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I was delighted to hear that Libertus, a local charity in the constituency, has recently been successful in applying to the BIG Lottery Fund, securing a total of £220,513 from Investing In Communities - Supporting 21st Century Life. Libertus’


“Positive


Futures” project will support isolated older people in Edinburgh to experience social inclusion and live independently in their own homes. The project will provide social groups, accessible transport,


a


befriending service for those who are significantly isolated, support for people with early dementia, and information talks on a range of topics. Older people will also volunteer as befrienders and lead social groups. BIG Lottery Fund’s


Investing in Communities has a primary focus on tackling disadvantage and addressing inequalities and has three investment areas: Growing Community Assets, Life Transitions and Supporting 21st Century Life. Over the next five


years, they hope this funding stream will help those individuals,


families and


communities in greatest need in these challenging times. Funded


through


Supporting 21st Century Life, this project will support 150 isolated older people living mainly in the Liberton and Gilmerton areas of Edinburgh. Congratulations to Wilma


Nelson and all the team at Libertus and thank you for all that you do.


Petitions can be hugely important in raising awareness about a particular issue or demanding change when we believe something is wrong or not working properly. Now, fulfilling a commitment made in the Labour Party’s manifesto, the City Council has introduced a petition system for Edinburgh residents with the aim of making the Council as inclusive and accessible as possible.


Taking part in or creating a


petition is one way that individuals, community groups and organisations can get involved in what the Council does. It allows people to raise issues of


public concern and gives Councillors the opportunity to consider the need for change. Do you have an idea for a


new service or think we should make a change in the city? Then, this is your chance to have a say.


All you need to do is: submit a valid petition either online or in writing. get 500 signatures.


Your issue or idea will then be heard before the Petitions Committee and could result in changes being made to our services. So submit a petition – make a change. Click here to visit the


Council Petition website.


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