Young people, and interested adults, are being invited to attend a free play on that looks at the impact of violence and knife crime in communities.For more info click here to see the flyer.See More

16th & 24th February; 1st & 9th MarchEdinburgh Community Energy Co-operative in conjunction with Changeworks will be holding drop-in sessions at Leith and McDonald Road Libraries in February and March so that Leith residents can speak to an advisor about using an energy monitor (which can be borrowed from the libraries) and saving energy in the home. There will be information displays at both libraries for two weeks. Details available here:…See More

Lothian and Borders Police are offering local cyclists a chance to get their bike security marked and registered at an event at Gayfield Police Station.If you get there early enough you may even get your bike marked for free, otherwise it'll cost you £5 - £16.Click here to see more details in this flyer.See More

Local shoppers can help a panel of judges decide which local shop owner should be awarded prizes worth up to £3000 based on the businesses shop fronts by voting during  window week - scheduled to kick off on Monday the 13th of February. Find out which businesses are taking part and vote online on the "I Love Leith" Facebook page. See More

Police have put out a renewed call for information after an incident on Duke Street: Lothian and Borders Police are issuing a fresh appeal for information after an elderly man was robbed within his home in Edinburgh. The 91-year-old answered the door to his flat in Duke Street on Friday (27th January) and found a woman standing outside.After engaging him in conversation, the woman pushed passed the occupant and began searching the property.At this time a man also entered the victim's home and…See More

The Pilmeny Development Project is recruiting for two part-time jobs to help set-up the Leith Time Bank. Here's what it says on the job advert:Time Bank Development Worker8 hours per weekAP4 SCP 27 (pro rata) £21,861Administrator4 hours per week£6.50 per hourPurpose:  To assist in the establishment of Leith Timebank.Time Banks link local residents, to exchange time and skills with each other.  Members voluntarily carry out work for each other and earn “time credits” in return.  These credits…See More

Everyone who lives and / or works in Leith is asked to come along to the Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre at 1.00 pm on Saturday, 25 February 2012 to make the decision on which projects will get a community grant.  Last year you told us that you would prefer a "marketplace" setting with the chance to speak with the applicants. So, applicants will have "stalls" through the shopping centre where you will be able to have a chat before making up your mind.  You will be asked to score every project…See More