On the evening of 24 June, over 212 people came to the Spurtle’s General Election Hustings in Broughton St Mary’s Parish Church. The meeting was chaired by Leith Central Community Council’s acting vice-chair Harald Tobermann.
The Spurtle hustings will take place on 24 June, 7.30pm–9.30pm, at Broughton St Mary's Parish Church (Bellevue Crescent).
Entry is free but we'd appreciate cash donations afterwards to help us cover the cost of the event - we don't have a card reader.
It would help us to gauge voters' priorities, and set a citizens' agenda, if you either email us questions in advance or outline those policy areas which matter most to you.
These important bits and pieces were spotted hanging from the railings outside 49 East Claremont Street yesterday.
If any reader knows the licence holder Mr Mirza Fahimul Islam, please let him know.
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Leith Festival is one of the oldest in Edinburgh.
It dates back to 1907 when a Badge Day was first held to raise funds for Leith Hospital.
Saturday’s Gala enjoyed bright sunshine, and gusty conditions which ensured owners of hats and stall pagodas never knew quite what to expect next.
The event included wide open spaces …
After all the fun and crowds and cacophony on Leith Links today, the quiet curve of Constitution Street.
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We now know the names of all candidates standing in the Edinburgh North & Leith constituency for the General Election on 4 July.
They are, in alphabetical order by surname:
Scottish Liberal Democrats – ANDERSEN, Mike
Scottish National Party (SNP) – BROCK, Deidre
Scottish Family Party – Defending Traditional Values – DEEPNARAIN, Niel
Scottish Labour Party – GILBERT, Tracy
Socialist Labour Party – JACOBSEN, David Don
Cat forming a disorderly Q.
No. 36 in an occasional photo-series celebrating Spurtleshire street-name signs.
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What issues should candidates be addressing during the general election campaign in Edinburgh North & Leith?
We want to know what matters most to you. Your answers will help build a citizens' agenda to make sure politicians are answering to voters, instead of simply setting their own agenda.
Your responses will also help us to make sure the Spurtle's coverage and hustings on 24 June are as relevant as possible to local concerns. (There will of course be opportunities to ask questions from the floor at our in-person event.)
Broughton Primary and Higher Grade School opened in November 1896 to much acclaim and excitement.