, from 2pm to 5pm , and we would like to warmly invite all members of your association to come along.

This is a wonderful opportunity for people from all backgrounds to visit the mosque, learn more about Islam, meet members of the local Muslim community and help strengthen understanding and relationships within our wider community.

Everyone is welcome, including families and children.”

www.ukim.org

The Autumn round of the University of Edinburgh Community Grant scheme is now open for applications and will close at 10am on Monday 26 th October. Open to local community groups, charities and organisations, the scheme supports projects that create positive social impact for people living in the City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, West Lothian, Scottish Borders and Fife. Grants of up to £5000 are available and further details on eligibility and how to apply can be found here: https://local.ed.ac.uk/community-grants/how-to-apply

An online information session providing helpful guidance on how to submit a good application will be held on Thursday 15 th October from 12pm – 1pm. Book your place via the following link: book here

Go to the Planning news update. Find out more on this website: http://www.ratcliffeterrace.com/

Details on the Summerhall redevelopment proposal and on the public consultation date here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zw9tWRD9waQWdqrr9xxtQZIR74k3BzSA/view?usp=drive_link

See the project website here: www.summerhallconsultation.co.uk

The declared intention of the working group is to establish a Community Benefit Society (CBS). Membership will cost £1. Once registered and at the fundraising stage, the Reid CBS will offer shares for £25 each, aiming to build the capital needed to pursue a Community Right to Buy application.

A public meeting will be held on Sunday 25 October, 4pm to 5pm. The venue has still to be confirmed but will hopefully be Reid Memorial Church. You will find out a lot more then. There are also some key CBS roles to be filled!