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Little France Park Management Plan
Little France Park (LFP) is the city’s newest park reclaiming unmanaged grassland for the local community and carving out a green corridor from the city centre to Midlothian. It is a new corridor for wildlife whilst offering a network of paths, cycleways all spread across 45 hectares. The L ittle France Park Management Plan will help explain the value of the site as a parkland and provide direction over its future management. The layout and setting of... MoreClosed 1 May 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... MoreClosed 7 May 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 ... MoreClosed 31 May 2020 -
Leith Walk / Halmyre Street Draft Place Brief Consultation
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. Early developer and landowner discussions with the Planning... MoreClosed 1 June 2020 -
Warrender Park Road footway enhancement
PLEASE NOTE THE CLOSING DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED DUE TO THE EVOLVING CIRCUMSTANCES OF CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) The Council proposes to enhance the footway in Warrender Park Road outside James Gillespie's Primary School to improve pedestrian mobility and safety. MoreClosed 17 June 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 MoreClosed 17 June 2020 -
Duddingston Road Safety Improvements
Please note the consultation deadline has been extended due to the Coronavirus outbreak. The Council proposes to alter road markings and parking restrictions as well as upgrade traffic calming features on Duddingston Road. There is also a proposal to make Stanley Street a no through road for vehicles. MoreClosed 17 June 2020 -
Traffic Order Proposals
Traffic Orders help manage traffic flow, speed limits and where you can park. You can view our current order proposals below. If you would like to comment on, or object to, an order please contact us by email or by post, using the following address: Traffic orders 249 High Street Edinburgh EH1 1YJ Please remember to include the following information in your message: Traffic Order number Traffic Order title Your full name and address ... MoreClosed 30 June 2020 -
Review of polling districts and polling places
The City of Edinburgh Council Election Team have conducted a review of the polling districts and polling places in the City, in accordance with The Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013. We have a duty to split the city into polling districts, with a polling place allocated to each district. The aim is to give voters the optimal facilities for voting - they need to be easy to get to, accessible to all voters and to have appropriate capacity and facilities. Our... MoreClosed 10 August 2020 -
Edinburgh Pact
The Edinburgh Pact What is the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership? We’re responsible for delivering community and bed-based health and social care services for adults in Edinburgh. The Partnership is made up of people employed by both the City of Edinburgh Council and NHS Lothian who work in health centres, GP Practices, community hospitals, care homes, nursing homes and communities across the city. Our staff provide care and support for... MoreClosed 12 August 2020 -
Community Payback Consultation 2020
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,... MoreClosed 31 August 2020 -
Granton Waterfront - Western Villages
The Council owns around 120 acres of developable land within the Granton Waterfront area, creating a unique opportunity to work with key partners and the local residents to deliver an exemplar regeneration. Previous failed attempts to develop Granton highlight the importance of a joined up approach. In February 2020 the Council approved a Development Framework which sets out the vision and key principles that will serve as guidance for all those who wish to develop in the area. This... MoreClosed 8 November 2020 -
CCWEL Crossing Proposals - Stanhope Street
The Council proposes to install a new crossing in the vicinity of Stanhope Street and Hampton Terrace (A8) as part of the City Centre West to East Link (CCWEL) cycle infrastructure project. A preliminary plan was previously developed and shared with the public . In response to feedback received, we have developed a second option and we wish now to obtain the views of local people on the proposals. MoreClosed 9 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... MoreClosed 4 December 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... MoreClosed 10 December 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... MoreClosed 11 December 2020 -
Brunstane Road and Coillesdene Area Traffic Calming
Residents on Brunstane Road, between Milton Road East and the railway bridge, have experienced long-standing traffic problems. Council officers have reviewed the resident concerns and have developed a solution to alleviate these problems. This is proposed through the trial implementation of temporary infrastructure to create a quiet neighbourhood within the Joppa Triangle area. The proposed measures would also mitigate against any increase in traffic generated by new housing... MoreClosed 13 December 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... MoreClosed 22 December 2020 -
Edinburgh People Survey
The City of Edinburgh Council, in partnership with NHS Lothian, is currently undertaking the Edinburgh People Survey. The survey focuses on resident experience of services during Covid-19 and areas of interest to both organisations, such as alternative ways of delivering services. If you are contacted by telephone, we would appreciate you taking the time to participate in the survey. This is your opportunity to let the Council and NHS Lothian know your opinions and your feedback... MoreClosed 23 December 2020 -
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... MoreClosed 24 December 2020 -
Edinburgh Food Growing Strategy
Under the Community Empowerment Act 2015, all Scottish Local Authorities are required to produce a Food Growing Strategy for their area. The draft Edinburgh Food Growing Strategy , Growing Locally, was approved for consultation by Council Committee in February 2020. The three key objectives of the Strategy are to: Grow more locally Consume more locally Increase awareness and engagement An... MoreClosed 18 January 2021 -
Edinburgh Living Landscape
The Edinburgh Living Landscape (ELL) is a partnership project that creates, restores and connects green areas of the city to help reduce the impact of climate change and make attractive and biodiverse landscapes. As part of this project the Council has created a significant number of biodiversity-rich landscape features, i.e. sowing floral meadows, reducing how often some areas of grass are cut to encourage naturalisation and pollination, mowing pathways through areas of longer grass so... MoreClosed 31 January 2021 -
Leith Chooses 2020-2021
£eith Chooses is a process of democratic deliberation and decision-making in which local people choose how to spend a public budget. (participatory budgeting, or ‘PB’) If you live, work, study or volunteer in Leith please take time to consider the projects, and cast your votes here. Grants of up to £5,000 will be awarded from a total of £51,106 (£46,106 from Community Grants Fund and £5,000 from Trams to Newhaven). These grants are for small,... MoreClosed 31 January 2021 -
Proposed Local Nature Reserve Declaration for Little France Park
The City of Edinburgh Council intends to declare Little France Park as a Local Nature Reserve. The Council’s legislative power to declare Local Nature Reserves is outlined below. A Local Nature Reserve (LNR) is an area of land declared under Section 21 of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949, by a local authority, for its special nature interest and/or educational value. The final stages of the declaration process will take place during... MoreClosed 19 February 2021 -
Corstorphine Connections - Low Traffic Neighbourhood Engagement
This public engagement gives people the opportunity to express their views about the current issues, challenges and opportunities that will infrom the scope of a potential low traffic neighbourhood in this area of Corstorphine - south of St John's Road, between Meadow Place Road and Pinkhill. MoreClosed 5 March 2021 -
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... MoreClosed 5 March 2021 -
Proposed Local Nature Reserve Extension declaration for Easter Craiglockhart Hill
The City of Edinburgh Council intends to declare an extension to Easter Craiglockhart Hill (ECH) Local Nature Reserve. This would entail sections W1 and W2, locally called Craighouse Woodland and Meadowspot Woodland respectively, from the map below being given LNR status. This is due to the transfer of land (W1, W2 and W3) to the care of City of Edinburgh Council. View the proposed extension to Easter Craiglockhart Hill LNR More Information Alternatively,... MoreClosed 12 March 2021 -
Proposed Local Nature Reserve Declaration for Wester Craiglockhart Hill including Greenbank Community Woodland
The City of Edinburgh Council intends to declare Wester Craiglockhart Hill including Greenbank Community Woodland (WCH) as a Local Nature Reserve. The Council’s legislative power to declare Local Nature Reserves is outlined below. A Local Nature Reserve (LNR) is an area of land declared under Section 21 of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949, by a local authority, for its special nature interest and/or educational value. The final stages of... MoreClosed 12 March 2021 -
Questionnaire for people who use independent advocacy services in Edinburgh
The Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership contracts independent advocacy services from the third sector. This is because we have a duty to provide access to independent advocacy services to people who need it and meet the requirements for it. The requirement for indepedendent advocacy is decided by the following legislation: Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 ... MoreClosed 15 March 2021 -
Edinburgh City-wide Parking Phase 2
The City of Edinburgh Council is proposing measures to address parking pressures in your area. As part of the process of introducing these measures, we want to know what difficulties you experience with parking in your area, as well as your views on what is being proposed. MoreClosed 28 March 2021
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