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The staggering cost of poor mental health management in the workplace
27th June 2019Insight from Chris Phillips, Partner and Employment Law Specialist at Thorntons A leading employment lawyer has seen an increase in enquires relating to mental health in the workplace – demonstrating that employers are recognising the importance of good mental health practice. Coupled with recent statistics that poor mental health in…
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Satisfaction with ScotRail surges
27th June 2019The delivery of faster journeys, more seats, and more services has resulted in a surge in customer satisfaction with ScotRail, a new independent survey has revealed. The National Rail Passenger Survey, an independent survey of more than 1,400 ScotRail customers by the watchdog Transport Focus, found that 85 per cent…
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Praise for rapid flood response
27th June 2019Edinburgh’s Transport and Environment Convener has praised Council teams’ swift response to flooding following Monday’s flash storms. Councillor Lesley Macinnes commended work by roads and flood prevention officers to minimise the impact of heavy rain on the Capital’s network, particularly in the west of the city. Flood prevention squads…
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Reuse Showhome pop-up at Ocean Terminal
26th June 2019Zero Waste Leith, a pioneering project which is dedicated to creating a clean and vibrant Leith, with funding from the European Regional Development Fund has introduced a pop-up Reuse Showhome to Ocean Terminal for one week. Featuring unique and affordable interiors from more than 30 of the best makers, creators,…
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ScotRail looks to the future with upgraded CCTV system
26th June 2019Over 280 stations and depots across Scotland’s Railway have benefited from new, upgraded high definition CCTV equipment. In a move to further improve the safety and security of its customers and employees, ScotRail has upgraded its analogue CCTV camera system to a new digital hybrid system. The new system has…
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Plans are afoot for opening up our Capital to everyone
26th June 2019Edinburgh is one of the most attractive cities in the world in which to live, visit, work and study. The population is predicted to increase by 23,000 people by 2023 and tourism is booming. So, we’re working with the Scottish Government, our regional partners and local communities to meet the…
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Colliers International’s Midsummer Retail Report says Golden Age of online retail is ending
26th June 2019Experts say Scotland could lead the way in curbing impact of deliveries Scotland, 26 June 2019 – Scotland’s retail landscape is changing as both online and traditional stores adapt to challenges to their business model, according to the latest report by Colliers International, and Scotland could lead the way into…
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Putting young people and their families first
25th June 2019The Edinburgh Children’s Partnership has become the first in Scotland to receive a ‘very good’ rating from the Care Inspectorate following a recent inspection. The partnership, which consists of the City of Edinburgh Council, NHS Lothian, Police Scotland and the voluntary sector, is responsible for providing services for children in…
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Imaginate celebrates a record-breaking 30th Children’s Festival
25th June 2019Last month, Imaginate celebrated the 30th edition of the Edinburgh International Children’s Festival, Scotland’s world-leading celebration of theatre and dance for children. From 25 May to 2 June, Edinburgh played host to 15 productions from 8 countries, attracting record-breaking audiences. Over 6,300 school pupils attended – a 12% increase from…
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Remove blockers in the skills system to alleviate recruitment struggles, says BCC and Indeed
25th June 2019New research by the British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with global job site Indeed, reveals the increasing time it’s taking businesses to recruit the skills they need, emphasising the importance of removing blockers in the training system to develop a pipeline of talent. Today the BCC and Indeed also…
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