Sustainable Camping – what is it?
With signs of spring and hopes of summer, experienced camper Peter Byrd’s Definitive Guide to Sustainable Camping https://professionalcamping.com/guides/sustainable-camping-definitive-guide) comes to us at a great time. Whether you are a daytime hill walker enjoying the Pentlands, an overnight camper or a serious wild country backpacker, Peter’s “Leave No Trace” camping principles and his “Ten Essentials of Sustainable Camping” are an invaluable guide for all of us who want to enjoy and preserve our wonderful countryside.
REVIEW OF COMMUNITY COUNCILS SCHEME- your chance to comment
In 2018/19 a public consultation was held on the need for changes in the Community Councils Scheme - the rules and regulations which govern the conduct, procedures and operation of Community Councils.
Based on responses to that consultation, the City of Edinburgh Council has now produced a report reviewing the Community Councils Scheme and suggesting various changes and additions (helpfully shown in red). These include updates on Community Planning; the inclusion of Scottish Youth Parliament representatives on Community Councils; an Engagement Officer with responsibility for youth and community involvement; changes to the Code of Conduct; and the introduction of a Complaints Procedure.
This draft Scheme forms part of a Consultation Pack which includes a covering letter, list of contents, recommendations and response form and is available on the Council’s online consultation hub https://consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/, in libraries and local area offices.
A drop-in session is to be held on 21 February 2019, 3 – 4 pm, Wester Hailes Library, 1 Westside Plaza.
The deadline for responses is 2 May 2019.
A WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN-Exploring your Political Pathways
On Saturday 23 February The Parliament Project is running a workshop for women who'd like to be more involved in politics-but aren't sure where to start!
Held as part of the Audacious Women Festival in the City Art Centre, Edinburgh, from 10.30-12.30pm, information and tickets are available at: bit.ly/AWF19Politic.
There is also information on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/2489479244412777/and Twitter @theParliamentPA WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN-Exploring your Political Pathways On Saturday 23 February The Parliament Project is running a workshop for women who'd like to be more involved in politics-but aren't sure where to start! Held as part of the Audacious Women Festival in the City Art Centre, Edinburgh, from 10.30-12.30pm, information and tickets are available at: bit.ly/AWF19Politic. There is also information on FacebookTwitter @theParliamentP
A consultation on fireworks in Scotland: Your experiences, your ideas, your views
In November last year, the Minister for Community Safety announced the Scottish Government would be taking forward a public consultation on the use and regulation of fireworks in Scotland. I am pleased to confirm that the consultation is now live and will run for a period 14 weeks, closing on Monday 13th May 2019.
During the consultation the Scottish Government will seek views on how people use and enjoy fireworks, the impact they have on people and communities across Scotland, as well as their impact on animals. It will seek views on the sale of fireworks to the general public, and ideas on what action can be taken to ensure fireworks continue to be enjoyed safely and responsibly.
While much of the current legislation on the sale of fireworks is reserved to Westminster the consultation will help to identify gaps, issues or unintended consequences with the current regulatory framework.
Alongside the consultation we will be running a series of engagement events to create opportunities for members of the public, alongside local partners, to deliberate on the key issues and discuss with others what could be done going forward. Details of events alongside access to the consultation on Citizen Space can be found via the following link https://consult.gov.scot/safer-communities/fireworks/
Positive News on our Public Toilets
Lobbying by the Community Council, the Amenity Association and Councillors on the threatened closure of Colinton’s public toilets has produced some positive results. CEC’s newly launched public consultation on potential savings in response to Government cuts includes proposals which should ensure that Colinton’s toilets remain open – for now.
For more details of these important CEC proposals, with specific reference to our Public Toilets, read Councillor Scott Arthur’s article here: (https://drscottarthur.scot/2019/01/18/saved-colintons-public-toilets/).
It’s vital that we maintain the focus and pressure on those in positions of power about this issue, so please continue to “watch this space”; take part in the consultation ; and write to our Councillors and MSPs on the importance of keeping open the Public Toilets in Colinton.
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Colinton Community Council Meeting - Tuesday 12th March 2018
The next meeting of Colinton Community Council will be on Tuesday 12th March 2019 at 7:30pm in the Function Hall at Colinton Bowling Club, 49A Redford Road. Papers for the meeting can be found at:.
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Be prepared this winter
Follow our winter code. Heat, insulate and protect
Heat
Warmth offers the best protectionagainst frozen pipes, so when temperatures are low, leave your heating on a low setting, or set it to come on a couple of times a day.