AN award-winning publicity campaign is vying for honours with the best in Britain. The Your Community Council initiative took gold in the community category in last year's PRide Awards in Scotland, run by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR). The project - which included a website, posters, leaflets and media relations work - aimed… Continue reading Award-winning campaign vies for national honour
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Helen steps down from top community role
COMMUNITY campaigner Helen Taylor has stepped down from her role as chairwoman of West Lothian Association of Community Councils. In a letter to Association members, Ms Taylor said was resigning from the voluntary post due to personal circumstances. She held the position for four years. Ms Taylor, originally from Linlithgow, was instrumental in the launch… Continue reading Helen steps down from top community role
£4 million project provides new homes for rent
A £4 million Edinburgh housing development - which includes new homes for people with disabilities - was officially opened today by local councillor Andrew Burns. The project at Coxfield Lane, off Gorgie Road, provides 42 new flats for rent. Six of the new homes have been set aside to accommodate people with brain injuries and… Continue reading £4 million project provides new homes for rent
Community campaign wins gold award
COMMUNITY councillors in West Lothian are celebrating this week – after a campaign to boost their profile won a top award. They took gold in the best community campaign category of the Scotland PRide Awards, organised by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR). Adrian Mahoney of The PR Store – the Bo'ness agency which… Continue reading Community campaign wins gold award
First Minister’s praise for website
FIRST Minister Jack McConnell has praised a pioneering internet project. He has written to West Lothian Association of Community Councils to congratulate everyone involved in the launch of their website – http://www.yourcommunitycouncil.co.uk The portal was launched earlier this year, with information, news and contact details for more than 30 community councils across West Lothian. It… Continue reading First Minister’s praise for website
High-tech boost for community councils
COMMUNITY councils in West Lothian now have a new set of high-tech tools to help them promote their views. A laptop and data projector have been bought to help the voluntary groups deliver presentations at public meetings and take part in training sessions. The IT equipment was bought by West Lothian Association of Community Councils… Continue reading High-tech boost for community councils
Community councils in West Lothian – nominations set to close
ANYONE interested in standing for a community council in West Lothian has just a week left to put themselves forward. The closing date for nominations in the forthcoming elections is 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 29. Helen Taylor, the chair of West Lothian Association of Community Councils, said: "I'd encourage anyone interested in serving on… Continue reading Community councils in West Lothian – nominations set to close
PR Store campaign shortlisted for top award
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
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
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
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