04/16/2018 by Bruce Ryan

LHNCC’s recent months #CelebrateCCs

Quarterly Newsletter launched – April 2018
Support and volunteering for £eith Chooses – resulting in grants for 67 applicants
Hosted Newhaven Tram Consultation presentation at Committee meeting, ongoing involvement and collaboration with other CCs
Hosted various Planning Application presentations and responded as appropriate to requests for help from local residents
Supported Newhaven Community Project
Provided support for several local residents with their various queries
Ongoing participation and support for Leith Festival
Involved in campaign for Leith Museum
Provided financial and volunteer support or Victoria Primary School Christmas Lighting and Gala Day events
Participated in Age Friendly Community Event
Represented at Remembrance Day Service – November 2017
Represented at Commemoration Service for Quintinshill (Gretna) Rail disaster – May 2017

04/09/2018 by Bruce Ryan

Royal Voluntary Service is looking for new volunteers

(adapted from an email from RVS)

The Royal Voluntary Service is one of the largest providers of volunteers in Great Britain, all doing fantastic volunteering work. It aims to inspire, encourage and empower people to volunteer and share their skills and talents in order to alleviate loneliness and isolation in older people. Activities will be supported by funds raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

We are currently recruiting volunteers for a new Book Group in the Leith area. The role will involve helping with the basic organisation of the group and recruiting and welcoming new members. Full training will be provided.

Come and join us in making a big difference to the lives of isolated older people in your local community!

To find out more, email denise.young@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk or call 07787 272860

04/03/2018 by Bruce Ryan

Edinburgh Council consultations

LHNCC has no opinion on the following Edinburgh Council consultations, but simply provides links to people who may be interested.

Both consultations close on 24 April.

04/01/2018 by Bruce Ryan

Victoria Primary School Initial design concept likely to change

LHNCC has received these design concepts. Please note that they are initial and so are likely to change.

Please also note that Edinburgh Council does not currently have the funds for this building.

Click the graphic to see the full PDF.

03/30/2018 by Bruce Ryan

The role of chocolate!

Leith Central Community Council

(adapted form an email from a PhD student)

I am a nutrition PhD student and I am researching nutrition and healthy ageing, with a particular focus on chocolate’s role. The study is looking for volunteers from in and around the Lothian area aged between 50 to 60 years. Approval from the Research Ethics Committee at Queen Margaret University has been obtained.

Here is a link for some more information on the study: https://www.qmu.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/20170608-edinburgh-and-lothian-chocolate-lovers-wanted-for-university-study/

If you would like any further information about the nature of this study please do not hesitate to get in touch and I will be more than happy to help.

Ruth Ashaye, MSc, ANutr
PhD Research Student
Queen Margaret University
Musselburgh
EH21 6UU
Email: RAshaye@qmu.ac.uk

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03/30/2018 by Bruce Ryan

Free lunch!

Leith residents aged 60 or more, and public, private and voluntary sector organisations, are invited to help identify shared priorities for creating an Age-Friendly Community.

24 April 12:00 pm, Leith Community Education Centre, 12a New Kirkgate Leith EH6 6AD

To book a place, contact Meiko on 07974 881186 or via m.makita@hw.ac.uk

03/30/2018 by Bruce Ryan

Heat opportunities mapping: public consultation on draft supplementary guidance

Leith Central Community Council

The City of Edinburgh Council has prepared draft Supplementary Guidance on Heat Opportunities Mapping. This sets out potential opportunities for establishing district heat networks within the context of the Local Development Plan.

You can view the draft Supplementary Guidance online at http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/supplementaryguidance or through the Council’s Consultation Hub: consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/heat-supplementary-guidance.

(All of CEC’s Supplementary Guidance, providing further details on policies in the adopted Edinburgh Local Development Plan is online at http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/supplementaryguidance.)

The consultation begins on Thursday 29 March 2018 and closes on Thursday 10 May 2018. All response should be submitted via the Consultation Hub.

If you have any queries about the draft guidance, then please contact Lynne McMenemy of CEC by email: lynne.mcmenemy@edinburgh.gov.uk or telephone 0131 529 2485.

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