1/2 The council is inviting residents to an informal session in regards to the change of use at Halmyre St, from student accommodation to temporary one for homeless people - see link, meeting details below in 🧵 www.edinburgh.gov.uk/homeless-ris...

1/2 The council is inviting residents to an informal session in regards to the change of use at Halmyre St, from student accommodation to temporary one for homeless people - see link, meeting details below in 🧵 www.edinburgh.gov.uk/homeless-ris...

1/ 🚧 Temporary closure: Water of Leith bridge at St Mark's Path Please be aware that the bridge over the Water of Leith at St Mark's Path has been closed for up to two weeks due to concerns about its condition.

In case you've not seen it - well done to everyone! share.google/XpJhELVNaCnA...

Edinburgh's Leith named on shortlist for first UK Town of Culture

Three towns made the cut.

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1/ 🧵🚧 Dalmeny St/Leith Walk junction - is it working properly for everyone using it? There have been several repair attempts since completion of the tram line. The repairs have been temporary, and the problem keeps returning because they're shallow, affected by vibration from passing vehicles.

The lily is still there, catch it whilst you can! @leithcentralcc.bsky.social @jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social

Tracy Griffen@tracygriffen.bsky.social · last mo.

IMPORTANT Arthur Street planter update: We have lily!

1/ 🧵🚧 Dalmeny St/Leith Walk junction - is it working properly for everyone using it? There have been several repair attempts since completion of the tram line. The repairs have been temporary, and the problem keeps returning because they're shallow, affected by vibration from passing vehicles.

Affordable housing at Stead’s Place: where has it got to? At our last LCCC meeting, we discussed the affordable housing promised as part of the wider Stead’s Place / Red Sandstone development at 106-162 Leith Walk.

Please attend if you can to show that racism and islamophobia is unacceptable in #Leith or Edinburgh.

Still not working @jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social how are folk still able to park like this?

Leith Central Community Council@leithcentralcc.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Elm Row still isn’t working as it should — unfinished works are causing confusion for everyone using it. LCCC is working with WELM and Cllr Jack Caldwell to press the Council for progress on safety, parking and the missing sculptures. Some fixes are due this month — we’ll share updates soon.

🌿 Overhanging branches or bushes? This issue came up at the LCCC meeting last night. Overgrown foliage can make pavements unsafe or inaccessible. You can report it here: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/overhangingf... No login needed unless you want to track the request.

📣 LCCC meeting this Monday Mon 15 June, 7pm Nelson Hall, McDonald Road Library All welcome On the agenda: 🚔 Policing 🏡 STLs, City Plan 2040 & housing 🚌 Post-tramworks issues & streets 🌳 Parks updates 📜 Licensing 🏛 How LCCC works

An excellent and informative set of posts on my favourite topic .. trees! This is well worth a read, if you have 5 mins 🌳

Merchiston Districts Community Council@merchistoncc.bsky.social · 2mo ago

What's happening to trees in our neighbourhood? Has the number, cover and composition of trees been changing over time? How future-proof is the system for regulating work done on trees? We've worked with an MSc student to investigate! merchistoncc.org.uk/the-past-and...

Edinburgh's lost vistas, by @spurtle.bsky.social www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/edinbur... - an interesting read about the city's Georgian gardens

Wishing everyone celebrating in our community, a very happy and peaceful Eid. 🙏🏻

🌳 Really fab to stop by the redesigned Dalmeny Street Park tonight to see it basking, and speak to folk about the impact it's had as an improved shared space. I'm incredibly grateful to all the Leith volunteer residents and schoolchildren who took part in it over the last year.

🧵📣 Public Entertainment licensing consultation The City of Edinburgh Council is reviewing its Public Entertainment licensing policy. This matters because it helps decide which kinds of events, venues and activities need a Public Entertainment Licence in Edinburgh, and what conditions should apply.

TESCO BROUGHTON ROAD.—Onward and upward for an interesting exercise in physical self-improvement and intimate aspiration. Find out more at: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/tesco-b... #Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news

Join us at 10am for Policy and Sustainability Committee. On the agenda today: - Visitor Levy – Proposed Penalty Framework - Updated Continuing Care Policy - City Centre Management View the full agenda and tune in here: democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...

tomorrow!

Leith Central Community Council@leithcentralcc.bsky.social · 3mo ago

1/ 📣 Leith Central Community Council AGM + May Meeting Monday 18 May 🕖 7.00pm 📍 Nelson Hall, McDonald Road Library — First up is our AGM A chance to look back on the past year and set things up for the next one

Meeting this evening. All welcome.

Longstone Community Council@longstonecc.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Agenda for the May meeting. All welcome.

1/ We are looking at data to better understand housing in Leith Central and the areas around. This chart shows the homes split between owned, privately rented privately, socially rented - Leith Central looks fairly balanced, but we know demand can exceed supply, so it is important to question ...

📍 1/ Planning update: short-term lets and planning loophole At our last meeting, Cllr @jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social spoke about a frustrating loophole in the short-term let system. Currently, if a short-term let has a licence and a planning application in progress, it may be able to continue trading

Edinburgh elects! 🗳️ Polls are open until 10pm this evening for the Scottish Parliament election. Emergency proxy vote applications can be made until 5pm. Postal vote ballots can be returned in person up until 10pm.

Where to vote in Edinburgh today Polling opened on Thursday morning for voters to cast their ballot in the Scottish Parliament election 2026 at one of 132 polling places. Voters can use one of the 1,555 pencils which the council has provided for them to place their X in the relevant boxes. Voters…

Where to vote in Edinburgh today

Polling opened on Thursday morning for voters to cast their ballot in the Scottish Parliament election 2026 at one of 132 polling places. Voters can use one of the 1,555 pencils which the council has provided for them to place their X in the relevant boxes. Voters may go to a polling station in Scotland until 10pm on Thursday evening - and if there is a queue then as long as people have already joined a queue by 10pm they will be able to vote.

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I'm doing another raffle to raise some dosh for 2 schools. Tickets are just £2 each You can win ALL these SIGNED books + £50 to spend on books of your choice. The money raised is going on books for two amazing schools Details HERE. www.biggreenbookshop.com/big-green-ex... PLEASE REPOST.

1/ 📣 Leith Central Community Council AGM + May Meeting Monday 18 May 🕖 7.00pm 📍 Nelson Hall, McDonald Road Library — First up is our AGM A chance to look back on the past year and set things up for the next one

1/ 📣 Leith Central Community Council AGM + May Meeting Monday 18 May 🕖 7.00pm 📍 Nelson Hall, McDonald Road Library — First up is our AGM A chance to look back on the past year and set things up for the next one

The Leith Walk railway bridge pictured in 1969.

1/ 📄 Update: student accommodation and short-term lets We’ve updated our position on Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA), with an important new addition.