SNP Group, City of Edinburgh Council

The SNP is committed to giving more people than ever before the opportunity to access good quality affordable housing. If you want it - vote for it!

The City of Edinburgh Council are a Carer Positive Employer -

In the photo Sue McClintock from Carers Scotland presents the award to the City of Edinburgh Council Carers Champion.

Councillor Norman Work, Carers’ Champion, said: “With an ageing population and people working later in life, it’s inevitable that more employees will become carers in the future.

“By working closely with staff to ensure needs are identified and met I am confident we can provide a comfortable and flexible atmosphere for unpaid carers, and I am delighted that we now have Carer Positive-Engaged status in recognition of this.” - Norrie Work

The SNP Group at City of Edinburgh Council meeting on June 2nd.

Councillor Norman Work recently opened a new exhibition at the Queensferry Museum which documents the experience of the town during the First World War. Check out Councillor Work's blog about this fascinating exhibition at:

http://www.theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2016/03/edinburgh-councillor-blogs-councillor-norman-work-opens-dramatic-new-exhibition/

Happy Birthday Councillor Catherine Fullerton from all of your colleagues in the SNP Group. Have a great day!

Councillor Fullerton today opened the raising awareness of child poverty' in Edinburgh '1 in 5' campaign. Truly inspirational speakers - much to be done!

Councillor Norrie Work, Almond Ward visited the local site in Queensferry where works are being undertaken for the Vat run pump track and bike trail. Fantastic progress being made on the outside classroom and track expansion. Well done to Iwan Thomas and all of the volunteers!

For more pictures of the work going on, check out Councillor Works page @

https://facebook.com/norrie.work

Keith Brown MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure, Investment and Cities and Councillor Gavin Barrie, Convener for Economy met at Ferrygait Drive to help splice fibre optic cable; ensuring another tranche of homes and businesses can now access high speed broadband.

Councillor Barrie said "Having this infrastucture in place will provide a great boost to our business community and act as a major draw for future inward investment. Firms can look forward to benefitting from much faster speeds which will allow them to operate more efficiently, work in new ways and exploit new business opportunities.

Residents will be able to access the same level of superfast service - something which will be warmly welcomed when you consider average households have seven gadgets and devices connected to their internet at any one time.

With 89 per cent of the capital now connected, thousands of homes and businesses will notice a real difference to the quality of their connections if they subscribe to the new services. Find out whether your area is ready and how to take advantage of the roll-out at the Scotland Superfast website."

http://www.scotlandsuperfast.com/where-when/

Councillor Barrie, Convener of the Economy Committee saw the launch of the new Edinburgh Vintage Trail booklet at Central Library yesterday, where there is an accompanying exhibition.

For further details, check out https://talesofonecity.wordpress.com/2016/03/17/hit-the-edinburgh-vintage-trail-and-win-a-five-star-experience/

Councillor Fullerton visited Hillhead Primary School in Ratho yesterday to see the work being carried out to tackle child poverty. Pupils have set up a 'pop up' shop where they can donate old items of school uniform for other pupils and parents to buy at a lower price.

Happy Birthday to Councillor Frank Ross. Have a great day from all of your colleagues in the SNP Group!