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SPURTLE TO RUN ELECTION HUSTINGS

The General Election is imminent, and in keeping with previous years Spurtle will organise  a hustings for the Edinburgh North and Leith…
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BIG PLANS FOR FORMER POST OFFICE SITE

To no-one's surprise, a major development is in the offing for 10 Brunswick Road, the 4.08 acre site of the late-lamented Post Office sorting office.…
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MUSICIANS TO ROCK THE BOAT AT DRUMMOMD

Drummond CHS will showcase new rock talents at a concert on 22 April. Three local bands and a guest group will star.Tickets on sale at the school…
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EVERYTHING MUST GO!

Work to demolish 2 buildings at 47–9 Annandale Street is well under way.Already, 80 percent of the flooring clearance appears to be complete.The…
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McDONALD RD PLANS TO GO ON DISPLAY

Locals will have a second chance to see pre-planning application designs for the old Martin & Frost site at 130 McDonald Rd.Architects will…
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PARKING CHANGES – RESPONSE

The deadline for responses to City of Edinburgh Council's proposed amendments to Traffic Regulation Orders on parking has been shifted to 31 March.…
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BOTANICS EAST GATE REOPENS ON 29 MARCH

The Royal Botanic Garden's East Gate on Inverleith Row, closed since 29 February, is expected to open again on 29 March. There is additional…
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POLICE HIGHLIGHT GROWING PROBLEM

Spring is nearly here, and some people's fancies are lightly turning to thoughts of pinching things from your back green.With low-risk, easy-pickings…
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NTBCC – NEW DATE AND VENUE FOR APRIL MEETING

The closure of Drummond CHS during the Easter Holiday means a new date and venue for the New Town and Broughton Community Council's next monthly…
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NEW GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR BUILDING RESTORATION

On 15 March, City of Edinburgh Council will launch a Building Restoration Grant Scheme to meet up to 75–90% of costs incurred in restoring or…
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