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£eith Decides – Apply now!

Just over a week to go for applications for £eith Decides!

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If you know anyone that’s applying but needs a bit of support to get their application in on time just let Katie Swann know. She can help with getting a group constituted, advice about bank accounts, checking criteria and eligibility etc.

If you know a group that works in Leith and could benefit from some funding, networking and a higher profile that HASN’T applied yet, there’s still time.

Please share and encourage people to get involved.

Get in touch with Katie 0131 529 7492 leith.decides@edinburgh.gov.uk

http://www.edinburghnp.org.uk/neighbourhood-partnerships/leith/about/%C2%A3eith-decides/

Review of the Scottish Planning System – your chance to speak

Background Information
The Scottish Government’s Programme for Government 2015-2016 announced that it would ‘… review the operation of the planning system in Scotland, identifying the scope for further reform with a focus on delivering a quicker, more accessible and efficient planning process, in particular increasing delivery of high quality housing developments.’

Planning Aid for Scotland would like to hear your views about the Scottish Government Review of the Scottish Planning System. PAS is holding a series of 3 events for volunteers, Community Councils and other community groups, members of the public and Development Trusts at which it would like to hear your views about how the Scottish planning system should be reformed. Continue reading →