The second National Planning Framework (NPF2) was published on June 25 2009 and is a key part of the modernised Planning System in Scotland, guiding long term development to 2030.
You can contact the National Planning Framework Team at NPFTeam@scotland.gsi.gov.uk or on 08457 741 741 or 0131 244 7610.
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City of Edinburgh Council is currently reviewing arrangements for event management and as part of this process the production of an Edinburgh Parks Events Manifesto is underway. The intention is that this document will provide a wide framework for the management of events in all of the city’s parks and greenspaces and will help secure a balance between the use of these sites for events whilst sustaining a high quality environment. 
They are holding a public workshop at the Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, on Thursday 25 June, 6:30 - 8:00pm to check the accuracy of the draft audit and find out what people think about the provision of open space, its quality, and possible ideas for enhancing or changing open space in the South Central Neighbourhood Partnership area or farther afield.
The strategy will set standards of open space provision across the city and inform future planning decisions affecting open space. It will also help set priorities for changing and enhancing open space over the next five years to ensure these standards are met. There will be further consultation on the next stage of the project - the draft strategy and action plans - earlier next year but in the meantime they are keen to hear our views.
Enquire (the Scottish Advice Service for Additional Support for learning) have asked us to publicise their services.
Any child who needs more or different support to what is normally provided in schools or pre-schools is said to have ‘additional support needs’ and require additional support for learning.
Enquire offer advice and information by way of a telephone helpline and through written responses to email and enquiries via their website. They also provide training and outreach, and produce a range of free publications.
A paper copy of the Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust Spring Newsletter - Greenspace Matters - has just arrived through the secretary's letterbox. If you would like to see it please contact him. An electronic copy may appear later at their website.
An online calendar for events, activities, meetings and consultations taking place in Edinburgh Neighbourhood Partnerships is now available. From the search on this page you can scroll through dates week by week, or select specific dates and find out what is on in all or any one of the Partnerships.
It will be followed immediately by the scheduled regular meeting.
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