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  • Town Centre Draft Supplementary Guidance – Nicolson Street/Clerk Street

    The Council is responsible for managing the mix of shops, cafes, restaurants, pubs and other uses in its town centres. We are preparing new supplementary guidance for Nicolson Street/Clerk Street. This will set out where uses can change and how we plan for a mix of uses to support the town centres as a place to shop, visit, live and work. More
    Opened 18 April 2017

  • Review of Edinburgh Design Guidance

    The Edinburgh Design Guidance (the Guidance) was originally approved in May 2013. We are now updating it to reflect changes in local and national policy and would like to hear from you. We are proposing a range of changes across the Guidance, with key changes centred on the Council’s Parking Standards, advice on Build to Rent Housing, and designation of protected views to the Forth Bridge. We would like to hear your views on these important areas, as well as on the broader... More
    Opened 10 April 2017

  • Guidance for Householders Update

    The Council provides Guidance for Householders to assist people considering altering or extending their house. The Guidance interprets policies of the Edinburgh Local Development Plan and sets out things you should consider when making changes to your home. More
    Opened 10 April 2017

  • Late Hours Catering - 'delivery only' services

    A Late Hours Catering Licence is required for the use of premises between 23:00 and 05:00hrs for the sale of food to the public. A licence is required whether the food is consumed on or off the premises. In 2016 the Council consulted on a number of proposed changes to our Late Hours Catering Policy and Standard Conditions. A revised policy and conditions were adopted at the Regulatory Committee Meeting on 19 September 2016. The full report can be downloaded below. During the... More
    Opened 7 April 2017

  • Draft Management Plan for the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site (2017-2022)

    Consultation is now open for feedback on the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site Draft Management Plan (2017 to 2022). The Draft Management Plan identifies issues and opportunities within the Site, and presents an action plan for implementation over a five-year period. Issues include: care and maintenance of buildings and streets control and guidance and contribution of new development awareness of World Heritage Site status visitor... More
    Opened 3 April 2017

  • Kirkliston Primary School Parent Travel Survey 2017

    Kirkliston 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. More
    Opened 30 March 2017

  • Cycling and walking improvements in Davidson's Mains Park

    This consultation gives people the opportunity to express their views about proposed initial designs for cycling and walking improvements in Davidson's Mains Park. These designs will improve the width, surfacing and lighting of the path in Davidson's Mains Park which connects Queensferry Road to East Barnton Avenue. It will also widen the waiting area at the signalised crossing of Queensferry Road. This path will form part of the QuietRoutes Network that is being implemented across... More
    Opened 6 March 2017

  • Suggestions for new street names

    The Street Naming Team is responsible for naming all streets within the Council boundary. To assist us in doing this, we maintain a bank of potential names for each Neighbourhood Partnership area. More
    Opened 6 March 2017

  • Cycling and walking improvements on Lower Granton Road

    This consultation gives people the opportunity to express their views about proposed initial designs for a cycle route and walking improvements to the path which runs parrallel to Lower Granton Road. The scheme is an imporvement and extension to QuietRoute 13. This route forms part of the QuietRoutes Network that is being implemented across Edinburgh. The aim of the network is to provide routes that are easy, safe and convenient to use by people of any level of cycle experience. It will... More
    Opened 2 March 2017

  • Road Safety in Braid Road

    Residents expressed concern about road safety in Braid Road. Following meetings to collate their concerns, drawings of potential Short, Medium and Long term proposals to address these were presented and commented upon at a Progress Meeting on 31 January 2017. Those who attended were asked to consider the drawings and give their opinion of the proposals; using self adhesive labels, to indicate - Green – a positive response Blue – a poor response Orange – where there... More
    Opened 22 February 2017

  • Buckstone Terrace Pedestrian Crossing Proposals

    The Council proposes to install a puffin crossing in the vicinity of Buckstone Terrace and Waterfield Road. Preliminary plans have been developed and we now wish to obtain the views of local people on the proposals. More
    Opened 22 February 2017

  • Proposed Policy and Code of Conduct for Public Processions

    Under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982, anyone organising a parade or procession in Scotland must notify the appropriate local authority and the police at least 28 days prior to the date of the event. When considering all procession notifications, the Council needs to consider the impact the procession may have on: Public safety; Public order; Damage to property; and Disruption to the life of the community. Previous similar processions, and... More
    Opened 20 February 2017

  • New Town Conservation Area: your views on the draft character appraisal

    The New Town Conservation Area Character Appraisal is designed to help manage change in the area. The character appraisal provides the context within which planning decisions are made and how proposals may affect the area's special character. The Draft New Town Conservation Area Character Appraisal was informed by the previous consultation on recent developments in the area. More
    Opened 8 February 2017

  • Walking and cycling improvements on Dean Park Crescent at Queensferry Road

    We want to hear your views on our proposals for the junction of Dean Park Crescent and Queensferry Road, with associated improvements on Oxford Terrace and Learmonth Terrace. This project would transform the junction, with improved pedestrian crossings, cycle lanes and simplified vehicle movements. There are opportunities to improve traffic safety at this location and your views are important to ensure that the project meet the needs of road users.* Residents asked the council to improve... More
    Opened 6 February 2017

  • Review of Edinburgh Joint Carers’ Strategy

    This consultation is open to unpaid carers in Edinburgh and the practitioners who support them. The Edinburgh Joint Carers' Strategy was launched in 2014 to ensure that carers in Edinburgh have the support that is right for them in the right place at the right time. The strategy was jointly created by a wide range of people across the City of Edinburgh Council, NHS Lothian, the voluntary sector and carers themselves. There are many programmes and activities to come out of it. They are... More
    Opened 2 February 2017

  • St. John Vianney Primary School Parent Travel Survey 2017

    St. John Vianney 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. More
    Opened 31 January 2017

  • Roseburn Primary School Parent Travel Survey 2017

    Roseburn 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. More
    Opened 30 January 2017

  • Proposal to Relocate Victoria Primary School to a New Building in the Western Harbour

    It is proposed that Victoria Primary School be relocated to a new school site in the Western Harbour, and that a catchment change be undertaken with Trinity Primary School to address accommodation issues in the Trinity and Victoria areas. It is also proposed that the catchment boundaries of Victoria Primary School, Holy Cross RC Primary School, Trinity Academy and St Thomas of Aquin's RC High School be realigned so that they include sections of the Western Harbour area currently not... More
    Opened 30 January 2017

  • Cycling and walking improvements in Roseburn Park

    This consultation gives people the opportunity to express their views about proposed initial designs for cycling and walking improvements in Roseburn Park. These designs are part of planned improvements to the cycling route, called QuietRoute 8. This route forms part of the QuietRoutes Network that is being implemented across Edinburgh. The aim of the network is to provide routes that are easy, safe and convenient to use by people of any level of cycle experience. It will also improve... More
    Opened 20 January 2017

  • Proposal to Establish a New Primary School in South East Edinburgh

    Significant new housing development is proposed within south east Edinburgh. As school roll projections show that pupils from the new housing will lead to school accommodation pressures by 2020, it is necessary to progress a statutory consultation in order that a new primary school in the area can be delivered. A site within the ‘Broomhills’ housing development site to the south of Frogston Road East and between Burdiehouse Road and Broomhills Road has been identified. As well as... More
    Opened 16 January 2017

  • Public consultation on the proposed closure of Panmure St. Ann's Special School

    The City of Edinburgh Council is consulting on proposals to close Panmure St Ann’s Special School at the end of June 2017 . Any remaining pupils on the school roll would be given places at other schools within Edinburgh. See the related documents below for full details of the proposals. Copies of the consultation paper are also available by calling Children’s Services Business Support on 0131 469 6123. You can email comments on the proposal to ... More
    Opened 10 January 2017

  • North West Locality Improvement Plan - Priorities

    The 2017 - 2022 North West Locality Improvement Plan (LIP) will help coordinate how key partners including the Council, NHS, Police etc. best use available resources to meet changing demands across our communities. The LIP will also help towards the delivery of the new Edinburgh City Vision 2050. Everyone that lives in, visits or works in the North West area can now help shape what the LIP should focus on. The link below will take you to a brief questionnaire where you are asked to... More
    Opened 20 December 2016

  • Corstorphine Hill Local Nature Reserve Management Plan (2017-2026)

    Corstorphine Hill Local Nature Reserve (LNR) is a prominent feature within Lothian. It is one of the largest urban woodlands in Edinburgh and provides immense habitat value for a range of different species. It is an important site for recreational activities and environmental studies. Management of such an area is usually guided by a site specific plan. The current plan for Corstorphine Hill LNR has come to an end. An updated plan for the period 2017-2026 has now been prepared and we would... More
    Opened 19 December 2016

  • Draft Supplementary Guidance: Developer Contributions and Infrastructure Delivery

    We have prepared draft Supplementary Guidance on Developer Contributions and Infrastructure provision for consultation. The supplementary guidance sets out the Council’s approach to infrastructure provision and improvements associated with development and, aims to ensure that developers make a fair and realistic contribution to the delivery of necessary infrastructure provision and improvements associated with development. More
    Opened 12 December 2016

  • Feedback sought on the Edinburgh Local Development Plan process

    The Council has recently adopted the Edinburgh Local Development Plan. The project was lengthy, complex and involved thousands of stakeholders at several formal engagement stages. The Council is seeking feedback from stakeholders on the process. More
    Opened 8 December 2016

  • Shape Coatfield Lane and Giles Street

    It is proposed to demolish the Coatfield Lane housing development. Share your history and stories, tell us your thoughts about the area and give us your ideas about what should be built there: what type of housing? other uses? what kind of open space? what are the problems and how could they be solved? It is an opportunity for you to help plan and shape the future development of the Coatfield Lane, Giles Street and Kirkgate area in Leith. More
    Opened 7 December 2016

  • The Southside Place Standard (online survey)

    How good is the Southside as a place to live? With the help of various Southside organisations, we ran a couple of Place Standard events on 22/11/16 and 26/11/16. We used the Place Standard tool to enable groups of participants to discuss what’s good about the Southside and what could be improved. (NB these are not the results from the Southside Place Standard events) Now that these events have taken place, we are running an online survey using the same questions from the... More
    Opened 30 November 2016

  • Have your say about Community Justice

    The Scottish Government and partners are working towards a new model for community justice. The new model aims to: Reduce crime Keep communities safe; and Promote social inclusion and citizenship. The basis for the new model is that everyone can contribute to our communities. Some people need more support to do this than others. We want to give people support to stay out of trouble. We need to support those who have committed offences so they can add value to... More
    Opened 23 November 2016

  • The New Meadowbank Sports Centre and Masterplan: Pre-planning consultation

    Early next year the Council intends to submit a planning application for a new sports centre to replace the existing Meadowbank Stadium and Sports Centre. The new sports complex will provide a modern, fully accessible high quality sports centre for sports clubs and the local community. It will also include a 400m running track with a stand for 500 spectators. The new centre will be partly funded by selling part of the existing site. Areas of the site would also be transferred to the... More
    Opened 10 November 2016

  • Craigour Park Primary School Parent Travel Survey 2016

    Craigour Park 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. More
    Opened 4 November 2016
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