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(With thanks to LHNCC for reblogging this article – the original is here. And to Edinburgh planning staff for having a sense of humour about their chocolate biscuit choices. And more seriously for the cost savings and environmental benefits of online government. Just so long as planning documents can be accessed offline too…)
Last week we received our 10,000 on-line application. Whilst this gave us cause for great celebration (we opened a packet of chocolate biscuits – as only planners would) it is a significant milestone. The submission of applications electronically is something we have been encouraging for a number of years as this benefits both us and our customers in how we handle their application.
Chocolate biscuits – other types of biscuits are available
Last year, the Scottish Government set out the savings people make by submitting on-line. In general applicants save £200 on average with planning authorities saving £50 on average per application. This not only means savings to us and our customers but it is also good for the environment by reducing the amount of printing, copying and packaging.
Submitting applications on-line is one part of ensuring our customers have greater access to planning information. This includes allowing you to view and comment on applications on-line and read key documents such as the Local Development Plan and planning guidance. This is all supported by increased access to the internet through computers and free wi fi in Council buildings, libraries and neighbourhood offices. In time, we will see the regular Development Management Sub-Committees and Planning Committees webcast when you can watch all the action from the comfort of your armchair or on the bus.
Speak up Speak out about keeping safe online and on your phone
The harmful effects of cyber bullying and ‘sexting’ are being highlighted by the latest phase of the Speak up Speak out public protection campaign. The campaign launched on Tuesday 11 February, to coincide with Safer Internet Day 2014.
It’s the fourth in a series of campaigns by the City of Edinburgh Council, Police Scotland and NHS Lothian highlighting public protection issues. This phase focuses on keeping safe online and on your phone. It’s a topic relevant to everyone but particularly to:
To coincide with Safer Internet Day, Police Scotland and the City of Edinburgh Council have arranged a series of events in schools, community venues and libraries across the city. In addition, a range of posters will be seen in venues across Edinburgh to spotlight the main issues and directing people to these contact points for help:
A radio advert will be aired on Forth One and Two for one week from Tuesday 11 February and a series of child-friendly posters have been developed for primary and secondary schools.
If you’d like to hear more about the campaign or would like some campaign posters, please contact ann.duff@edinburgh.gov.uk
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These minutes were adopted with no changes from the draft version published on 30 January.
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These minutes were adopted with no changes from the draft version published on 2 January.
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