Summerhall is home to over 100 small businesses, artist studios, the Edinburgh Fringe, arts & science organisations, designers, photographers, casting directors, illustrators, film makers, sports and martial arts and many many more. It's a major hub for creatives in Edinburgh and an essential part of the Fringe, and it's under grave threat of closure. The only way to stop the sale to AMA is to appeal to Edinburgh City Council planning department and convince them to refuse permission to turn this thriving ecosystem at Summerhall into a hotel and student accommodation.  Email these people to appeal against the sale to AMA and save Summerhall: Mairi McAllan MSP: [email protected] Councillor Margaret Graham: [email protected] Ian Murray MP: [email protected]

This programme is presented by Winnifred Robinson and the team who do a wonderful job, the programme numerous topics and is very informative and extremely helpful to the general public. I have listened to this programme and several others on Radio 4 for many years and feel the cuts announced should not go ahead.

Juggling family, work and other commitments can be tough.. Somewhere local to exercise & socialise our canines safely would really benefit the area and hopefully many residents including myself.

A plan to dredge 650,000m3 (over 250 Olympic swimming pools) of sediment at Falmouth Docks threatens irreversible harm to our environment, community and the local economy. Dredging risks unearthing toxic pollutants left by years of industrial pollution that have been safely trapped in the seafloor for decades. Samples from the site contain concentrations of TBT, a banned and highly destructive chemical, at levels much greater than the legal limit for disposal at sea. Other toxic contaminants in the sediment include PCBs, mercury, zinc, lead, and copper. These bring severe human health risks (these toxic contaminants have been linked to cancer and fertility issues) and the destruction of marine life. Responsible redevelopment of Falmouth Docks is needed - it brings new jobs and supports the local economy. If the dredge goes ahead, it could permanently damage protected, globally rare habitats, including maerl beds and seagrass meadows, and wipe out Britain's last wild oyster fishery that is central to the coastal town's heritage. The public consultation ran from 24 July to 4 September 2025. Many fishers, residents and businesses didn't know it was happening, unaware of the scale and potential implications. Since it closed, the MMO has received further environmental evidence that the public has had no chance to respond to. Cornwall Wildlife Trust and local fishers have also raised serious concerns about the sediment testing and the modelling of where pollution would spread. The plan also gambles Cornwall’s £2bn tourism and £174m seafood sectors to cater to low-spending mega-cruise liners that offer questionable financial benefits to local residents and will increase air pollution in the town. We cannot allow our local environment and community health to be sacrificed.  Sign this petition to call for the MMO to stop the toxic dredge and redevelop the docks responsibly!  Support the Crowdfunder: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/wWq5x1vW?utm_campaign=sharemodal&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=shortlink

Although Northenden is a lovely little community, it saddens myself and many others that we are surrounded by motorway and severe noise pollution. It’s a place where many love to exercise along the river, walk their dogs, take their children to play. But the sound of the motorways and roads are absolutely endless. I was playing in the riverside play park this week with my child and his friends, and I looked to see if our area of living was in a noise mitigation area. What I was able to find in a quick search: our local play park is amongst the highest bracket for noise pollution on the Manchester map. I find this unacceptable. Unacceptable most importantly for the negative health impacts this has on our local residents and our local wildlife. I am a local Mum living in Northenden. I have been a resident here for 7 years. We moved here because predominantly we loved the river, the community feel and the old quaint features of the place. Having moved from the Lakes it felt like a happy medium to transitioning to urban life.  I want to ask for our Council and local Highway agencies to take action to improve the air quality and noise pollution in our area. It is detrimental to both our physical and our mental health. It’s time to make some improvements. 

We, Cllrs Joanne Bright and Jenny Matterface, call on Linden Kemkaran, Leader of Kent County Council, to re-open Callis Grange Sure Start Centre as a family hub using government funding allocated to revive Sure Start. Sure Start Centres changed lives. They brought parents and children together in a safe and secure environment helping all to benefit from the facilities and services offered there free to all. Access to a Sure Start centre between birth and age five significantly improved the educational achievement of children, with benefits lasting at least until GCSEs. Parents became more confident, all learned vital socialising skills. Some gained qualifications that enabled them to progress and gain employment. Others became more confident and better parents because they learned skills to help them in their role. Children learned to socialise, to share, to learn essential skills, to bond with their parents. Core Services Provided ·         Infant Feeding: Guidance and practical support ·         Mental Health: Support for parents' mental wellbeing ·         Baby Bonding: Relationship and attachment building .         Clinical Access: Health visits and midwifery care  All these made a difference to those coping with caring for young children. We need these services back on Beacon Road in a venue that is easily accessible to all.

Big Tech companies are forcing hundreds of resource-intensive data centres through the UK’s planning system. Their colossal demand for electricity risks driving up bills for the rest of us and blocking the development of much-needed public priorities – like new housing. Without limits on their use of dirty fossil power and their use of water, these will cause serious harm to the places they are built – and the planet. A single hyperscale data centre can use as much electricity as millions of homes, and produce greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to five international airports. If they use water for cooling, this can run to millions of litres a day.  The companies building data centres are the richest in the world. Join our call to stop them  walking away with the profits while the rest of us pick up the social and environmental costs. 

‘Swimmable Cities’ is a global initiative shaping urban liveability, climate resilience and social equity in communities around the world. It is inspired by the UN Decade on Ecosystem Regeneration.    Cities around the world are under growing pressure from climate change, public health, and urban growth challenges. Restoring access to clean water is emerging as a powerful way to cool cities, improve wellbeing and reconnect people with nature.  Since launching their Charter before the Paris Olympics, the growing international alliance of municipalities, organisations and advocates includes 255 diverse organisations across 121 cities and towns in 38 countries.  The global Swimmable Cities initiative is on a mission to mainstream ‘swimmability’ in urban planning, integrated water management and tourism destination development. The goal is to restore rivers, lakes, coastlines and waterfronts as public spaces that support health, climate resilience and urban life. Join our Campaign Whats App Group:  https://chat.whatsapp.com/Euo1EHHamO29Ag68HcoqZT 

Recently, the Treasury Select Committee’s inquiry concluded that the student loan system is ‘broken’ and ‘unfair’ and that ‘the Government must now take the necessary steps to fix it.’   Successive governments have changed student loan terms years after graduates took out their loans, meaning graduates will now repay tens of thousands more on average over their lifetime than originally agreed.    Punitive Plan 2 interest rates, which reached 8% in 2024, mean most graduates see their loan balance grow despite making repayments. 83% have seen their balance increase since leaving university, while the average graduate needs to earn over £63,600 before their balance falls each year.    Young people are already struggling to buy homes, start families and save for retirement. The broken student loan system is making things worse. Andy Burnham needs to act now. With the Budget on 28 October 2026, fairer student loan terms must be part of it. There is no time to waste.

The Scottish Government recently announced plans for major engineering work to improve the A83 at the Rest & Be Thankful. The work will take around 4 years to complete during which the road will be completely closed.  Transport Scotland have proposed that for the duration of the work, the Old Military Road at Glen Croe be used for all traffic coming into and out of Argyll.  This would mean a single carriageway, operating a convoy system of traffic management, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year … for 4 years.  It is vitally important therefore that the people of Argyll & Bute make clear their opposition to this 4-year convoy plan, as this plan will affect every single part of our lives and economic wellbeing, from deterring tourists from coming, to our ability to access healthcare services in the Central Belt. 

The morning tea and toast is more than just a free breakfast; it is a vital part of our daily routine and a cornerstone of our college community. For many of us, it provides a warm, welcoming start to the day and a rare moment to connect with peers before our busy schedules begin. Removing this simple comfort would not only impact our well-being but also take away a shared experience that brings us all together. Please keep this tradition alive. 

In 2025, Canal & River Trust changed the two bollards beside Candy Wharf from a yellow lock landing with a 24-hour maximum stay to white 14-day moorings. Boats can now remain directly outside residents’ homes for up to two weeks. The moorings are only a few metres from homes at Candy Wharf and Falcon Works. Some residents’ only windows and ventilation points face the canal. Because of this close proximity, smoke and engine exhaust fumes enter homes before they can disperse. During one three-month period in winter, residents experienced smoke entering their homes on a daily basis, with 58 separate incidents reported. The problem is ongoing and is not limited to winter. Incidents have occurred at different times, including as early as 6am and as late as midnight or 1am. The smoke in my home became so severe that I had to leave. In April, canal-side smoke was officially witnessed as a statutory nuisance. Residents have also experienced recurring noise and sleep disruption. Restoring the 24-hour lock landing would reduce prolonged smoke, fumes and noise while preserving short-term access for boats. This petition will also be submitted as supplemental evidence to the existing Tower Hamlets ASB Case Review. Please sign this petition to help residents of Candy Wharf and Falcon Works Court reclaim clean air and quiet in our homes, so we can live, work and sleep without recurring smoke, exhaust fumes and noise.