The area to the west of Edinburgh is home to many residents and is a place of work or study for others.
With its key transport links, and major leisure, sport and cultural activities, it is an important destination and hub for onward travel to the wider city, surrounding region, Scotland and beyond.
The area still maintains its rural character with areas of farmland. This natural environment is a key part of its attraction.
We need to manage and coordinate future investment and development in the area to make sure that this growth is well coordinated and supported.
- shape developments in the area
- manage traffic and improve connections
- tackle poverty
- make sure growth supports everyone.
Your views
We would like to hear your views on managing change and developments through three different but connected programmes. You can comment on any or all these proposals. Your views will help us develop our plans going forward.
Towards West Edinburgh 2050
Towards West Edinburgh 2050 is our proposal on how the area to the west of the city should change over time. It is a ‘spatial strategy’ which covers the area of land stretching from the western edge of the city to the boundary with West Lothian, and from the Pentlands in the south to the Firth of Forth in the north. We have developed it in partnership with Scottish Enterprise, Scottish Futures Trust Transport Scotland. ...
West Edinburgh Placemaking Framework and Strategic Masterplan
We are planning to create a new neighbourhood along the A8 corridor, next to Edinburgh Airport. This will have around 11,000 new homes alongside shops, schools, healthcare, leisure facilities and other things people will need. We will also make sure it is well connected, providing active travel links and public transport to the surrounding areas and the rest of the city. We consulted on the principle of development as part of City Plan 2030. We are now...
Broxburn to Maybury Public Transport and Active Travel Improvements
Working with West Lothian Council, we want to improve travel along the A8/A89 between Broxburn and Maybury. Our aim is to better connect communities with major employment, education, healthcare and leisure opportunities. To meet our net zero targets, we need to make it safer and easier for more people to make more journeys by bus or by walking, wheeling or cycling (known as active travel). This includes addressing: slow and unreliable bus journey times...
West Edinburgh drop-in events and webinars
We need to manage and coordinate future investment and development in the West Edinburgh area to make sure that this growth is well coordinated and supported. The Council is currently consulting on the following proposals: Towards West Edinburgh 2050 West Edinburgh Placemaking Framework and Strategic Masterplan Broxburn to Maybury Public Transport and Active Travel Improvements To support this activity, we're holding a number of events and webinars in West...
Shaping our city for future generations
The three proposals are influenced by our existing plans and strategies which set out the direction for Edinburgh of the future. You can read more about the key plans and strategies on our website.
City Plan 2030
The City Plan 2030 sets out the strategy for development, proposals and policies to shape development and inform planning decisions in the city over the next 10 years and beyond.
City Mobility Plan 2021-2030
The City Mobility Plan 2021-2030 sets out how we will create a connected Edinburgh through a safer and more inclusive carbon neutral transport system.
2030 Climate Strategy
Edinburgh's 2030 Climate Strategy sets out a city-wide approach to reducing greenhouse gases in Edinburgh.