Cllr Stephen Jenkinson
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Edinburgh’s Transport & Environment Convener and Labour’s Councillor for the Pentland Hills Ward 🌹
Scaremongering by the pro-congestion Tories. You’d never guess there is an election around the corner 🤦♂️
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Congestion charge could be brought in by back door, claims MSP
Edinburgh could be landed with a congestion charge introduced by the back door, a Lothian Tory MSP has claimed.
https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-could-see-congestion-charge-brought-in-by-back-door-claims-msp-5510126
7 days ago
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Now that would be something special for Scotland 🏈
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I will bring the NFL to Scotland if I win, says Anas Sarwar
Scottish Labour leader would lobby the NFL to host an American football game in Scotland
https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/i-will-bring-the-nfl-to-scotland-if-i-win-says-scottish-labours-anas-sarwar-5505984
10 days ago
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The LEZ was introduced to change behaviour not generate revenue. The enforcement regime has been in place for one year and is still bedding in. We will take all available steps to ensure fines are paid.
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Council leader criticised over money
An SNP councillor has accused the council leader of being “clueless” about cash which has not been collected from Low Emission Zone (LEZ) fines due to Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) inaccu...
https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/02/council-leader-criticised-over-money-lost-from-lez-income/?fbclid=IwdGRleAP0I5NleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeox2mrzWJM9Y1Dk2rkKho_DHW1638WhW6bouJ4VIz8QK9ECvfR8yETuoSUDE_aem_xG-DxUE7c47LDCQiKfQVhg
12 days ago
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It isn’t by accident that the Tories lose every vote 9-2 at TEC (Transport & Environment Committee).
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14 days ago
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It took three attempts but finally a decision was taken on the W Hotel access issues by my committee last week 👍
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W Hotel will have limited rights of access for taxis and small coaches
Cars and small coaches will be allowed to continue to access the public realm area, St James Square, outside the W Hotel at St James Quarter, as the council averts further legal action. The area of la...
https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/02/w-hotel-will-have-limited-rights-of-access-for-taxis-and-small-coaches/
16 days ago
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Received this brilliant leaflet today from Daniel Johnson MSP. A vote for anyone else in May could allow the SNP to sneak in through the back door!
17 days ago
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Fantastic team effort on the doorstep with Daniel Johnson MSP this morning. No love for the SNP or their tired and out of touch Government in Buckstone that’s for sure!
19 days ago
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Lothian have announced a few (and mostly minor) service changes that will come into effect next month 🚌
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Service change from Sunday 22 February - Lothian Buses
A service change will take effect on our network from Sunday 22 February on the Lothian, East Coast Buses and Lothian Country networks.
https://www.lothianbuses.com/news/2026/01/feb-service-change/
19 days ago
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Great fun tonight at the Central and Southern CLPs Burns Supper. Anas was on top form 👏. Thanks to all the organisers and the staff at Tynecastle who are always brilliant.
19 days ago
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I delivered a speech to the Rail in Scotland conference this week on the “Future of Mass Transit in Edinburgh” the concept I presented seems to have taken on a life on its own 😬
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Route for third Edinburgh tram line unveiled
The detailed plans show Edinburgh's south suburban railway being used with a new connection to the existing route on Leith Walk.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czx15xzk84xo
19 days ago
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I’m aware it was a bit chaotic yesterday morning. This article explains what is happening and why
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All you need to know as six-month roadworks begin on major Edinburgh road
Several bus services have been diverted.
https://www.scotsman.com/regions/edinburgh-fife-and-lothians/edinburgh-gorgie-road-closure-5489433
23 days ago
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🚨Weird Green Motion Alert 🚨Chas Booth just can’t get over the fact that I’ve done more to encourage cycling in Edinburgh in 4 months than he’s done in 40 years! A reminder that this service has been introduced at no cost and no risk to the taxpayer 🚲
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Edinburgh cycle hire scheme criticised by Greens over 'teething problems'
Edinburgh's new cycle hire scheme has been criticised by Green councillors over "teething problems".
https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-cycle-hire-scheme-criticised-by-greens-over-teething-problems-5490850?ref=edinburghminute.com
23 days ago
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“this has been an issue for many years. What we’re trying to do is take reasonable steps and do what we can to improve conditions for the people who live around there.”
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CCTV boost and police crackdown to tackle Queensferry 'boy racers'
A hotspot for boy racers is set to be targeted with improved CCTV coverage as part of a drive to tackle the problem.
https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/cctv-improvements-and-police-crackdown-to-tackle-problem-of-boy-racers-in-south-queensferry-5488637
25 days ago
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Fantastic response on the doorstep for Daniel Johnson MSP in Greenbank this morning. 100 days to go! Well actually 103 but 100 sounds better 👏
26 days ago
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All roads lead to tram 🚊
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Edinburgh bus route sees some journeys increase by nearly 20 minutes in 20 years
The figures come in a report that says new bus lanes, bus gates and other interventions could help bring down journey times across the city
https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/edinburgh-bus-route-sees-journeys-33288340?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwdGRleAPgoCFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeuGnS8Or97JcbZedMSOk7kaNFO1nwj27cLAVtU1HmBA5Umf_J75WQI8XK90Y_aem_pofo6Z_dyOfCIkw7ggVcwg#Echobox=1769168887
27 days ago
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I was invited on to BBC Radio Scotland this morning to talk a little about Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs) and the effect they are having managing problem parking in Edinburgh.
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27 days ago
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It is indeed tragic that a fatality was the catalyst for change, however I am pleased these road safety measures have now been put in place on Whitehouse Road.
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Safety improvements made to junction where schoolboy killed by bin lorry
Thomas Wong, 11, was cycling on the pavement when he was struck by the bin lorry.
https://news.stv.tv/east-central/safety-improvements-made-to-edinburgh-junction-where-schoolboy-killed-by-bin-lorry?ref=edinburghminute.com
29 days ago
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Encouraging to see plans being discussed to use a future visitor levy to help fund the long-awaited George Street revamp. If approved, it’s a chance for visitors to help support better public spaces and long-term investment in Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh tourist tax to fund long-awaited revamp of George Street
The long-awaited revamp of Edinburgh's George Street is set to go ahead, funded from borrowing financed by the tourist tax.
https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-tourist-tax-to-fund-long-awaited-revamp-of-george-street-5482973
30 days ago
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It was great fun campaigning with Daniel Johnson MSP this morning in Newington. A vote for anyone else risks the SNP sneaking in through the back door and it was clear Craigmillar Park are having none of that thank you very much. 👍
about 1 month ago
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🚧Gilmore Place resurfacing works🚧 “Residents have told us in no uncertain terms that they want us to get on with repairing our roads, and that’s what we’re focused on delivering.”
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Busy Edinburgh Street to be closed for months for resurfacing with buses diverted - Deadline News
EDINBURGH'S Gilmore Place, a busy street running from Polwarth to Tollcross, will be closed for up to four months as it undergoes resurfacing work, with buses diverted.
https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/01/15/busy-edinburgh-street-to-be-closed-for-months-for-resurfacing-with-buses-diverted/?amp=1
about 1 month ago
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Jury seems to be out on whether this initiative will work or not but I’m pleased that the Healthy Living Centre in Wester Hailes has been chosen for the trial. I’ll be interested to see the results.
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Location of first walk-in GP clinic announced
The new clinic in Edinburgh is the first of 15, which will be open seven days a week.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgp3e6245qo?ref=edinburghminute.com
about 1 month ago
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This really is something to look forward to next year, what a spectacle it’ll be. 🚲
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Tour de France unveils route for Edinburgh to Carlisle stage
From Edinburgh the race heads through Midlothian, the Borders and Dumfries and Galloway to Carlisle.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8x9544qr14o?ref=edinburghminute.com
about 1 month ago
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I’ve always been uncomfortable with the tax incentives in this deal, but backed it on the promise of well-paid, unionised jobs. This is a good first step — but as they say, the proof will be in the pudding.
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Green Freeport forecast to see £7.9 billion investment and 16,000 jobs
Investment of £7.9 billion and the creation of 16,000 jobs have been predicted for the Forth Green Freeport as a result of £25 million of seed funding announced today by the UK Government.
https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/forth-green-freeport-seed-capital-predicted-to-bring-ps79-billion-investment-and-16000-jobs-5476357?utm_sf_cserv_ref=227860217272561&utm_sf_post_ref=651961979&fbclid=IwdGRleAPV00hleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEenVepfGbNzQxgvxoSUCnC2LEH0Zgy1UJzYvbecGRVZX51h_bNsZJ8uuU-RAc_aem_Kat68AVm8A6x_qzVEQvCjw
about 1 month ago
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I wonder if there is a slide in today’s draft budget papers that shows just how much the SNP Government value Scottish Local Authorities?
about 1 month ago
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After nearly two decades in power you’d have thought the SNP would have figured out how to manage a budget by now! The settlement has never been higher so why does everyone feel poorer? Mismanagement and fiscal incompetence that’s how!
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How tough choices will shape the Scottish Budget
Finance Secretary Shona Robison will announce her plans just months before the next Scottish election.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdjny0nn27mo
about 1 month ago
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It was Baltic in Balerno this afternoon campaigning for Catriona Munro for Edinburgh South Western. Whilst the weather was cold the reception on the doors was very warm.
about 1 month ago
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A £1bn budget black hole! Fiscal mismanagement on this scale is really quite impressive.
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about 1 month ago
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Wester Hailes Library is hosting a winter coat repair service on Monday. The way the weather has been this week the timing couldn’t be better 🥶
about 1 month ago
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The building of this path would encourage more active travel and provide a safer route for pupils travelling to and from Currie High School.
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New public footpath to be constructed in Currie - Deadline News
A NEW footpath running through a farm field in Currie, on the outskirts of Edinburgh, is set to the constructed after council approval.
https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/01/05/new-public-footpath-to-be-constructed-in-currie/?fbclid=IwdGRleAPK8XpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe5cgviwRhHZgYAm_bJVNMpxbDu_kM4WBhqxTmmQpOFsKR-CBhGlYtPtJArBc_aem_IxhU6CVsAC2F0EirCBcv9w
about 1 month ago
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There is a lot of debate in Glasgow just now as they look to introduce 20mph speed limits across the city. I hope this article in the Glasgow Times helps explain how the benefits we’ve seen in Edinburgh can now help them.
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This speed limit change could save lives if copied in Glasgow
Glasgow's new 20mph zones could reduce the number of road crashes by more than 1000 in three years.
https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25659101.new-20mph-speed-limit-save-lives-copied-glasgow/
about 1 month ago
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⚠️ Serious incident at Threipmuir Reservoir today. A person entered the ice to rescue a dog that fell through. Thankfully they returned safely, but the dog was not recovered. Frozen reservoirs are dangerous—please keep safe in the Pentland Hills this winter.
about 2 months ago
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This is a really welcome initiative by Edinburgh Trams 👏
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Free all-night trams set to run after midnight on Hogmanay
We’re gearing up to help revellers get home after the New Year festivities at the world-famous Edinburgh Hogmanay celebrations.Once again, we will be running our ever-popular all-night trams to help p...
https://edinburghtrams.com/news/free-all-night-trams-set-run-after-midnight-hogmanay
about 2 months ago
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I want to invest in bus priority measures across the city but the SNP Government keep cutting the available budget. Unfortunately for the citizens of Edinburgh this is the direct result.
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Bus journey times being 'killed by congestion' in cities
The industry warns that traffic jams are slowing average bus speeds and are calling for more priority measures for buses.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx237rpjmm4o?ref=edinburghminute.com
about 2 months ago
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🚨Braids Estate update - I believe pausing the implementation of this scheme is the right thing to do at this time. We will have to wait until after the Standards Commission hearing in March before deciding what the next steps are.
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Traffic changes held up by standards complaints against 2 councillors
Long-awaited work to reverse controversial road closures is expected to be put on hold because two Edinburgh councillors are facing a standards hearing about an alleged conflict of interest over the p...
https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-roads-long-awaited-changes-on-braid-estate-held-up-by-standards-complaints-against-2-morningside-councillors-5446794?ref=edinburghminute.com
2 months ago
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Well done to Gail on the number 15 this morning. Lothians best dressed driver, won Christmas and made everyone smile 👏👏👏
2 months ago
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🚊 Ian Swanson is going to be busy over the next few months if he writes an article every time an armchair expert sends a “I have a better idea” email!
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Single track idea to ease way for tram over Dean Bridge
Councillors are being urged to avoid potential major costs of strengthening Edinburgh's historic Dean Bridge for a new tramline by adopting single track operation over the A-listed structure.
https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-north-south-tramline-single-track-running-over-dean-bridge-would-remove-need-for-strengthening-5443726?ref=edinburghminute.com
2 months ago
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Very busy Balerno Farmers Market today on Christmas Tree day 🎄
2 months ago
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We had great fun out in the campaign trail with Catriona Munro for Edinburgh South Western in Balerno today 👍
2 months ago
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I was really gutted to miss this year’s event. The team at Big Noise do a fantastic job in the Wester Hailes community, and I’m sure the kids were as brilliant as ever.
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Big Noise in Wester Hailes gets Christmassy
The young musicians who take part in Big Noise – a music and social change programme – have performed in a pair of special concerts to celebrate the end of term. Almost 130 children and young people f...
https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2025/12/big-noise-in-wester-hailes-gets-christmassy/
2 months ago
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Every year my father-in-law makes us a Christmas wreath for our front door… but this year he’s truly outdone himself! 🎄👏
2 months ago
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The incremental rollout of this scheme is going really well. Over 200,000 km cycled since September shows the demand was always there and we are on track to have city-wide coverage early next year.
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2 months ago
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Cllr McKenzie had no chance of re-election as an independent. This move was expected.
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2 months ago
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No wonder, Edinburgh is the best city on the planet 👍
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Edinburgh named one of Scotland's happiest places to live
Edinburgh has been named the third happiest place to live in Scotland, according to property website Rightmove.
https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-named-one-of-scotlands-happiest-places-to-live-5430352?utm_social_handle_id=227860217272561&utm_social_post_id=615284379&fbclid=IwdGRleAOfv4JleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEesx_WHqqEBBMOYeN68Pb9t5WamrYSqFSY_ifVDabJCCk3xsYzMwKCsPUv2MU_aem_KIKHKaeGWBwnGylKNamDHg
3 months ago
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This is very weak👇
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Why Scottish Government is taking action against anti-social behaviour on buses
Passengers with free bus passes who breach new code of conduct will be banned
https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/why-scottish-government-is-taking-action-against-anti-social-behaviour-on-buses-jim-fairlie-5428667
3 months ago
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Corstorphine Connections Project. “I’m pleased that we’ve now reached the final stage of construction which will deliver footway improvements to Manse Road and Kirk Loan.”
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Final works on Corstorphine pedestrianisation project commence
ROADWORKS have commenced in the Corstorphine suburb of Edinburgh to make temporary pedestrianisation measures permanent.
https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2025/12/03/final-stage-of-work-on-corstorphine-pedestrianisation-project-commences/?amp=1
3 months ago
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It is really good to be breaking ground on this project 👏
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Construction begins on first phase of West Edinburgh Link
Construction begins on first phase of West Edinburgh Link
https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14330/construction-begins-on-first-phase-of-west-edinburgh-link?ref=edinburghminute.com
3 months ago
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I suspect I’m not the only one who thinks it would have been easier (and quicker) to knock it down and build another hotel!
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What's going on with Edinburgh's scaffolding hotel?
Scaffolding was due to be torn down from the G&V Hotel on George IV Bridge by November, but now may be delayed again.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c17x52v812po?ref=edinburghminute.com
3 months ago
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🚂Some good news as Curriehill Station improves its parking facilities 👍
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Extra spaces in station car park after increase in commuting by train
Parking chaos at an Edinburgh rail station has prompted an increase in spaces for commuter’s cars.
https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-parking-extra-spaces-in-station-car-park-after-increase-in-commuting-by-train-5430334?utm_social_post_id=615033439&utm_social_handle_id=227860217272561&fbclid=IwdGRleAOfapVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEetNi_w5ULDq7YV9jzKa0WdaeCIp1N_F0bl36VnCy1kdaKLPRrAkZX7B2j6R4_aem_JRuIC0F6ICmGagKajrMLOg
3 months ago
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Tucking into my first Christmas dinner of the year with Balerno Community Council after the Xmas lights switch on tonight🎄
3 months ago
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Interesting day ahead discussing regional transport infrastructure and initiatives at the SEStran Transport Summit.
3 months ago
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