The Forest Road Pedestrian obstacle course is now open for all. @thecockburn.bsky.social @livingstreetsedi.bsky.social

Bruntsfield Place, where the road is 4 lanes of tarmac wide, where a ROAD sign has to be placed on the narrow pavement so as not to cause an obstruction to traffic. @Edinburgh_CC can't blame others as this is a CEC project.

We found that tens of millions of pounds in taxpayer-funded forestry subsidies flowed to politicians, billionaires, the King and offshore firms

Great work from @harryjwilliams.bsky.social to highlight this Although STL's were supposed to have planning permission a few years ago, there's still many "retrospective" apps being submitted. Edinburgh short term lets reach 84% refusal rate in last year www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/04/02/e...

Very disappointed the Green amendment to increase footway maintenance by 20%, which would meet the Labour 2022 manifesto commitment, was voted down today. Astonishingly, Labour voted against their own manifesto commitment.

Yes, this JAG is actually parked on the crossing point. Owner was nipping in to the chemist. Seems Edinburgh Parking Wardens keep telling the chemist owner that they can't touch cars parked on the crossing or the zig zags - only the police can deal with it. #Y15NJA

'Pedestrians are at the top of the urban transport hierarchy’ – City of Edinburgh Council, 2020 Edinburgh Council ROADS team - hold my beer

Bigger question for me is, why is the council not ensuring our streetscape is accessible by design? Many of these examples were installed recently. We should be ensuring any streetscape changes take into account the needs of all users. Thank you Cass for taking the time this morning. #Leith 2/2

I count 5 ROAD signs on the pavement.

Fab to see new pedestrian build-outs & raised-tables going in near Summerhall, on the backbone of the temporary Covid schemes This will really help families & students cross, in what was a horribly car-dominated space Thanks @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social

Cheaper to fly round in circles than it is to pay for parking at Edinburgh Airport?

A CONservavtive and a liberal democrat Edinburgh councilor fail to declare that they lived near the Braid Road traffic calming when they voted to remove it. Wonder what else they failed to declare? Courtesy of @edinburghminute.com

Planning applications have been submitted for "Arts and culture advertising structures" at a number of locations in Edinburgh South West: 26/00754/ADV 26/00785/ADV 26/00790/ADV 26/00762/ADV Details on my FB: www.facebook.com/DrScottArthu... @livingstreetsedi.bsky.social

This building used to host 5 separate companies. Now being demolished for yet more cheaply built student accommodation, which will no doubt become a short term let during the summer. No council request for a section 75 agreement. Funny that.

Join us for our next in-person meeting focused on road safety and traffic in our community. Cllrs Stephen Jenkinson and others will be there to hear resident views & discuss the issues. @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social 17 March 7pm Merchiston tennis and bowling club, EH11 1NA All residents welcome!

In shock news, motorists have switched to public transport to avoid paying the Oxford Congestion Charge. A spokesperson* said: "This is exactly what was meant to happen, and it did."

Can anyone explain how you can demolish a large care home with nothing more than a building warrant? You don't need planning permission for what will replace the building. @thecockburn.bsky.social ? Old Salvation Army building now demolished on Colinton Road

Map from 2025 showing Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) in the greater Fountainbridge area. I'm only aware of 1 of these that has had to pay a "section 75" agreement for local active travel improvements. Wonder how many are now also Short Term Lets? @thecockburn.bsky.social

Also happened to Slateford House. Developer applies for planning permission to create modest apartments suitable for small families wanting to buy their first home. Once permission was granted they were let at STLs after planning agreed this was fine. @ntbcc.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social

Tactile non-dropped kerb fail next to Kingsknowe Station. Would love to know the thought process behind this. Been here a longtime @living streetsedi.bsky.social

This gap site on Robertson Avenue was supposed to be developed by a housing association. Is the housing crisis over? www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...

Works began on safety improvements at Longstone Primary and Redhall School’s shared entrance. Many children cross here through taxis, school staff, PHCs, and minibuses at pick up/drop off time. Pedestrians are to be prioritised here in accordance with the transport hierarchy. 👍

Quartermile. Enough room for parked cars, not enough room for a pavement that meets the councils absolute minimum pavement width. No idea why this was allowed by city planners or city ROADS team. Reasonably new development.

Another pertinent entry in our Edinburgh narrow pavements competition; and close to a busy place of interest.

The stated aim of Edinburgh Council's roads team is to prioritise TRAFFIC movement. That's why this ROAD sign has been dumped on a pedestrian crossing. Busy area for pedestrians. Junction of Gorgie Road and Ardmillan Terrace.

… says the website that tracks you and sells your data to 1,500 ‘partners’ 🫠

MATHS TEST: It takes two men two days to dig a hole 3m wide, 3m long and 2m deep; and it takes one man one day to replace a paving slab 1m long and 2m wide... How long will it take Edinburgh Council to remove a white line on the pavement on Leith Walk?

I'd long wondered if Clarence was an acronym (because Strathclyde had a wee dog called RALF - Road & Light Faults). I thought it might be 'Central and Lothian something'; it was Customer Lighting And Roads ENquiry CEntre.

Imagine if traffic lights for vehicles were designed like this? You can't actually see if the lights are green until you're right in front of them. Presumably pedestrian crossing designed by and for DRIVERS convenience. @livingstreetsedi.bsky.social @thecockburn.bsky.social

Signs saying Harrison Road closed taking up majority of pavement width on Slateford Road. This is very close to a bus stop on a fast main road. CEC - hang your head in shame. Your project - can't blame others @livingstreetsedi.bsky.social @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social @thecockburn.bsky.social

Constantly get cars cutting onto the wrong side of the road divider to get to the rat run quicker from Ashley Terrace also, which has made for some 'fun' near-misses.

Residents of Primrose Terrace, Shandon, trying to reclaim their street from Rat Runners. Council could do something to alleviate the pressure during Harrison Road closure, but will they? @livingstreetsedi.bsky.social @thecockburn.bsky.social @spokes.org.uk @merchistoncc.bsky.social

This somewhat ironic pedestrianization of Princes Street is somewhat glorious. Shows you how good it could be with that much more space.

👍 Good to see #LibDems super +ve for #WPL #TrafficFilters etc in @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social --> www.transportxtra.com/publications... 🤔 Why less in #Edinburgh? @edi.bike @andrewgant.bsky.social @emilykerr36.bsky.social @jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social @euandavidson.bsky.social @nellibdems.bsky.social

A bunch of weeds or a "wild flower meadow"? I certainly don't see any flowers.

We're supposed to have a pavement parking ban in Scotland. @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social contractors will not enter private land to place a ticket on a vehicle. What's the point? Why do CEC give planning for this? @livingstreetsedi.bsky.social @thecockburn.bsky.social @tollcross-cc-edin.bsky.social

Why do Edinburgh Council staff allow contractors to obstruct pavements all over Edinburgh? These signs are for council works at Viewforth. ROADs team no longer fit for purpose. @thecockburn.bsky.social @livingstreetsedi.bsky.social @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social @kayleighoneill.bsky.social

If only there was an organisation in Edinburgh that could do something about pavement parking. This pavement in bruntsfield has recently been repaired - due to damage caused by vehicles parking in it. Road is 4 lanes if tarmac wide here

I see a steel frame with concrete slab floors and staircases, poured concrete foundations and stacks of hydrocarbon foam insulation panels and can't help but wonder by what mechanism this becomes "net zero" (beyond the noted rain garden and bicycle parking).

Looks like the Dalry side streets project could be going ahead in September?! Unsure of the scope and detail but currently looks like just the Caledonian Road/Place streets etc. I wonder if this has potentially been descoped 🤔🤨 @livingstreetsedi.bsky.social @spokes.org.uk @edi.bike

You can report overgrown hedges and trees via the Edinburgh council website. It is homeowners responsibility to ensure hedges are trimmed back to the property boundary. If no action from owners, council can arrange contractors at homeowners expense. webforms.edinburgh.gov.uk/site/portal/...

Hey Edinburgh! Where are our summer /festival pedestrian streets? @livingstreetsedi.bsky.social

#A701 Relief Road and #A702 Link Road 🚘🚘🚘 🙋‍♀️ Our response to the 2021 initial consultation --> www.spokes.org.uk/wp-content/u... @edi.bike @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social @mrjasonrose.bsky.social @thedreadedlurgy.bsky.social @rupenash.bsky.social ‪ @edinreporter.bsky.social @midlothiancan.bsky.social

The paperwork shows the building currently owned by a student letting company. Assuming Council don't intend to buy the building, is plan to change use and then pay owner to make use of the accommodation. I have a sneaky theory that this pivot is part of the industry masterplan for the PBSA racket

Very disappointing that Edinburgh Councillors today approved a capital programme which really doesn’t give priority to walking - pedestrian crossings, wider pavements, road safety, etc.😞 Rather, various walking elements are relegated to a “rolling programme”…

There are lots of modal filters in Edinburgh. Why is the council so determined to remove the 3 in the Braid Estate (highlighted yellow) at a cost of c£400k so that around 4,000 more drivers can speed through our residential streets?

Can @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social explain why the council has failed to take any action on this? This is a busy pavement. Pavement works were mostly complete 8 months ago but builders allowed to use it as storage. ROADS team no longer fit for 21st century @livingstreetsedi.bsky.social

Fountainbridge pavement has closed for nearly 10 months. Originally closed for 4 weeks, then 6, then this sign went up. Other pavement is less than 1m in places. Cycle lanes removed. What happened to CEC travel hierarchy? @livingstreetsedi.bsky.social @thecockburn.bsky.social @spokes.org.uk

Great to see the whole site being watered this morning. I was reassured in conversation with the contractor that the vast majority of the trees are doing well.

I have been advised that the whole site will be watered tomorrow. Thanks to Gorgie Collective for raising this and to Friends of Dalry Cemetery moving so swiftly to water the trees. We are so lucky to have these groups in Gorgie-Dalry - the trees would've been left to die without their input.