Invitation to contribute to Scotland's Climate Assembly

sca logoScotland’s Climate Assembly will bring together over 100 people, representative of the population of Scotland, to tackle the question: ‘How should Scotland change to tackle the climate emergency in an effective and fair way?’ Assembly members will gather over 6 weekends to hear evidence, deliberate on the challenges and come up with some recommendations for government. It all begins on the 7th November. Before we get underway, the Assembly wants to hear from as much of the public as possible. How do you think Scotland should address climate change? How do we make sure solutions are both effective - working for the planet - and fair - working for everyone? We therefore invite you to share your ideas and comments on our online platform, which will be open until the 26th October. Please share this information with your fellow council members.

Join the conversation online

How to participate:
1. Go to our online platform and click on ‘register’ in the top right corner
2. Enter a username - this is how you will appear on the site.
3. Enter your email address - this will remain hidden.
4. Choose and then confirm a secure password.

Public Space Management Plan (PSMP)

The City Centre Programme would like your involvement, input and advice in developing and refining the new Public Space Management Plan (PSMP). The PSMP will set out how Edinburgh manages its public outside space for events, filming and festivals. More HERE

Register today for EVOC's Round Table Conference / AGM 2020

EVOC are delighted to invite you to join us for our annual Round Table Conference and AGM - Tue 3 Nov, 9.30am to 11.30am. Due to the current restrictions we're taking the event online this year, but you can still look forward to an engaging exchange of ideas and strategies for change. 

The Programme:
- Welcome & Introduction: Jan-Bert van den Berg (Convenor of EVOC Board)
- Key Note Speaker: Dr Jim McCormick (CEO of the Robertson Trust)
- AGM Business
- Round Table Discussion: The New New

The New New is the third of our Round Table events, delivered in partnership with the Third Sector Strategy Group (TSSG). We will explore what should practically change to make our aspirations to end poverty and redesign services from a community-led approach. 

You can find more information about the event and how to book here and we look forward to seeing you all on Tue 3 Nov. 

EVOC (Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations' Council)
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0131 555 9100

We need your help

Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership - Flu vaccination programme in Edinburgh

The COVID-19 pandemic and the increase in the number of people who should get a free flu vaccine, means it is very difficult for your GP practices to give flu vaccines to everyone eligible this winter.The COVID-19 pandemic and the increase in the number of people who should get a free flu vaccine, means it is very difficult for your GP practices to give flu vaccines to everyone eligible this winter.In Edinburgh, we have set up drive through and walk through clinics around the city to give flu vaccines to all eligible people during October and November. Doing this will allow us to vaccinate as many people as possible, while making sure we can maintain physical distancing and keep everyone safe.Patient feedback from the first two weekends has been overwhelmingly positive despite the inevitable teething problems of a very different arrangement.

We want to make sure as many people as possible know how to go about getting their flu vaccine.We want to make sure as many people as possible know how to go about getting their flu vaccine.We’re asking for your help to let the people you support, your colleagues and stakeholders understand how to get a free flu jab.We’ve included information for you to use in newsletters and social media together with who should get the flu vaccine.Thanks in advance for your help.

Read the complete briefing note HERE

The Edinburgh Poverty Commission report launch

Edinburgh Poverty Commission logo

The Edinburgh Poverty Commission’s successful final report launch can now be viewed online via this link.

We’ve had a fantastic response to the report, so please do continue to share our links and tweets on social media.

@EndPovertyEdin

https://edinburghpovertycommission.org.uk

Supporting Communities Safely - advice for community groups and volunteer networks

The Improvement Service have asked us to make you aware of a new resource that has been published to support community organisations to carry out their vital work safely during the Covid-19 outbreak.  The below news item promotes the advice on infection control for community groups.  I’d be grateful if you would consider sharing this information with community councils in your area.

www.scdc.org.uk/news/article/2020/5/15/supporting-communities-safely-advice-for-community-groups-organisations-and-volunteer-networks

A direct link to the resource is available here:

https://www.scdc.org.uk/supporting-communities-safely

The resource is designed to be interactive and they will seek to respond to questions and observations from users and update where appropriate.

General support during the current pandemic

 We have put together a set of web links to sites like NHS and City of Edinburgh Council which might provide communities with support at this time.

Access these links HERE 

City of Edinburgh Council has supplied a comprehensive list of contacts which can be found HERE

EACC belongs to every Edinburgh Community Council

Its aim is to provide support, advise and give a collective voice for community councils when facing the challenges community councillors encounter on an almost daily basis. No one person is more important than any other. All community councils have a voice on the EACC!!