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Have your say on the draft Tenant Participation Strategy
Housing is important to people and their quality of life. The City of Edinburgh Council is a landlord for almost 20,000 council tenants in the city; it’s essential that we understand tenants’ views to help shape and improve housing conditions and services. The Tenant Participation Strategy Through the Tenant Participation Strategy , we want to make sure that tenants really: know the different ways they can become involved ... MoreOpened 11 October 2019 -
Straiton Place Park Children's Entertainment and Catering
We are looking for views on proposed changes to the commercial usage of Straiton Place Park. This would see an increase in the number of public amenities on offer and would generate income for the parks, greenspace and cemeteries service. MoreOpened 14 October 2019 -
Cameron Toll to bioQuarter Cycling and Walking Route
The City of Edinburgh Council, University of Edinburgh, NHS Lothian and Scottish Enterprise are working together to improve cycling and walking between Cameron Toll and Little France – a key route connecting Cameron Toll Shopping Centre and all the facilities at Edinburgh bioQuarter including the hospital, medical school and research park. Our aim is to encourage more people to travel along this route on bike or by foot. Proposals have been developed to provide segregated... MoreOpened 14 October 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... MoreOpened 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... MoreOpened 28 October 2019 -
Bus Lane Operational Hours
W e are considering changing the times that general traffic can use bus lanes to make it faster for people to travel by bus and want to hear your views. The changing city Over the last 10 years, Edinburgh’s population has grown at a much faster rate than the rest of Scotland – 12.5% compared to 5%. By 2023, our total population will have increased by 23,000 people. It is taking people 12% longer to travel by bus than in 2006 during peak times and... MoreOpened 30 October 2019 -
Edinburgh Procurement Strategy
Last year the City of Edinburgh Council launched a new programme of change designed to respond to the opportunities and challenges facing the city, now and in the future. This programme is already transforming the way services are delivered. With a particular focus on tackling poverty, promoting sustainability and improving residents’ wellbeing, it is designed to guide all savings and spending decisions the city makes between now and 2023. The Council’s Procurement... MoreOpened 31 October 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... MoreOpened 4 November 2019 -
Marchmont, Meadows & Bruntsfield Conservation Area Character Appraisal
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 Marchmont Conservation Area was originally designated on 9 January 1987. The boundary was amended on 29 March 1996 to include the Meadows, Bruntsfield Links and immediately surrounding streets. Article 4 Directions were approved in 1996. The Conservation Area was... MoreOpened 4 November 2019 -
Moredunvale - Neighbourhood Knowledge
We are proposing to build new housing in Moredunvale and Craigour and improve shared public spaces. This housing would be a mixture of homes to rent and buy including affordable housing to meet citywide housing need. The map below shows the area we are proposing to develop. MoreOpened 5 November 2019 -
Exercise Dark Mantle
Evaluation of Exercise Dark Mantle (Dalmeny 2019). MoreOpened 12 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... MoreOpened 13 November 2019 -
St. Mark's Primary Parent Travel Survey 2019
St. Mark's Primary would like to know what you think about your school journey. With the nursery growing and pupil, parents and neighbours concerned about levels of congestion, pollution affecting health and the safety of children, we need to look at ways of reducing the number of vehicles coming close to school. This survey will take about 5-10 minutes to complete. We ask that each family complete only one survey. Your responses will be kept confidential and neither your name nor your... MoreOpened 18 November 2019 -
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 ... MoreOpened 20 November 2019 -
Diversity and Inclusion Training Session Feedback
Thank you again for attending and participating in the Diveristy and Inclusion Training Session hosted at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 12th December 2019. We would much appreciate your feedback as it will help us improve the planning and delivery of future sessions. With thanks, Beata (CEC) + Tim, Reham, Ross (Adopt an Intern Team) MoreOpened 18 December 2019 -
Pentland Hills Regional Park Strategic Plan 2019-2028
The Pentland Hills Regional Park (PHRP) is a living, changing environment and has evolved as a mixed land use resource which is an important leisure, economic, community and heritage asset to the capital city and the surrounding Lothians. With this evolution comes increasing and changing pressures and demands on the Pentland Hills Regional Park management and the other key stakeholders seeking to balance recreation and enjoyment with economic demands and the conservation of the... MoreOpened 3 January 2020 -
Leith Walk/Halmyre Street
About Leith Walk / Halmyre Street Site The site is an area of partially vacant land and buildings to the east of Leith Walk linking through to Halmyre Street and Manderston Street. The area has three main landowners and there are aspirations for the redevelopment of parts of the site. We are seeking to ensure that future development on this site is co-ordinated. The Council will be hosting a number of consultation events to allow the public,... MoreOpened 6 January 2020 -
Proposed extension to the New Town Conservation Area
Following a recent review of the boundaries of the New Town and Dean Conservation Areas, it has been noted that Belgrave Mews, including the small run of properties to its outer-edge that front onto Dean Bank, is not included within the boundaries of either conservation areas. The review assessed the architectural and historic interest of these buildings, their overall character, and their historic links with the larger townhouses situated... MoreOpened 13 January 2020 -
EIJB Citizen Rep Recruitment
Have you had experience of using health or social care services, we would like your involvement? We are looking to recruit two citizen representatives for the Edinburgh Integration Joint Board (EIJB) The EIJB was established on 1 April 2016 and is responsible for the strategic planning and commissioning of health and social care services in Edinburgh and for issuing directions to the City of Edinburgh Council and NHS Lothian for the delivery of these services ... MoreOpened 17 January 2020 -
EIJB Carer Representative Recruitment
Are you a carer with lived experience of caring for someone? The Edinburgh Integration Joint Board is looking for one carer representative to provide a carer perspective to the Partnership. The Edinburgh Integration Joint Board (EIJB) was established on 1 April 2016 and is responsible for the strategic planning and commissioning of health and social care services in Edinburgh and for issuing directions to the City of Edinburgh Council and NHS... MoreOpened 17 January 2020 -
Dalmeny Primary School Parent Travel Survey 2020
Dalmeny Primary School would like to know what you think about your school journey. This survey will take about 5-10 minutes to complete. We ask that each family complete only one survey. Your responses will be kept confidential and neither your name nor your child’s name will be associated with any results. Many thanks for your help. MoreOpened 27 January 2020 -
Taxi Fare Review 2020
The City of Edinburgh Council reviews taxi fares every 18 months and must consult on any proposals to change the taxi fare tariff. The suggested new taxi tariff includes the following changes: an increase of 40p on the initial charge (all tariffs) an additional increase of 3.3% on increments thereafter (Tariffs 1 & 2) the 'additional passenger charge' to increase to 30p In addition the wording relating to 'soiling' and the Christmas... MoreOpened 29 January 2020 -
Choices for City Plan 2030
The City of Edinburgh Council is reviewing its Local Development Plan. A Local Development Plan sets out locations for new homes and businesses, protect places of value, and ensure essentials for a good quality of life are in place - such as public transport, schools and green space. When we prepare a new local development plan we are not starting from scratch. Our current Edinburgh Local Development Plan was adopted in 2016. Our next plan 'City Plan 2030' will be... MoreOpened 31 January 2020 -
City Mobility Plan
Across the world, progressive cities are embracing the global challenges of climate change and inequality with action and vision. To meet our ambition to be carbon neutral, we need re-think the way we move people and goods in and around Edinburgh. We need clean, safe, efficient, accessible and affordable ways of doing this. We have made significant progress in the last ten years, however more of the same is not an option. Now is the time for bolder, more... MoreOpened 31 January 2020 -
Taxi stance - St Andrew Square (2)
The City of Edinburgh Council, as a Licensing Authority, is required to appoint taxi stances in line with the provisions of S.19 (1) of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (‘the 1982 Act’). MoreOpened 5 February 2020 -
Housing Event 17 Feb 2020 Survey
Here are a few wellbeing and learning questions that will help us plan our time together. MoreOpened 11 February 2020 -
New Allotment Regulation
The Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 (the “2015 Act”) came into force on 17 June 2015. The 2015 Act requires that each local authority has published allotment regulations pertaining to the cultivation, maintenance and inspection of allotments and that public consultation takes place before the regulations are brought into force. The new regulations are intended to meet the requirements of the 2015 Act within Edinburgh. We would like to hear your views on the Draft... MoreOpened 18 February 2020 -
Granton Waterfront
The Council owns around 120 acres of developable land within the Granton Waterfront area, creating a unique opportunity to work in collaboration with key partners and the community to deliver exemplar regeneration. Previous failed attempts to develop Granton highlight the importance of a strategic approach to the funding and delivery of major infrastructure. The Council has prepared a development framework which will serve as guidance for all those who wish to develop in the... MoreOpened 19 February 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. MoreOpened 26 February 2020 -
Draft Revised Colinton Conservation Area Character Appraisal
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 Colinton Conservation Area was originally designated in October 1977. A Character Appraisal for the Conservation Area was published in 1999 . C haracter Appraisals are designed to help manage change in the area. MoreOpened 3 March 2020
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