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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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
Green MSP to mark hospital’s environmental work
The joint leader of the Scottish Green Party is to plant a tree at St. John's Hospital in Livingston today (Monday, May 23). MSP Robin Harper will mark the hospital's accreditation with ISO 14001 - an international award given to organisations which demonstrate high environmental standards. Mr Harper, whose regional constituency covers Livingston, is expected… Continue reading Green MSP to mark hospital’s environmental work
New staff and equipment to treat bone diseases
LOTHIAN health chiefs are investing in new staff and equipment to help people with the bone disease osteoporosis. A second hi-tech scanner to detect and treat the disease is being set up at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh. Local GPs will soon be able to refer patients directly for tests using the high-tech equipment.… Continue reading New staff and equipment to treat bone diseases
Edinburgh mums top breastfeeding poll
Mothers in Edinburgh lead the way in Scotland when it comes to breastfeeding. New research has shown the capital has the highest percentage of mothers breastfeeding their babies more than six weeks after birth. The research, compiled by the NHS in Scotland, compared health board and council areas across Scotland. The survey found that 56.4… Continue reading Edinburgh mums top breastfeeding poll
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
Companies urged to follow TV chef Jamie
TV chef Jamie Oliver started the healthy eating revolution with children . . . now companies are being urged to follow suit. Staff at NHS Lothian are offering free advice and training to help local firms introduce healthy food in staff canteens. Businesses are also being given advice on other staff health issues. Sue Muir… Continue reading Companies urged to follow TV chef Jamie
£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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