The Edinburgh Reporter
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Business Awards The Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Business Awards takes place at EICC on 27 February 2020. There will be winners in 15 categories with businesses of all sizes. This year the ceremony will be the most sustainable yet with measures taken to reduce waste. The EICC is already focused on this by using energy efficient practices and local food whenever they can. This year the Circular Economy Innovation Award will recognise businesses who adopt Circular Economy practices. This is part of Zero Waste Scotland’s £73 million Resource Efficient Circular Economy Accelerator Programme funded
by The Scottish Government and European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). This tries to improve economic performance while reducing the impact of economic activity on the natural environment. Liz McAreavey, Chief Executive of Edinburgh Chamber, said: “The annual business awards are a tremendous opportunity for the city’s business community to come together to celebrate achievement and success, and to recognise the vitally important role that commerce plays in the civic life of the Capital.” “We are delighted to be working with the world class EICC again with a focus on sustainability. In place of the traditional goodie
Edinburgh St James appoints MD Nick Peel has been appointed as Managing Director of the £1 billion Edinburgh St James development. Some parts of the scheme - the retail and leisure elements will be finished later this year and Mr Peel will oversee the day to day management as it is handed over. The apartments, cinema, apart hotel and the hotel will be opened next year in 2021. Previously head of asset and estate management at Battersea Power Station, Nick has years of experience of operational management and commercial property. He also worked previously at Arsenal as their retail director. Nick said: “This is an extremely exciting project and I’m especially keen to continue to raise the profile of Edinburgh St James within consumer brands and businesses as it opens, which will help ensure a truly sustainable
project. I’m committed to driving the best environmental practices and working on our digital approach to benefit our consumers for the future.” Martin Perry, Director of Development at Edinburgh St James, commented: “Edinburgh St James will reflect the city’s position as a European cosmopolitan city with a thriving economy and unique appeal to residents and tourists alike. “Nick brings a wealth of experience and leadership quality to ensure the management of the completed development is to a world class standard befitting the aspirations of the project. Nick shares our vision for the site and will help to build strong relationships with the exciting brands we are bringing to the city – complementing and enhancing everything Edinburgh has to offer.”
bags we are introducing reusable gifts for guests, and digital copies of the brochure will be available for download via a QR code on the evening.” There is still time to book a place at the event. www. edinburghchamber.co.uk
New post office A new post office has opened at 190 Dalkeith Road at Amir & Sons Newsagents. The branch will offer a wide range of services. You can post letters and parcels and also return items which you have bought online. As well as postal services there is also a range of banking services available. The new Post Office is open 6.00am to 9.00pm Monday – Friday and 7.00am to 9.00pm on Saturday and Sunday The new branch aims to offer even more convenience to Post Office customers by extending the
availability of Post Offices services in Edinburgh. Angela Smith, Post Office Change Manager said: “We want to make it as easy as possible for customers to pay their bills, withdraw cash from their bank accounts, and send and collect their mail at a time and place that suits them best.” She added: “We know how important our services are to customers. "We are confident that this brand new Post Office alongside our other branches, will ensure that people in the community have easy access to our services.”
Lord Hodge now second in command at the Supreme Court A Scottish judge, the Rt Hon Lord Hodge has been appointed Deputy President of the UK Supreme Court succeeding Lord Reed. HM The Queen made the appointment on the advice of the Prime Minister and Lord Chancellor, following the recommendation of an independent selection commission.Lord Reed took up the position of President on 11 January 2020, replacing Lady Hale who retired after serving as President of the Supreme Court since September 2017. He was
sworn in as President on 13 January.Lord Hodge will be sworn in at a special ceremony on a date to be announced. Lord Hodge said: "It has been a great privilege to have served on the Supreme Court since 2013 and it is a great privilege to have been chosen to follow Lord Reed as Deputy President of the Court. I feel honoured to have this opportunity and look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues from each of the jurisdictions of the UK in
upholding the rule of law." Lord Hodge became a Justice of The Supreme Court in October 2013. He was admitted to the Faculty of Advocates in 1983 and appointed QC in 1996. From 1997-2003, he was a part time Law Commissioner at the Scottish Law Commission. Prior to his appointment to the Supreme Court, in April 2013, Lord Hodge was the Scottish Judge in Exchequer Causes and one of the Scottish Intellectual Property Judges.
Ken Hom coming to Edinburgh Ken Hom OBE is coming to the capital to prepare a charity dinner with pupils from George Heriot’s School. The renowned chef, writer and broadcaster, is joining pupils from the school to prepare dinner in support of Action Against Hunger. George Heriot’s has taken up the challenge of developing S6 pupils’ cookery skills and food knowledge with a hands-on course that puts pleasure at the heart of learning. Once a week, a group of S6 pupils learns new recipes, cooks together and enjoys each other’s company over lunch. Emphasis is placed on cookery as an essential life skill – one that builds pupils’ confidence and prepares them for the future. Whilst pupils were aware their learning experience would include preparation of a dinner in support of a chosen charity, they were taken aback to learn it will be for 90 paying guests and be overseen by one of the world’s most admired chefs. They will work alongside Ken Hom in the production of an elaborate Chinese banquet. The cookery skills programme reflects the school’s commitment to promoting positive mental health through a culture of kindness, respect and inclusion. It is this aspect of the initiative that particularly appeals to Ken Hom. “George Heriot’s focus on
food education is something to celebrate. It reminds us that cooking and eating together has a humanising effect. It requires us to listen to each other, enjoy each other’s company and build strong, meaningful relationships. Sharing food and drink, and hosting others, is one of life’s greatest pleasures.” Speaking of the programme, George Heriot’s School Principal, Lesley Franklin said: “We are championing this project because we want young people to have the skills to cook healthy, tasty meals for themselves. The progress our S6 pupils have made
in their cooking skills throughout this year has been tremendous. Connecting with other people through conversation and enjoying each other’s company is beneficial to everyone’s mental health. What better way to do that than by cooking and sitting down to eat together?” The evening on 20 February 2020 will include a drinks reception; Ken Hom in conversation with Donald Sloan, Chair of the Oxford Cultural Collective; and a three-course dinner with wine.
