Much of the Forth between Portobello & Musselburgh and out to Fife is currently licensed for underground coal gasification (UCG). The Scottish Government has today blocked the technology: The Scottish Government will not support underground coal gasification (UCG) developments in Scotland following the publication of an independent report that highlights serious environmental concerns. UCG should […]

Dear All   The Jack Kane Community Centre are hosting a workshop on reducing food waste this Monday, 10 October from 11am to 1pm.  Each participant will take home with them a ‘Kitchen Canny’ kit which has tools and equipment to help us reduce the amount of food and money wasted in our homes if […]

Dear Planning Committee and Craigentinny / Duddingston Ward Members,   The DPEA has dismissed the appeal and refused planning permission in principle for the reconfiguration of the allotments and residential development, decision notice attached.   The Reporter considered the determining issues to be housing land supply; the principle of housing and the loss of open […]