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The declared intention of the working group is to establish a Community Benefit Society (CBS). Membership will cost £1. Once registered and at the fundraising stage, the Reid CBS will offer shares for £25 each, aiming to build the capital needed to pursue a Community Right to Buy application.

A public meeting will be held on Sunday 25 October, 4pm to 5pm. The venue has still to be confirmed but will hopefully be Reid Memorial Church. You will find out a lot more then. There are also some key CBS roles to be filled!

The closing date on this consultation has been extended to Wednesday, 21 October. Submit your suggestions on the future use and development of land and buildings across Edinburgh – change; protect, improve; invest. Use this link: https://consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/cityplanideas/ ~~

The Council’s initial proposals envisaged footway re-landscaping, street trees and roadway resurfacing in both streets. From a GPCC query, we are advised that strong local resistance to street trees along Priestfield Road has stripped it of project status. The case for priority resurfacing there as a priority within the current Road Asset budget is having to be reconsidered. The Prestonfield Road part of the project retains its priority and we are told it is likely to be revisited early in 2027.

In response to a query by Ian Murray MP, the University advises there are no immediate plans to begin a new planning application process to enhance sporting infrastructure and provide student accommodation.

Scottish Widows Site, 15 Dalkeith Road

The Office of Ian Murray MP reports, from a site meeting, the following outline details: Build to Rent flats; gyms and co-working spaces; 385 room branded hotel; hexagonal facades retained and replicated; provision of a new sub-station

On behalf of AMA (New Town) Limited, issue of a PAN in respect of Summerhall, 18 Summerhall Place, Edinburgh EH9 1PL, giving summary terms of the development to be carried out.

‘ Partial selective demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of the site for mixed use development comprising an arts centre cultural, community and venue spaces (Use Classes 1A, 3, 4, 10,11); commercial leisure and food/drink, small retail (Use Classes 1A, 3, 11); commercial business space for employment/office space (Use Class 4); hotel/leisure visitor accommodation and venue spaces (Use Class 7 with ancillary Classes 3, 10, 11); residential accommodation in a blend of Co-Living, student and apartments (sui generis); associated amenity space, landscaping, infrastructure and ancillary works’.

A public information and consultation session will be held at Summerhall on 7 Oct 2026, from 15.00 to 19.30, with a repeat (tbc) on 11 Nov. A dedicated project website will be announced shortly. Feedback forms will be available at the public events and on-line.

Scot Gov publishes (21 Sep) Proposal for Reform of Local Governance . Six to ten regional authorities focusing on strategic decision-making, with 120 – 160 community authorities focused on strengthened local decision-making, managing local needs. ( Democracy Matters community engagement shows a real appetite for this.) Ward Councillors to sit on both authorities. More to follow from Scot Gov.

https://www.gov.scot/publications/public-sector-reform-proposal/?utm_source=gemini

Public consultation, prior to planning application, on proposed Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) at 33-41 Ratcliffe Terrace, Edinburgh. Open event on 1 Oct at Newington Trinity Parish Church, 18 West Mayfield, EH10 1TQ, 16.00 to 19.00. See this flyer: PBSA 33-41 Ratcliffe Terrace Sep 26

See also this link to the project website, open from 29 Sep: http://www.ratcliffeterrace.com/

The public consultation and the project website will explain the PBSA proposal. You can submit your comments via the project website or you can email them to consultation@scotthobbsplanning.com using the subject line ‘Ratcliffe Terrace’.

All comments should be submitted by 13 Oct 2026.

A formal Planning Application is expected to follow this consultation exercise.)

(A previous Planning Application 25/02258/FUL 33-41 Ratcliffe Terrace was refused on 3 Oct 2025 and appeal dismissed.

https://citydev-portal.edinburgh.gov.uk/idoxpa-web/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=SVL4BTEWKKU00&activeTab=summary )

The Astley Ainslie Community Trust has worked closely with local residents to produce a Local Place Plan for the site. This is a community-led vision for the future development and use of the site.

This draft Place Brief brings together that community voice with an assessment of the site and the aspirations of the NHS.

The Council is now asking your views on the draft Place Brief. Everyone can take part in this engagement. The Council suggests that you read the draft Place Brief before you answer the questions. You can download a copy the questions here:

https://consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/astley-ainslie-place-brief/supporting_documents/astley-ainslie-draft-place-brief-consultation-sept-2026pdf

Note the drop-in events at:

Morningside Library: 5 Oct: 16.30 to 19.00

Newington Library: 24 Oct: 10.30 to 13.30.

A report on the future funding model for the CGF was due to go to the Culture & Communities Committee in August. This was something worked on by a range of interested parties, including the city’s Community Councils. We are advised that the report has been delayed until after the local authority elections in May 2027.

It’s difficult to keep up with what is happening on roadworks and repairs, where and for how long. The Scottish Road Works Register is a central, map-based tool that gives you a fix on the essential details in your locality and beyond. Access it here: https://www.roadworksscotland.org/

The Council also publishes a Roadworks and Events List. Take a look here: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/download/16145/roadworks-and-events-list

https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/roads-pavements/roadworks-travel-disruption