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  • Open Streets Edinburgh

    The City of Edinburgh Council wishes to develop an ‘Open Streets’ programme of vehicle-free days on the first Sunday of each month (10am–5pm) in key parts of the city centre and town centres. Through the temporary closure of selected streets to motor traffic, the programme will allow the city centre and town centres to be experienced as quieter, more people-focussed places, where the city’s heritage, shops, cafes, restaurants and cultural attractions can be enjoyed by... More
    Opened 22 September 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

  • Edinburgh Licensing Forum documents 2018

    City of Edinburgh Licensing Forum (‘the Forum’) is a lay advisory body set up by the Council, as required by the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005. The Forum has a duty to oversee how the Licensing Board exercises its powers under the Act in respect of the sale of alcohol. The Council has a legal duty to establish the Forum, to appoint the membership of the Forum and to provide support and assistance as required. This consultation seeks views on a revised... More
    Opened 10 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

  • Meadowbank Masterplan

    Please go to www.edinburgh.gov.uk/meadowbank for project updates. February 2020 Update The Masterplan has been submitted for Planning approval. September Update We are working on masterplan designs, taking into account feedback received through public engagement. June Update A new round of engagment events will be held in June 2019. Further Information can be found at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/meadowbank Wednesday 26 June 17.00-19.30 Thursday... More
    Opened 20 August 2018

  • Edinburgh Licensing Board – Formal Consultation on Assessment of Overprovision (Extended to 05 October 2018)

    The Edinburgh Licensing Board is consulting on the terms of its draft Statement of Licensing Policy, having carried out an informal consultation earlier in the year. As part of this process, the Board is also consulting on its assessment of localities in the Board’s area which show characteristics of overprovision of licensed premises. These two consultations are being carried out in tandem. Details of the individual localities, and the basis upon... More
    Opened 20 August 2018

  • Edinburgh Licensing Board – Formal Consultation on draft Statement of Licensing Policy (Extended to 05 October 2018)

    The Edinburgh Licensing Board is consulting on the terms of its draft Statement of Licensing Policy, having carried out an informal consultation earlier in the year. The consultation encourages consideration of, and comment upon, the new draft policy statement in its entirety. The Board has also agreed a set of questions on particular terms of the draft policy. As part of this process, the Board is also consulting on overprovision of licensed premises in a... More
    Opened 20 August 2018

  • Edinburgh Remembers - Archives Consultation

    Edinburgh has a rich 900-year history captured in its City Archives – from old charters to last month’s Council webcasts. But we don’t just preserve the past; we also collect records about life in the city today. To help the city’s archives reflect Edinburgh as it is now, rather than simply as it was, Edinburgh City Archives is asking residents, visitors, community groups, archives institutions, businesses and other organisations based in Edinburgh their views on: How... More
    Opened 13 August 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

  • West Granton Rd - Pedestrian Crossing Improvements

    The City of Edinburgh Council has received a request to provide a new pedestrian crossing facility on West Granton Road at the pedestrian access to the Morrison's supermarket. In order to manage the large number of such requests we have developed a priority system to evaluate locations and the crossing type most suitable for each location. The current priority system was approved by the Council’s Transport Infrastructure and Environment Committee on 28 July 2009. The... More
    Opened 3 August 2018

  • Johns Pl @ Elbe St - Ped Crossing Improvements

    The City of Edinburgh Council has received a request to provide a new pedestrian crossing facility on Links Place at the junction of Johns Place and Elbe Street. In order to manage thelarge number of such requests we have developed a priority system to evaluate locations and the crossing type most suitable for each location. The current priority system was approved by the Council’s Transport Infrastructure and Environment Committee on 28 July 2009. The base data which is used to... More
    Opened 3 August 2018

  • Community Payback Consultation

    We want to hear your views on Community Payback Orders (CPO). These are given out by the Court to people to pay for their crimes as an alternative to a prison sentence. In particular, we want to know what you think about the unpaid work part of a CPO, which replaced community service in 2011. This is when a person does unpaid work within the community. Do you have any experience of people doing unpaid work in your community? Do you have any ideas about residents,... More
    Opened 1 August 2018

  • 2019/20 Housing Budget Consultation

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    Opened 1 August 2018

  • BSL Draft Plan for Edinburgh 2018-24 Consultation

    Welcome to the British Sign Language (BSL) Draft Plan for Edinburgh 2018-24 Consultation pages. The BSL National Plan was launched by Scottish Government in October 2017. By October 2018 all Local Authorities must also produce their own plan to improve services for BSL speakers. The City of Edinburgh Council and the Edinburgh Health & Social Care Partnership are producing a joint plan. The plan will be scrutinised by the Council's Corporate Policy & Strategy Committee on 2 October... More
    Opened 27 July 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

  • Parking in Bedford Court

    The Council has received a number of complaints from residents in Bedford Court concerned about inconsiderate parking. Those residents have asked the Council to look at introducing controls designed to address these parking issues. Residents have told us that the parking area is being used by commuters during the day and for also by non-residents parking for long periods of time. It is reported that such parking is preventing residents from parking near to their homes, visitors and... More
    Opened 10 July 2018

  • Planning Guidance on Outdoor Advertising

    The Council has decided to review the planning guidance on outdoor advertising. This consultation is to get your views on: What types of outdoor advertising are acceptable Where it is suitable to have outdoor advertising in the city The change to digital advertising Your views will help decide what the new planning guidance should say about outdoor advertising. Following this consultation, new guidance will be drafted and... More
    Opened 5 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

  • Parking in Corstorphine

    Parking in Corstorphine The Council has received a number of representations from residents in your area. Those representations indicated concern at the parking situation in their street and asked the Council to look at introducing measures designed to address the highlighted parking issues. In 2017, the Council conducted a parking survey in the Corstorphine area. A link to a plan of the area covered can be found at the bottom of this page. The survey showed that Corstorphine... More
    Opened 19 June 2018

  • Meadows to George Street: Streets for People - Mailing List

    You can sign up for project updates via the link below. We’ll then keep you informed of progress, and events where you can speak directly to the delivery team and offer your views. The Council is delivering this Community Links PLUS project in partnership with Sustrans and design consultants, AECOM. The information that you share with us will only be used by the Council and these partners to inform the development of this project. At the end of the project all records... More
    Opened 18 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

  • Learning Disability Strategy Consultation

    We want to hear you views on our outline learning disability strategic commissioning plan – the full plan and an easy read version can be found in the related section below. You will be able to tell us what you think until 17 September 2018. After that we will read all the things that people have told us. What you tell us will help make a full plan by the end of December 2018. More
    Opened 13 June 2018

  • Gilmerton Dykes Street near to Gilmerton Dykes Crescent - pedestrian crossing improvements

    The Council proposes to introduce new pedestrian crossing improvements on Gilmerton Dykes Street near to Gilmerton Dykes Crescent (at access to the shops). A preliminary design has been developed for the scheme. More
    Opened 11 June 2018

  • Lanark Road West at Stewart Road - pedestrian crossing improvements

    The Council proposes to introduce new pedestrian crossing improvements on Lanark Road West at Stewart Road. A preliminary design has been developed for the scheme. More
    Opened 11 June 2018

  • South Gyle Broadway - new pedestrain crossing facilities

    The Council proposes to introduce new pedestrian crossing improvements on South Gyle Broadway, near to South Gyle Wynd. A preliminary design has been developed for the scheme. More
    Opened 11 June 2018

  • Grants Review Workshop 7 June Evaluation

    We would be grateful if you could take five minutes to tell us about how you found the workshop today. More
    Opened 7 June 2018

  • School Streets Phase 3 - Proposed Restriction of Vehicular Traffic (During School Travel Periods) for Leith, St. Mary's Leith and Gimerton Primary Schools

    The Council is seeking the views of stakeholders and the public on its School Streets proposal to introduce traffic restrictions at Gilmerton, Leith and St, Mary's (Leith) primary schools at the beginning and end of the school day. This follows on from the 18 month pilot scheme run at 9 primary schools introduced in 2015 and 2016. After evaluations of these schemes, the Transport and Environment Committee decided to make the existing schemes permanent and agreed updated selection... More
    Opened 7 June 2018

  • New Opportunities for Carers

    The Carers Act (Scotland) 2016 came into force on 1st April 2018. To support the implementation of the act, funding has been made available for the next 5 years from the Scottish Government for carers and we need your help to tell us what services and support you need in your caring role – tell us how to spend the money! More
    Opened 1 June 2018

  • Cycling and walking improvements in Roseburn Park - Short Term Trial

    This consultation gives people the opportunity to express their views about the current trial path changes and planters in Roseburn Park. These changes were implemented as part of a short-term trial aimed at increasing safety for all path users by: - moving cyclists away from blind corners, where conflicts and accidents are known to have occurred. - delineating areas for cyclists and pedestrians at junctions so there is reduced likelihood of collisions. The main path... More
    Opened 30 May 2018
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