News
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Scottish Power Energy Networks
From our friends at the Grange Association: Two major transmission cable projects are underway locally, led by Scottish Power Energy Networks (SPEN). Works in Relugas Road will last for one…
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Liberton & District CC: A701 Road Corridor
L&DCC have contacted the CEC Head of Service, Roads & Infrastructure to request urgent inspection and remedial action on worn-out carriageway markings along the A701 arterial corridor from Howden Hall…
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Scot Gov proposals on ‘Mansion Tax’
We're late to this party since the closing date for consultation comments was 24 August. Notwithstanding, here is a link to the Scot Gov consultation paper on the proposals to…
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First Aid resources in Grange Prestonfield
We’ve been approached by Brity First Aid Training ( https://brity.co.uk ) to promote their work in putting together a free page showing defibrillators in and around the Grange Prestonfield area.…
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Responding To A Planning Application
Here is a short, three-page, intro on how to structure a comment or objection to a planning application. Use the references included to achieve the right balance and focus on…
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Weeds in the roads and pavements
The proliferation of weeds along roads and pavements is a cause of concern for many local residents. The Council's policy on weed control is explained here: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/weedcontrol . All weed…
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Transport Scotland / Network Rail to work on the ‘South Sub’
Transport Scotland has announced they will work with Network Rail to undertake a high-level feasibility study of the proposal to reintroduce passenger services on the Edinburgh South Suburban railway, the…
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Cameron Toll Redevelopment
1 Apr: Briefing Note from Development Team: Here is a link to the three-page summary note distributed at the Liberton & District CC meeting on 30 March: Liberton District CC…
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Police Scotland advice on ‘cold callers’
Timely guidance about bogus callers and doorstep crime. "Commission home or garden work from known companies. Use the Edinburgh Trusted Trader Scheme; check here: https://www.trustedtrader.scot/Edinburgh/ (or 0333 444 7016). Door-to-door…
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CEC launches its Getting Around Town Toolkit
"As the city reaches its busiest time of year, we have launched our ‘Getting Around Town’ campaign. The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness that we have an…