17 OCTOBER 2019 – NEWS AND EVENTS IN NORTH WEST EDINBURGH

EDINBURGH POVERTY COMMISSION is working to define the steps the city needs to make to reduce, mitigate, and prevent poverty in Edinburgh. In the third phase of our work, up to 15 December, we want to focus on the theme of ‘Place’ – asking what can be done to make sure people on low incomes live in well-designed, affordable, and sustainable places. We are asking for your help once again, we want to hear from individuals and organisations across the city who have experience of living with or supporting people facing these issues. We want to hear your thoughts on the causes of poverty in Edinburgh. There are extremes of inequality with people in poverty living in all areas of the city and some of the most disadvantaged families living side by side with some of Scotland’s most affluent communities. We have our ‘Places’ call for evidence with four questions to which we are seeking responses. Our ask to you is to give us your thoughts and responses to these questions, either using the form attached or by visiting our consultation pages at https://consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/bi/edinburgh-poverty-commission-phase-three-places/ We are also asking you to circulate this call for evidence to any networks and contacts you think may be interested in responding. Any responses you could provide by 15 December would be very much appreciated. Contact strategyandinsight@edinburgh.gov.uk

NEW CONSULTATIONS FROM CEC Craigroyston Primary School Parent Travel Survey 2019 Closes 22 Oct 2019 2020/21 Budget Consultation Closes 30 Nov 2019

EDINBURGH CITY OF LITERATURE TRUST is currently looking for new Trustees to join its board.

They are looking to appoint three new enthusiastic Board members with particular experience in one or more of the following: Scottish charity law, publishing, delivering major capital projects and academia. They want their board and their programme of work to have a broad representation and so they would welcome applications from across all communities. The Edinburgh City of Literature Trust would greatly appreciate it if you could help them share the word online through your networks, and with anyone you think may be suitable. Attached is the Trustee Information Pack for more information about the role, requirements, and application process and the link to the advert on their website. The deadline for applications is Friday 1 November 2019.

DRUMBRAE LIBRARY HUB - Celebrating Book Week Scotland - Thur 21 Nov Talk: - “Tea and Blether” talk about the book of your life. Your favourite book, photobook, Book that means something to you, cook book, childhood or book that has been passed down in the family Over a cup of tea and some cake. Meet: Local author – John Hole who will chat about his writing life, books and latest publication. About the author https://www.austinmacauley.com/book/will-shakspers-secret Time: 3pm Location: Drumbrae Library Hub, FREE EVENT open to all

Welcome to the Big Book Swap!

We’re absolutely thrilled that you are joining our first ever #BigBookSwap on Friday 22

November to raise money for Scottish Book Trust so that everyone in Scotland can enjoy the

magic of books and stories.

Download your fundraising guide with all the information you need to organise your Big Book

Swap. To help promote your Big Book Swap, you can download invitation and poster templates from our website.

We’ll be in touch again in the countdown to the Big Book Swap to cheer you along. In the meantime, if you have any questions or need any

support, please get in touch:

• By telephone: 0131 524 0160

• By email: victoria.sampson@scottishbooktrust.com

Thank you again, Victoria Sampson, victoria.sampson@scottishbooktrust.com.

Download Big Book Swap Guide

FUNDING, TRAINING AND JOBS

VACANCIES AT NORTH EDINBURGH CHILDCARE

Please find below details of new vacancy at North Edinburgh Childcare. A link to all details on our website is noted below. https://www.northedinburghchildcare.co.uk/recruitment/

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY SMALL GRANTS PROGRAMME

Applications for our Community Grants are now open until 5pm on 4 November 2019. The scheme helps the development of projects, community activities and sustainable local action through funding and collaboration. We support local people's vision for a better Edinburgh.

About the grants - The aims of the Edinburgh Local Community Grants scheme are to:

1. Increase engagement between the University and local communities. 2. Have a positive social impact. 3. Create learning opportunities (including informal and non-traditional forms of learning).

We welcome applications for projects or activities that will involve and benefit people living and/or working in the Edinburgh City Region (The Region includes the City of Edinburgh, Fife, West Lothian, Midlothian, East Lothian and the Scottish Borders). Applications are welcome from not-for-profit organisations and social enterprises. More informaiton here https://www.ed.ac.uk/local/community-grants

FROM EQUALITY FORUM – REGULAR ITEM Check out their more recent newsletters. Some is Glasgow focused but many articles may be of interest, in particular with new funding sources:

• Funding Extra http://equalityupdates.org.uk/news/funding/

• Latest Jobs Extra http://equalityupdates.org.uk/news/jobs/

• Latest News http://equalityupdates.org.uk/news/equality-updates/

Elaine Lennon, 17/10/19 Please email elaine.lennon@edinburgh.gov.uk if you have any community news to share. We will only use any data to provide you with updates associated with the North West Locality and your data will not be shared. This is in line with the City of Edinburgh Council's Privacy Notice. You can opt out at any time by using this link to unsubscribe. If you unsubscribe, we will not retain any contact details you have provided.