Still not working @jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social how are folk still able to park like this?

🌿 Overhanging branches or bushes? This issue came up at the LCCC meeting last night. Overgrown foliage can make pavements unsafe or inaccessible. You can report it here: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/overhangingf... No login needed unless you want to track the request.

📣 LCCC meeting this Monday Mon 15 June, 7pm Nelson Hall, McDonald Road Library All welcome On the agenda: 🚔 Policing 🏡 STLs, City Plan 2040 & housing 🚌 Post-tramworks issues & streets 🌳 Parks updates 📜 Licensing 🏛 How LCCC works

An excellent and informative set of posts on my favourite topic .. trees! This is well worth a read, if you have 5 mins 🌳

Edinburgh's lost vistas, by @spurtle.bsky.social www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/edinbur... - an interesting read about the city's Georgian gardens

Wishing everyone celebrating in our community, a very happy and peaceful Eid. 🙏🏻

🌳 Really fab to stop by the redesigned Dalmeny Street Park tonight to see it basking, and speak to folk about the impact it's had as an improved shared space. I'm incredibly grateful to all the Leith volunteer residents and schoolchildren who took part in it over the last year.

🧵📣 Public Entertainment licensing consultation The City of Edinburgh Council is reviewing its Public Entertainment licensing policy. This matters because it helps decide which kinds of events, venues and activities need a Public Entertainment Licence in Edinburgh, and what conditions should apply.

TESCO BROUGHTON ROAD.—Onward and upward for an interesting exercise in physical self-improvement and intimate aspiration. Find out more at: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/tesco-b... #Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news

Join us at 10am for Policy and Sustainability Committee. On the agenda today: - Visitor Levy – Proposed Penalty Framework - Updated Continuing Care Policy - City Centre Management View the full agenda and tune in here: democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...

tomorrow!

Meeting this evening. All welcome.

1/ We are looking at data to better understand housing in Leith Central and the areas around. This chart shows the homes split between owned, privately rented privately, socially rented - Leith Central looks fairly balanced, but we know demand can exceed supply, so it is important to question ...

📍 1/ Planning update: short-term lets and planning loophole At our last meeting, Cllr @jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social spoke about a frustrating loophole in the short-term let system. Currently, if a short-term let has a licence and a planning application in progress, it may be able to continue trading

Edinburgh elects! 🗳️ Polls are open until 10pm this evening for the Scottish Parliament election. Emergency proxy vote applications can be made until 5pm. Postal vote ballots can be returned in person up until 10pm.

Where to vote in Edinburgh today Polling opened on Thursday morning for voters to cast their ballot in the Scottish Parliament election 2026 at one of 132 polling places. Voters can use one of the 1,555 pencils which the council has provided for them to place their X in the relevant boxes. Voters…

I'm doing another raffle to raise some dosh for 2 schools. Tickets are just £2 each You can win ALL these SIGNED books + £50 to spend on books of your choice. The money raised is going on books for two amazing schools Details HERE. www.biggreenbookshop.com/big-green-ex... PLEASE REPOST.

1/ 📣 Leith Central Community Council AGM + May Meeting Monday 18 May 🕖 7.00pm 📍 Nelson Hall, McDonald Road Library — First up is our AGM A chance to look back on the past year and set things up for the next one

1/ 📣 Leith Central Community Council AGM + May Meeting Monday 18 May 🕖 7.00pm 📍 Nelson Hall, McDonald Road Library — First up is our AGM A chance to look back on the past year and set things up for the next one

The Leith Walk railway bridge pictured in 1969.

1/ 📄 Update: student accommodation and short-term lets We’ve updated our position on Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA), with an important new addition.

Arthur Street planter update: daffs may be gone, but kale has decided to flower, lily is nearly there & perseverance-in-a-tree, snapped off acer is regrowing. hooray! @leithcentralcc.bsky.social @jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social @secretedinburgh.bsky.social

📍 🧵 Planning update – Leith Central (this week) A smaller number of applications and decisions affecting our area this week, see thread. If you want to explore further or comment on them: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/planni.../pl...

LOCALS RECALL FRIEND AND MUSE.—Clarinda and Calton Hill: broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/locals-... #Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #localhistory

🌸 Spring Time Celebration: North Merchiston Club Sunday 26th April 1-3pm Celebrate Spring with NMC: Intro to Skateboarding, creative Arts/Crafts, Music Class taster, experience a VR session, Soft Play, Tombola and Cupcakes! Parents can relax in Cafe 48.

📣 CC meeting – Mon 20 Apr, 7pm McDonald Rd Library On the agenda: • Policing • Housing (PBSA/STL) • Elm Row & Leith Walk • Transport & streets • Parks & local projects • How we work Agenda: leithcentralcc.co.uk/reports/ All welcome — just come along 👍

Edinburgh Castle at 7pm this evening.

Tonight!

Tonight!

🗳️ Election hustings – Edinburgh North Eastern & Leith Hear from local candidates + ask your questions. 🗓 Thu 16 April, 7.15pm (tomorrow) 📍 Broughton St Mary’s, Bellevue Crescent Free (donations welcome) Questions: [email protected] Hosted by @spurtle.bsky.social

SPURTLE HUSTINGS, DREAD DINGER & ALL.—This Thursday in Broughton St Mary's Parish Church, Bellevue Cres. If you can't attend, or if you want to help set priorities for the meeting, send your question in advance to [email protected]. More details at www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/speaker...

📣 LCCC Meeting – Monday 20 April 7.00pm 📍 Nelson Hall, McDonald Road Library On the agenda: policing, planning, licensing, transport & clean streets, parks — plus an open forum for local residents and businesses. Come along, listen in, or raise an issue that matters to you-papers to follow.

One week left to register to vote in the Scottish Parliament election on 7 May. Deadline is 20 April. Remember 16 and 17 year olds can vote too. If you're on holiday or not able to vote in person, apply for a postal vote. Register at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

Progress at Powderhall for 27 homes for older ppl, early yrs centre & St Mark path widening. CEC update at edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/powderhall-regeneration-project-construction-under-way-next-stage-council-homes-and-early-years-centre-6530664 & still awaiting neighbouring affordable housing.

New Joan Eardley exhibition at the Edinburgh modern art gallery - close up on technicolour textures!

👋We’re currently looking for new members. One of our Community Councillors has recently stepped down after moving out of the area, and we’re keen to bring in new voices from across the community. If you want to get involved in local issues and represent your area, please get in touch!

Do you live in Bruntsfield, Marchmont, Sciennes, Merchiston, Churchhill, Polwarth, Shandon plus surrounding areas such as Morningside, Grange, Tollcross, Fountainbridge, Gorgie and Dalry? Complete this survey from @banzaiedinburgh.bsky.social on the future of South Central Edinburgh!

🔊 💻 We want to engage more with the community so we’d really value your thoughts: • Would some meetings being online (or a mix of online and in-person) make it easier for you to take part? • Are there better ways for you to hear about what we’re doing, or to share your views? Let us know!

🧵 1/ Hey everyone, this is a quick recap of the points discussed at the last council meeting: 🚶‍♂️ St Mark’s Path / Powderhall The path remains open with a controlled crossing during construction. There may be short disruptions at points.

📢 Community Council meeting – Tonight 🗓 Mon 16 March
 🕖 7pm
 📍 McDonald Rd Library Topics include policing, planning (PBSA & STLs), Elm Row cycle lane update, parks & green spaces and transport issues. Residents and businesses welcome. Open forum included. Agenda etc:
leithcentralcc.co.uk/reports

📢 LCCC March Meeting 🗓 Monday 16 March 🕖 7:00pm 📍 Nelson Hall, McDonald Road Library Residents and businesses are welcome. Agenda includes policing, licensing, planning, transport & clean streets, parks, plus an Open Forum where you can raise local issues. Details: leithcentralcc.co.uk/reports

🚶 ELM ROW CYCLE ROUTE – UPDATE The new cycle route behind the Elm Row bus stop has been built. However the old downhill path is still open and marked, so cyclists are still using it. Because of the slope, riders can approach the bus stop area quite quickly. 🧵

🏠 Housing in Leith Leith Central Community Council has been looking closely at how different types of accommodation are affecting housing in our area. Leith is one of the most densely populated parts of Scotland, and demand for housing continues to grow. 🧵

Last month, I met Council officers, @leithcentralcc.bsky.social, & NT Broughton CC to assess issues & results of pavement parking along Leith Walk. While work's underway for poss. new loading provision & physical protection, a team will run the length of Leith Walk from 23/3 to fix loose paving.

Leith Central CC update 👇 • Elm Row safety – interim measures requested • PBSA & aparthotel position updated • Licensing Policy in development • Comments submitted on Local Place Plan • Tram public realm issues monitored Leith is changing fast. What should we prioritise?

📣 Edinburgh tourism businesses — have your say. CEC has commissioned an independent survey on business performance, challenges and outlook for 2026. If you work in accommodation, tours, food & drink, retail, culture, transport or events, this is for you.

LCCC meets Monday (tomorrow) — and there’s a lot happening in Leith. Everyone is welcome to come along, listen in, or raise an issue. 🗓 Mon 16 Feb, 7pm 📍 Nelson Hall, McDonald Road Library leithcentralcc.co.uk/reports Agenda includes >>>>

Leith Central Community Council meets Monday 16 Feb, 7pm at Nelson Hall, McDonald Rd Library. We’ll cover policing, planning, parks, licensing, transport — plus an open forum for local residents and businesses. Come along and be part of the conversation about Leith. leithcentralcc.co.uk/reports

🌱 Garden sitting unused? EGP match people who can’t manage their gardens with local volunteers keen to grow food. It’s a win-win: gardens cared for, food grown locally, neighbours connected. They’ve got Leith volunteers ready to go right now. 📧 [email protected] 📞 07704 185 726

🗳️ £eith Chooses Voting TODAY Help decide how £44K is spent — from youth activities & arts, to wellbeing, food, environment & practical local support. 📍 Leith Community Centre 12–3pm (quiet voting from 11am) If you live, work, study or volunteer in Leith, this is your vote. 👉 leithchooses.net/