Final agenda now available for the next NTBCC meeting (IN PERSON) on Monday 8 September - starting at 7:00pm in the Drummond Room, Broughton St Mary's church. Please disregard ref. to Monday 9 Sept. www.ntbcc.org.uk/ntbcc-full-agenda-monday-9-september-2025-and-conveners-reports-received-so-far/

Well, it seems that our prognosis of the chosen provider turned out to be correct.... The council says it is “working with Voi to establish a date when the public will be able to use the scheme as soon as possible." theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2025/08/coun...

To support of Edinburgh Council's initiative to improve local neighbourhoods ('Pride in Our City') - we're gathering residents' views via a survey so that we can highlight any concerns / issues to the Council. More details / survey 👇 www.ntbcc.org.uk/help-ntbcc-highlight-street-cleaning-priorities/

Final agenda for August NTBCC meeting (BY ZOOM) on Monday 11 August at 7:00pm now available. This includes the Zoom link & committee reports as available. www.ntbcc.org.uk/ntbcc-full-agenda-monday-11-august-2025-and-conveners-reports-received-so

Application submitted for redevelopment & extension of office buildings on Thistle Street & Queen Street by Morgan Architects to create a 6,881 m² HQ for Royal London: citydev-portal.edinburgh.gov.uk/idoxpa-web/a...

This is an excellent thread......worth a read.

IN PERSON meeting agenda for NTBCC's AGM (incl. links to committee reports) & monthly meeting on Monday 9 June at 7:00pm. 2025 Engagement Report also posted separately. www.ntbcc.org.uk/ntbcc-annual-general-meeting-agenda-published/ www.ntbcc.org.uk/ntbcc-monthly-meeting-agenda-published/

And now, the agenda: edinburghbususers.group/ebug-agm-age...

New website article edinburghbususers.group/how-a-commun... @longstonecc.bsky.social @merchistoncc.bsky.social @ntbcc.bsky.social @leithcentralcc.bsky.social

This is the Sainsbury's that's relocating from 9 St Andrew Square to the former Holland & Barrett premises on Princes St. - although seems it has been refused an alcohol licence. www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/new-edinburgh-sainsburys-denied-permission-31080858

#Edinwebcast #CityMobilityPlan @ntbcc.bsky.social deputn: wants cross-streets (Hanover etc) included with #GeorgeStreet & other central Ed projects Leith Links CC deputn: wants #Hawthornevale - #Seafield #cycleroute scrapped & redesigned @edi.bike @leithfeederride.bsky.social @chdot.bsky.social

NTBCC along with @edinburghbug.bsky.social & @livingstreetsedi.bsky.social have submitted deputations to the Transport & Env. Committee (item 7.5 – City Mobility Plan – Capital Investment Programme Prioritisation Outputs) bit.ly/3SIQpym NTBCC deputation 👇

🏛️ The Cockburn Association celebrates 150 years of protecting Edinburgh’s heritage. 📅 Their AGM is tonight – 20 May, 7pm at Binks Hall, Charteris Centre (EH8 9RR). Still speaking up for our parks, places & public spaces. #CockburnAssociation #Leith www.cockburnassociation.org.uk

Quiet contemplation in the sun - seems a good spot for some benches ?

CALL for VOLUNTEERS on Thursday morning (15 May)! We are laying new turf in front of the Calton Hill National Monument. New earth has already been prepared (see photo). Come along and join us! Contact <[email protected]> for more information.

Fab to speak to ~60 Edinburgh community cllrs tonight on the real change local democracy makes, highlighting some of the ways @leithcentralcc.bsky.social & @ntbcc.bsky.social stood up for NE Edin on Trams, Affordable Housing & #LeithChooses Please do join yr CC: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/community-pl...

Five things you need to know today Council's Traffic Regulation Orders Sub-Committee This committee meeting today has what looks like a lightweight agenda. but the New Town and Broughton Community Council would beg to differ. The community council has written an article on their website which is…

Final agenda & link now available for the May meeting to be held via ZOOM on Monday 12 May at the normal start time of 7:00pm. This will include an update on the Dunard Centre project by Jo Buckley, Chief Executive, IMPACT Scotland. www.ntbcc.org.uk/agenda-for-may-ntbcc-meeting-published/

Draft agenda now available for the April IN PERSON meeting on Monday 14 April in Broughton St Mary's. This will include arrangements for the new term of the community council following the recent election. PLEASE NOTE starting time of 6:45pm. bit.ly/3RdT7LA

Napier University students are undertaking a project on behalf of NTBCC on how to broaden our engagement with the local community, especially younger residents. A questionnaire to gather views is available below, please let them know your views and pass on the link to others. bit.ly/42rkrva

Date for the diary ? The Friends of King George V Park are aiming to re-establish & are holding their AGM on Wednesday 23 April at 7:00pm in Broughton St Mary's Church. Open to all, new friends & old.....

Is Edinburgh on the Road to Nowhere? The state of our city centre streets is regarded as the visual identification of a public domain in decline. Potholes have steadily risen as a topic of political debate, with the Starmer government hoping to address the "pothole plague" in its policy document…

Not sure as to the process here but this does reflect the concerns raised by @NTBCC & others.

Disappointing to see in response to @finlaymcf.bsky.social's question at full Council today that the dead tree(s) on Picardy Place will not be replaced until Autumn / Winter 2025- 26.

🧵1/ We are not in support of Unique Assembly’s plans to extend the running of their Big Wheel in Princes Street Gardens.

Do you know where the DEFIBRILLATOR is on CALTON HILL? It's behind the side of the coffee kiosk in the City Observatory (Collective Gallery) main entrance. Pass the word!

Recent community council election results across Edinburgh now available Pleased that @NTBCC attracted 6 new members (welcome to them all) & overall 21 members (vs. a max. of 24) ntbcc.org.uk/community-co... But disappointing that 8 community councils had insufficient nominations to establish

Phase 6 is the final step in the Communal Bin roll-out - essentially covering the WHS. Planned 'Drop-in' sessions : 5 March : Palmerston Place Church, 3 - 7 pm 7 March : Stockbridge Library, 12 - 4pm 10 March : The Dean Church, 5:30 - 8 pm (1/2)

Draft agenda now available for the March ONLINE meeting on Monday 10 March at 7pm. ntbcc.org.uk/draft-agenda... We had expected the March meeting to include arrangements for the new term of the community council following the recent election, but this will now take place in April.

Only a few hours left... If you're interested in local issues (planning/environment/transport/licensing/waste etc.) & want to be involved in trying to make improvements then joining your local community council may be for you ? A good response so far but spaces still available.

Our response to the recent consultation: The Draft Strategy lacks priorities and timescales, it mixes strategic issues and operational matters. It is unclear what are, or are not, priorities. "In summary.....the strategy needs to be re-thought, starting with a coherent vision for Princes Street"

Just over 1 week left - if interested - direct link to the Nomination Form for 'elected' representatives edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/fi...

Hooray/hurray - Canon Street looking pristine (cleared & re-opened after being a contractor's compound for 22 months). Just need Eyre Place to the east to be returned to public use.....

A missed opportunity? NTBCC's objection to the proposed retention of the temporary 2021 'Spaces for People' measures (TRO/21/27B) along the Canonmills to Broughton Street corridor. www.ntbcc.org.uk/ntbcc-submits-detailed-objection-to-experimental-traffic-order/

Nomination form now available for the forthcoming community council 'elections' - applications need to be submitted by 4:00pm on 27 February 2025. Form can be downloaded here edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/fi...

Helpful statement from EWHT on this. Fully agree with points 2),3) & 4) in thread. Unclear who actually sanctioned this 'temporary' installation.

Agenda for the next NTBCC meeting on Monday 10th February now available. It will be an in-person meeting in Broughton St Mary's Church.

Meeting dates / format / location now fixed for 2025 (with some flexibility due to the forthcoming community Council elections in February 2025). www.ntbcc.org.uk/2025-ntbcc-m...

Some good news for the Hill @caltonhill.bsky.social @ntbcc.bsky.social Restoration of the Nelson Monument is entering its final phase - satisfying to also read that visitor numbers have been exceptional since reopening. Glad to have pushed for this work and to see it become reality 👍

Non-members may attend or view each Old Edinburgh Club event on request. Please contact [email protected]. Events calendar: tinyurl.com/53hwtsc4

Given the frequent Yellow / Amber warnings that now seem to be the norm - this link may be a useful source of information if you suffer a power cut. (There have been a number in Edinburgh over the last few days). www.spenergynetworks.co.uk/pages/power_cuts_list.aspx

A beacon of light on Picardy Place ? Not in our view but confirmation that long standing plans are reaching fruition at the former Bank of Scotland branch.

Our response to the Council's consultation regarding the future of libraries across Edinburgh which can be found here consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/cf/futurelib... Open for comments until 25 December (yes, really) so there is still time to submit your views. www.ntbcc.org.uk/ntbcc-respon...

The Cockburn Association was officially formed on 15 June 1875 at a public meeting addressed by Lord Moncrief of Tullibole. The first major campaign by the Association was to resist the removal of trees at Bruntsfield Links. www.cockburnassociation.org.uk/history/

(E-bike) Cycle Hire Scheme reborn ? Interesting update at next week's Transport & Environment Committee on the above bit.ly/4g2HphO Somewhat short on details but more provided here www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

Elections, HMO licensing issues, consultations, Council committee meetings & then yet more consultations (it must be Christmas...) Interested ? www.ntbcc.org.uk/ntbcc-full-agenda-monday-9-december-2024-and-conveners-reports-received-so-far/

Reminder : NEW TOWN QUARTER Second & final pre-application event showing the latest development proposals for the former RBS site & an opportunity to provide further comments. Where : Broughton St Mary's Church When : Wednesday 27 November Time : 2pm - 7pm

Good to see the bus shelter outside the Mansfield Traquair that was removed due to safety concerns in early September has now been replaced....