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Leaf clearing volunteers welcome! 🍂 Autumn is just around the corner. Our successful leaf clearing project depends on the commitment and goodwill of residents. We supply all the tools and coordinate collection! Learn more: merchistoncc.org.uk/leaf-clearin...

Our partners in the local tool library, Colinton Village Enterprise are having a sale next weekend. Everything must go. #Edinburgh #OnSale

Want to make the Polwarth junction a safer, more pleasant place for the community? ⏳Please make sure to review the proposed redesign and give your views by 21 September! merchistoncc.org.uk/projects/the...

The Union a canal both sides of Viewforth Bridge.

In partnership with the Edinburgh Tool Library, we’ll be running a hands on intro into basic home DIY tools & skills. 📍 Slateford Longstone Church 🕰️ Saturday, 27th Sept ✍️ Sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/basic-home... @edinburghminute.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social @longstonecc.bsky.social

Van Crime prevention. 🚐 🧰 Are you a tradesperson or van owner wanting to secure your van and the goods inside? Police Scotland are hosting two van crime prevention events: Wed 24 Sept at B&Q Fort Kinnaird Thurs 24 Sept at B&Q Hermiston Gait

This map shows demand for secure cycle hangars in Edinburgh, with plenty of bubbles over #Bruntsfield, #Merchiston, #Polwarth & #Shandon. We've long encouraged residents to request cycle hangars and signal demand to @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social - we hope they will soon get the message!

There's now a shiny new litter bin at the bus stop at Polwarth Parish Church! The much-used litter bin had been removed without warning, creating unsightly accumulations of litter all over the pavement. Thank you Cllr Neil Ross for pushing for a replacement!

Poorly placed roadworks signs yet again obstructing people trying to get to school and work this morning. On both sides of Granville Terrace between Merchiston Ave and Viewforth Terrace. We've reached out to Edinhelp on the other place to report this... @livingstreetsedi.bsky.social

Lovely feedback from a local resident about our public meeting last night. ☺️ We meet monthly and all residents are encouraged to come along and share their views on local issues.

Here's the proposed redesign of this end of Merchiston ave/Granville terrace junction (view from diagonal opposite corner). The mouth of the junction is narrowed for drivers and there is a raised table, wider footpaths & dropped kerbs with tactiles to help pedestrians cross. What do you think? 🤔

🛑 Doesn't a stop sign mean drivers need to stop and give way to pedestrians? The usual morning scene at Merchiston ave/Granville terrace. The Council has proposed new designs for the entire Polwarth roundabout junction. Will they improve safety? Have your say! merchistoncc.org.uk/projects/the...

Do you want safer streets in Polwarth? Please make sure you take a few minutes to share your views on the proposed redesign of the Polwarth roundabout junction. Consultation closes 21 Sept. merchistoncc.org.uk/projects/the...

Edinburgh Council Transport and Environment Committee held an excellent discussion on Thurs 11/9 about the need to do better for Edinburgh pavements: they must be wide enough, and clear enough. You can watch it via this link:- tinyurl.com/bddr7ts8 Start about 38 mins in.

There are now 4,400 people waiting for a spot in a secure cycle hangar in Edinburgh - that figure has grown by nearly 1,000 in just the last year. My map of hangars and demand can be found here: rpubs.com/edtiss/hangars

Rowing boats for hire this Sunday There are just three more Sundays left this year when rowing boats on the Union Canal will be available for hire - 14, 21 and 28 September.   Traditional rowing boats available for hire from the towpath at Ashley Terrace Bridge (accessible from Ogilvie Terrace,…

📢 Join our next public Meeting! Tue 16 Sept, 7–9pm at Polwarth Tennis & Bowling Clubhouse. All residents welcome to take part and raise issues. Topics incl. Polwarth Junction redesign, leaf clearing, police issues, Harrison road bridge closure & more.

🌿 The Community Rewilding Guide is here! 🎉 Your toolkit for working with others to restore nature at scale - from forming a group to practical rewilding. www.rewild.scot/community-rewilding-guide Huge thanks to everyone who helped shape this resource for co-creating the #RewildingNation!

We have explicitly asked for new cycle hangars as part of the Polwarth junction redesign, and the road safety team has passed on this request to the cycle hangar team but no guarantees yet... Residents who feel strongly about this should include this in their feedback to the Council. 🚲

Lower Gilmore Place closed. Passable on footpath. No diversion signposted (of course). #EdTravCyc

Reminder! You can still review the designs for a new Polwarth junction and share your views by 21 September . Let the council know if you support the overall changes, which design option you prefer and why, and if you have any other thoughts or concerns. merchistoncc.org.uk/projects/the...

Edinburgh groups: Apply for Community Grants Fund from @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social 💰 Up to £5k for grassroots projects 📍 13 local pots 🎯 Supporting constituted groups ⏰ Deadline: Midnight, 30 Sept 2025 #Edinburgh #CommunityGrants #funding

Must be student move-in day...🤔

A lovely late summer evening in Bruntsfield Links 🤩

What impact does this have on people who want to or have to mainly walk, wheel, or cycle?

Tune in to Education, Children and Families Committee from 10am today, where Cllrs will discuss mobile phones in schools, early years provision and hospital education policy. View the full agenda and join online: democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...

Polwarth junction redesigned: We spent a great morning on the street speaking to residents about the proposed designs for a safer more pleasant junction. The vast majority of people have been supportive of changes! View designs and give feedback by 21 Sept! merchistoncc.org.uk/projects/the...

Fascinating!

Welcome to another local Edinburgh Community council! 👋🏼

There's a temporary closure of the Union Canal towpath at Harrison Park due to tree works (today 26/08). A diversion is signposted @edinburghminute.bsky.social @edcriticalmass.bsky.social @spokes.org.uk @sw20.info

Polwarth junction redesigned! There are two proposed options for the eastern end of the Polwarth junction. We believe option 1 is better for pedestrian safety. Read our assessment: bit.ly/PolwarthJunc... Review the designs and share your own views with @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social by 21 Sept!

There are two design options for the eastern end of the Polwarth junction. We believe design Option 1 is better for pedestrian safety. Read our assessment: merchistoncc.org.uk/community-co... Please explore the options and share your own views with the City of Edinburgh Council by 21 Sept!

Polwarth Junction redesigned - view designs & give feedback by 21 Sept! We are thrilled to share proposed designs for the new Polwarth Junction, replacing the current mini-roundabout. This follows our 2+ year community-driven safety campaign. Full visuals at merchistoncc.org.uk/projects/the...

Connery legacy lives on in Bruntsfield Bruntsfield Primary School is celebrating its 130th Anniversary this year. This week Jason Connery unveiled a plaque at the school on behalf of his late father Sir Sean Connery, who is a former pupil. Sean Connery visited Bruntsfield Primary School in 1995…

Well done! Small changes make the streets better for everyone 👏🏼

#UnionCanal 👍 Fantastic improvement for 👩‍🦼 🚶 🚲 Potholes & sunken cobbles - ALL GONE ! @edi.bike @edfoc.bsky.social @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social @finlaymcf.bsky.social @cllrcmiller.bsky.social @lordwoolamaloo.bsky.social @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk @merchistoncc.bsky.social @longstonecc.bsky.social

What a pity the same wasn’t done on Leamington Tce (widened pavement and junction build-outs)

Legalising ‘side road zebra’ crossings is one of five ‘big ideas’ in the report, supported by disabled people, that would improve safety and accessibility on streets, and benefit everyone. Read the report and more here 👇 www.sustrans.org.uk/our-blog/new...

Thanks for sharing updates on the Polwarth junction project and for your support including pushing for more greenery @cllrbenparker.bsky.social! Looking forward to sharing the final designs in the next month or so.

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📣Seeking passionate, reliable & community-minded freelance assistance for our e-Cargo bike library team! 🚲 🔧 Roles: Cargo Bike Librarian, Project Officer 📍 Location: Bruntsfield area 🕑Part-time/Flexible hours, ASAP to Nov 2026🌱💪 🕑Apply by 08/07 Full information here: tinyurl.com/BANZAIroles0725

Get out and cast your vote for the next Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart city councillor!

We are continuing discussions with the Craiglockhart parents council and other residents on strategies to improve road safety along Ashley terrace, Harrison road and the wider area. We want a joined up approach rather than small piecemeal fixes

Edinburgh councillor calls for faster road action Action on a dangerous Edinburgh road is welcome, but needs to be taken more quickly, according to a city councillor. Early last month, an 80-year-old woman was hospitalised after she was struck by a black BMW on Ashley Terrace, an area where…

If you're a resident in the Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart ward and have chosen to vote by post, please return your ballot paper as soon as possible. These can be returned to any polling station tomorrow (June 26) or to the City Chambers or Waverley Court in the city centre.

Living Streets Edinburgh will be at Edinburgh Climate Festival, Meadows Park on Saturday 28/6. (12noon to 7pm) Come along to our stall and have a chat with us and see how we can make Edinburgh the best city for walking and wheeling! www.facebook.com/EdClimateFest

By-election June 2025 – Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart – meet the candidates A by-election will be held this week to fill the vacant council seat in Edinburgh following the sudden death of Labour councillor, Val Walker in April. Polling stations will be open from 7am to 10pm on Thursday 26 June…