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  • Leith Connections

    We are seeking feedback from local residents and businesses on a new project which aims to create a safer and more comfortable environment for residents and visitors walking, cycling, wheeling and spending time in the local streets and outdoor spaces of Leith. The project will build upon the City of Edinburgh Council’s current cycling and waking projects , Active Travel Action Plan , QuietRoute network and cycle and walking improvements that are a part of the Trams to... More
    Opened 8 February 2021

  • Newbattle Terrace Public Realm Works

    The Council is proposing to carry our major refurbishment works on Newbattle Terrace between Morningside Road and Eden Lane. The aim of the scheme is to improve the streetscape and make it a more welcoming place by: Resurfacing the road and footpaths in high quality materials Eliminating uneven surfaces and drainage problems Replacing missing street trees with suitable species Introducing continuous at-level footpaths over... More
    Opened 30 November 2020

  • 2021-24 Council Budget Engagement

    Covid-19 has changed all our lives – immensely, and abruptly. The past few months have been incredibly tough for us all, and there continues to be great uncertainty about what will happen next. The pandemic’s impact has also shone a light on the health of our people and planet, highlighting the need to protect and support the most vulnerable in our communities. As we each continue to navigate the challenges and changes, likewise we at the Council are having... More
    Opened 12 November 2020

  • Access and camping in the Pentland Hills Regional Park

    The Pentland Hills Regional Park (PHRP) covers a large area of land south of Edinburgh, with landowners including farmers, local authorities and sport-shooting interests. You can find out more about the Regional Park by visiting www.pentlandhills.org . Over recent months and years PHRP has suffered from irresponsible wild camping, antisocial behaviour and a significant rise in car park usage, causing problem parking in surrounding areas. We are proposing a series of... More
    Opened 6 November 2020

  • Gaelic Medium Education in Edinburgh

    We aim to build a dedicated secondary school for Gaelic Medium Education in Edinburgh. The City of Edinburgh Council is committed to the expansion of high-quality secondary Gaelic Medium Education (GME) in an immersive environment. As Scotland’s capital city, we have a special responsibility to nurture and help cultivate the Gaelic language as an integral part of our shared heritage and national identity. In order to secure a sustainable future for Gaelic, the Council... More
    Opened 5 November 2020

  • Equality Outcomes 2021-2025

    The Equality Act 2010  requires all public bodies (such as councils and the health service) to publish equality outcomes at least every four years. Equality outcomes aim to achieve specific and identifiable improvements in people’s life chances, eliminate discrimination and foster good relations. Working in partnership - Edinburgh, West Lothian and Midlothian Councils (including their education authorities and Midlothian’s licensing board), NHS... More
    Opened 3 November 2020

  • Clermiston Primary School - Road Safety Improvements

    Please note the consultation deadline has been extended due to the Coronavirus outbreak. The Council proposes to install the following improvements: Parkgrove Street a raised crossing point improved traffic calming and road markings various other minor improvements Parkgrove Terrace contraflow cyclist improvements improved road markings More
    Opened 23 March 2020

  • Kirk Brae Pedestrian Crossing Improvements

    The Council proposes to install a footpath build out on Kirk Brae, north of Orchardhead Road to improve pedestrian mobility and safety. In 2017, the Council consulted on the removal of the existing traffic island outside No.52 Kirk Brae to address road safety concerns that had been raised. It is proposed to progress the island removal works in conjunction with the delivery of the new footpath build out. More
    Opened 26 February 2020

  • Edinburgh Talks Climate Citizen Survey

    Give us your views: online survey Last year, a landmark report by the United Nations warned that, unless urgent action is taken, the opportunity to avoid the worst effects of climate change will be missed. The Climate Change Plan Scotland 2018 set out the continuing actions of Scottish Government to ensure Scotland meets the climate challenge. Following on from this, Scotland became the first country to declare a climate emergency in early 2019 and t ... More
    Opened 20 November 2019

  • Annual Review of Major Events in Parks 2018/19 and Consultation on Future Events

    Thank you for taking part in this two part survey. 1. Annual Review of Major Events in Parks 2018/19. Edinburgh parks play host to a huge array of events every year and we recognise that there is a balance to be struck between those who wish to host events, those wanting to enjoy them and those whose everyday lives are either enhanced or impacted in some way. In addition, we need to ensure that the quality of the parks and greenspaces across the city are maintained to the highest... More
    Opened 13 November 2019

  • Draft Edinburgh Tourism Strategy 2030

    Tourism is one of the city’s biggest success stories, attracting 4.3 million visits a year. The sector directly employs over 33,000 of the city’s 513,000 residents creating opportunities for residents from across our communities, upskilling our workforce and attracting talent from all over the world. It also has many indirect benefits through the wide and varied supply chain across Scotland that services the tourism sector here in the city. For the continued economic success of... More
    Opened 4 November 2019

  • Proposal to Establish an Annexe of Kirkliston Primary School at Kirkliston Leisure Centre

    The accommodation at Kirkliston Primary School is under pressure from rising rolls in the area. Projections indicate additional accommodation is required to support the rising roll. Informal consultation has reinforced the community’s view that a new primary school is not supported because it would divide the community. Accordingly, it is proposed to establish an annexe of the primary school on the leisure centre site, some 500 metres from the school, which will... More
    Opened 28 October 2019

  • Proposal to Realign the Catchment Areas of Queensferry Primary School and Echline Primary School

    The Council aims to provide catchment school places for pupils living within a catchment area. New housing developments are progressing within the Queensferry Primary School catchment area but there will not be enough capacity at the school to accommodate the additional pupils . It is proposed that the catchment boundary between Queensferry Primary School and Echline Primary School will be realigned so that existing housing areas currently within the catchment area of... More
    Opened 28 October 2019

  • Davidson's Mains Crossing Upgrade

    The Council proposes to upgrade the crossings around the mini roundabout at the Main Street / Quality Street junction. The proposals are to introduce revised, raised zebra crossings over reduced carriageway widths, along with LED illuminated white bands on the zebra crossing poles to increase the visibility of the crossings. More
    Opened 13 September 2019

  • Proposed sale of an area of common good land to Blackhall Community Trust

    Blackhall Community Trust wish to buy an area of land, including the existing Ravelston Park Pavilion, to create a new fit for purpose nursery and a new community facility. They plan to do this through a Community Asset Transfer and we have agreed that they can do this. The area of land they wish to purchase is shown outlined in red in the plan below. This area is approximately 1231 square metres and in the south east corner of Ravelston Park. More
    Opened 16 August 2019

  • Granton Waterfront Regeneration, Stage 3 - Granton Should Be…

    This consultation is the third stage of a 3 stage engagement process to produce a development framework for Granton Waterfront. Click here to view the results of stage 1 of the consultation "Tell us more about Granton Waterfront" or Click here to view the results of stage 2 of the consultation "Granton Could be. . ." In March 2018, the Council acquired the former gas works in Granton Waterfront which substantially increased its landholdings within this priority regeneration area. ... More
    Opened 6 May 2019

  • Scotstoun Avenue Traffic Calming Proposals

    The City of Edinburgh Council proposes to introduce new traffic calming measures on Scotstoun Avenue, including uncontrolled crossing points. More
    Opened 15 April 2019

  • Trinity Conservation Area Designation

    The Council is responsible for the conservation and management of built heritage in the city including the designation of conservation areas as areas of special architectural or historic interest. The Trinity Conservation Area was originally designated in 1975. A Character Appraisal for the Conservation Area was published in 2001. C haracter Appraisals are designed to help manage change in the area. More
    Opened 22 March 2019

  • Edinburgh Community Council Scheme Review

    A review of the Edinburgh Community Council Scheme is currently underway. The Scheme covers the rules and regulations governing community councils including election procedures, meeting arrangements, membership, and conduct. The following steps have been taken in advance of the statutory consultation process to inform the draft proposals published for consultation: Joint meeting of community councils (CCs) Questionnaire to all CCs, elected members and key... More
    Opened 11 February 2019

  • Corstorphine Road - New Pedestrian Crossing Facility

    The City of Edinburgh Council proposes to introduce a new signalised pedestrian crossing facility on Corstorphine Road, east of Kaimes Road. A preliminary design has been developed for the scheme. More
    Opened 5 February 2019

  • Granton Waterfront Regeneration, Stage 2 - Granton Could Be…

    This consultation is the second stage of a 3 stage engagement process to produce a development framework and delivery masterplan for Granton Waterfront. Click here to view the results of stage 1 of the consultation "Tell us more about Granton Waterfront" In March 2018, the Council acquired the former gas works in Granton Waterfront which substantially increased its landholdings within this priority regeneration area. This acquisition provides an opportunity for the... More
    Opened 18 January 2019

  • Community Council Scheme Review

    Stakeholders are invited to comment upon the existing Scheme for Community Councils and provide suggestions for improvement. The existing Scheme is available on the City of Edinburgh Council webpage. More
    Opened 30 November 2018

  • Granton Waterfront Regeneration

    In March 2018, the Council acquired the former gas works in Granton Waterfront which substantially increased its landholdings within this priority regeneration area. This acquisition provides an opportunity for the Council to take the lead in the regeneration and ensure a place making approach is widely adopted across the area. This will create an inclusive and sustainable approach to development, and accelerate delivery of new homes, school, medical centre, retail, services,... More
    Opened 2 November 2018

  • Edinburgh: connecting our city, transforming our places

    Through ' Connecting our City, Transforming our Places ', the City of Edinburgh Council is setting out bold, ambitious ideas that will help achieve the Edinburgh 2050 vision; a fairer, thriving, connected and inspired city. The ideas focus on better places designed with people at their heart, with space for human connections; a city that is enabled by technology driving a stronger economy. The ideas also focus on transport as an enabler of transformational change - by reprioritising... More
    Opened 17 September 2018

  • Improvements to Arboretum Place at the Royal Botanic Garden West Gate

    This consultation gives people the opportunity to express their views about proposed initial design for walking and cycling improvements on Arboretum Place, between Inverleith Park and the Royal Botanic Garden West Gate. These designs will convert the circular area between the Park and Garden into a new public space, creating a link between the two. The proposal is to create a space more suitable for pedestrians and cyclists with some disabled parking remaining at the kerb. ... More
    Opened 1 September 2018

  • Animal Boarding Establishments

    This consultation proposes changes to the conditions and application fees applied to Animal Boarding Establishment Licences. More
    Opened 6 August 2018

  • Edinburgh Partnership Review and Consultation of Governance and Community Planning Arrangements

    Community planning brings together public agencies, the third sector and communities to work together to plan and deliver services which make a real difference to people's lives. The Edinburgh Partnership involves these partners in overseeing this work for the city. The Edinburgh Partnership recognises that we can improve community planning processes. In this consultation, the Edinburgh Partnership would like to hear people’s views on: how... More
    Opened 16 July 2018

  • West Princes Street Gardens Project

    West Princes Street Gardens is one of the most cherished public green spaces in Scotland, loved by locals and visitors alike. However, over the past few decades due to increasing budget pressures the money available to invest in the facilities has decreased and as a result the Garden’s infrastructure has suffered. West Princes Street Gardens is one of the most beautiful and celebrated city-centre green spaces, offering a backdrop unparalleled anywhere in the world. The careful... More
    Opened 26 June 2018

  • Proposal to redevelop at the former Powderhall Waste Transfer Station

    A Proposal of Application Notice ( Reference 19/04682/PAN ) was lodged on the 4th October 2019 to carry out statutory public consultations following the approval of the Place Brief. The Council held the first consultation PAN event to help develop proposals for the site on the 23rd and 24th October. This is the first event that the Council will run over a three month period which will help inform subsequent planning applications. If you missed this event you can view the materials that were... More
    Opened 23 June 2018

  • London Street at Drummond Place

    London Street at it's junction with Drummond Place has been identified for pedestrian crossing improvements by the City of Edinburgh Council's Pedestrian Crossing Assessment process. This consultation aims to present two design options to the local residents in order to take forward the preferred option. More
    Opened 15 June 2018
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