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The Bellevue Chapel on Rodney Street has applied for permission to alter an existing railing and low wall to allow access for a double gate for pedestrian access to the garden (Ref. 11/01736/FUL). The gate would match the existing railings for size, material (cast iron) and colour (Bible black).
There's a busy month ahead at McDonald Road Library, with events planned which will appeal to a range of ages and interests.
Most eye-catching will be the discussion between journalist Stuart Kelly and the highly acclaimed author James Robertson (right).
Last Thursday we chided the muddle-headed message of an anonymous street artist outside Shrubhill House (Breaking news, 2.6.11). Today we are happy to report more successful thought-play at the other extreme of Broughton.
Organisers have announced an important exhibition in Broughton of new works by the acclaimed Scottish artist Philip Braham during August's Edinburgh Art Festival.
STILL. will be Braham's first solo show since 2005, and represents something of a coup for the two-year-old Union Gallery, where staff are already fielding enquiries about it from art historians, institutions and private collectors far and wide.
The 5th of May 2011 is likely to go down in Scottish political history – and not just because it marked the first Holyrood election in which your humble correspondent was eligible to cast a vote, writes Peter Geoghegan. That Alex Salmond won an overall majority in a system purposely designed to militate against that very possibility was a testament to the strength of the SNP campaign, albeit helped by the paucity of Labour’s vision and the collapse in the Lib-Dem vote.
A second public consultation period has opened anent the controversial Leith Biomass Plant, meaning concerned citizens have until 17 June to raise new objections to the proposal.
As previously reported here, both local community councils have come out against the plans, but at the latest NTBCC meeting on 9 May fresh grounds for opposition were suggested: the visual impact of the smoke plume above the plant, and of aviation warning lights attached to the chimney.
Malcolm Chisholm, MSP this morning officially opened the new office for Home Start Leith and North East Edinburgh on Leith Walk.
This branch is part of a national charity whose volunteers have offered advice, friendship and practical support to families for over 25 years. They help those facing difficulties due to problems such as bereavement, poverty, isolation, multiple-births, lone parenting, illness or disability.
Many people dream of becoming a politician. Pilrig resident Ken O’Neill went further, backing himself as an independent candidate on the Lothians List in last month’s Scottish Parliamentary Election. Here he reflects on what many non-partisan observers regarded as his successful campaign with an unsuccessful result.
Why did you do it? Was it worth it? What's next?
Among other things, the Conservative–Lib-Dem Government at Westminster wants 'to give citizens, communities and local government the power and information they need to come together, solve the problems they face and build the Britain they want' (http://bit.ly/hPKssz).
Do you live in a flat? Do you, your Green conscience, frigid extremities and Bank Manager worry about energy efficiency?
Help is at mitten.
In June and July, the Edinburgh World Heritage Trust are hosting two free workshops on energy-saving appliances/behaviour. In the autumn, they'll deal with building efficiency. They promise practical and effective suggestions to help you save money.