A CAMPAIGN to promote community councils in West Lothian has been shortlisted for a top award. The drive - to make the local groups more accessible and accountable - has been nominated for a PRide Award, the "Oscars" of the public relations world. The contest is run by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR)… Continue reading PR Store campaign shortlisted for top award
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Community councils’ group to hold AGM
West Lothian Association of Community Councils will hold its annual general meeting in Houstoun House, Uphall, on Wednesday, September 14. The group will report on its work over the past year - including the launch of a new website ( http://www.yourcommunitycouncil.co.uk ) to promote the 34 community councils across West Lothian. The event will start… Continue reading Community councils’ group to hold AGM
Jobs boost as Scots Secretary opens housing HQ
A SCOTS housing association unveiled its new HQ today - along with plans to recruit around 20 new staff. Dunedin Canmore Housing Association said it was advertising a variety of jobs as part of a growth strategy. The news came as Scottish Secretary Alistair Darling officially opened the Association's new offices at New Mart Road… Continue reading Jobs boost as Scots Secretary opens housing HQ
Scottish Secretary to open new housing HQ
SCOTTISH Secretary Alistair Darling is set to officially open the new offices of Dunedin Canmore Housing Association tomorrow (Wednesday, August 24). The headquarters, at New Mart Road, is part of the multi-million pound Quadrant development next to Edinburgh’s historic Corn Exchange. Mr Darling is the local MP for the area. Association chief executive Ewan Fraser… Continue reading Scottish Secretary to open new housing HQ
Livingston residents urged to set up community councils
PEOPLE in Livingston are being urged to come forward and represent their communities. Many areas of the new town have no community council - and miss out on the opportunity to scrutinise planning and licensing applications. "Livingston has a fair share of residents and tenant groups," said Helen Taylor, the chair of West Lothian Association… Continue reading Livingston residents urged to set up community councils
City housing association has new boss
AN Edinburgh housing association has a new boss. Ewan Fraser is the new chief executive of Dunedin Canmore Housing Association. The organisation manages nearly 4000 homes around Edinburgh, West Lothian, Stirling and Fife. Mr Fraser (51), who lives in Fairmilehead in Edinburgh, officially took up his new position today (Monday, August 1). He replaces Alan… Continue reading City housing association has new boss
Edinburgh tenants say yes to new landlord
TENANTS in south Edinburgh have said yes to plans to transfer their council homes to a non-profit-making body. Dunedin Canmore Housing Association is expected to take ownership of the 212 properties in Hyvots and Moredun Park at the end of the year. The City of Edinburgh Council is supporting the transfer in return for a… Continue reading Edinburgh tenants say yes to new landlord
£4 complex provides new homes for pensioners and families
A £4 MILLION housing development - providing new flats for rent in Edinburgh - was officially opened today (Monday, June 27) by the city's Lord Provost, Lesley Hinds. The development at Stenhouse Mill Wynd, off Gorgie Road, has transformed a derelict site into sheltered accommodation for pensioners and homes for local families. The 39 flats… Continue reading £4 complex provides new homes for pensioners and families
New health complex in Midlothian
A NEW health centre in Midlothian opened its doors to patients today (Monday, May 16). The new Bonnyrigg Health Centre provides homes for three GP practices, along with district nurses, health visitors, midwives, physiotherapists and other health workers. The building, at 109-111 High Street, replaces the existing centre at 35-37 High Street. David White, the… Continue reading New health complex in Midlothian
£8m health complex treats 50,000 patient
A PIONEERING Lothian health complex has treated its 50,000th patient. The £8 million Leith Community Treatment Centre, just off Great Junction Road, was opened last July by the then health minister Malcolm Chisholm. It provides a wide range of outpatient and day services for adults and children living in Leith and surrounding areas of north-east… Continue reading £8m health complex treats 50,000 patient
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