CEC Chief Planning Officer, David Givan, led a workshop on 8 June to engage further on the draft strategy for the Princes Street – Waverley Valley area. The official note was published recently (before the Debenhams’ incident). A range of invited speakers offered different perspectives on how the area could look in the future. The roundtable discussions which followed focused on what the future ‘draw’ of Princes Street, for residents and visitors, should look like; what needs the PSWV area ought to provide for; ‘how we make it happen’.
The event brought out a wide range of competing opinions and ideas. Following further work, a report will go to Planning Committee later in 2026.