Leith Central Community Council

As reported by the Spurtle, we and @ntbcc.bsky.social wrote a joint letter to council officials and committee conveners about the St Mark's footbridge. Letter text readable at the link. Thanks to everyone who helped us get more information about this important topic.

1/ 💷 Help shape Edinburgh’s new £2.5m-a-year poverty fund Edinburgh Council is asking third-sector and community organisations working to prevent/reduce poverty to help shape a new grants programme.

2/ They want views on: • who should be eligible • what the money should support • what a good application process should look like • how the fund should be managed There are several workshops coming up over the next few weeks, including an online session and in-person events across Edinburgh.

1/ There was a lengthy discussion about the closure of St Mark’s Bridge at Monday’s LCCC meeting. The Council has produced a detailed briefing, almost 4 months after closure. We welcome that. It makes clear why officers believed the bridge had to be closed immediately on safety grounds. But ..

6/ LCCC has now agreed to work jointly with @ntbcc.bsky.social to push for solution-focused progress. We will be writing to the relevant Council officials and politicians to demand answers.

1/ There was a lengthy discussion about the closure of St Mark’s Bridge at Monday’s LCCC meeting. The Council has produced a detailed briefing, almost 4 months after closure. We welcome that. It makes clear why officers believed the bridge had to be closed immediately on safety grounds. But ..

5/ Residents have told us it is long and unsuitable for many. Parts of the shorter alternative through the park are steep, poorly surfaced and unlit. There is still no correct signage. We heard that Council officers have been asked to try the diversion: as yet, no confirmation that they have done so

1/ There was a lengthy discussion about the closure of St Mark’s Bridge at Monday’s LCCC meeting. The Council has produced a detailed briefing, almost 4 months after closure. We welcome that. It makes clear why officers believed the bridge had to be closed immediately on safety grounds. But ..

3/ ❓We're not convinced that all realistic alternatives have been properly explored. The Council says that repair is too uncertain and a temporary bridge impractical, but some of the specialist advice behind that appears to have come from informal discussions rather than a full written appraisal

1/ There was a lengthy discussion about the closure of St Mark’s Bridge at Monday’s LCCC meeting. The Council has produced a detailed briefing, almost 4 months after closure. We welcome that. It makes clear why officers believed the bridge had to be closed immediately on safety grounds. But ..

1/ 🎭 Leith 2028: what would you like to see? Leith is one of just 15 places shortlisted from 398 entries to become UK TOWN OF CULTURE 2028 - £3M are the winning prize. The Leith bid has to be submitted by 30 November, and the team behind it is asking Leithers what YOU think should be part of it.

3/ You can: 🗺️ add your favourite places, hidden gems and places needing attention to a giant map of Leith 💭 share new ideas 🛋️ talk about Leith’s past, present and future 👑 have a go at being Mayor of Leith for a moment!

1/ 🎭 Leith 2028: what would you like to see? Leith is one of just 15 places shortlisted from 398 entries to become UK TOWN OF CULTURE 2028 - £3M are the winning prize. The Leith bid has to be submitted by 30 November, and the team behind it is asking Leithers what YOU think should be part of it.

1/ ♿ When is a pavement no longer obviously a pavement? Accessibility on Leith Walk was discussed again at our September meeting, following this article featuring LCCC member Alan, who is blind and has worked with us to highlight problems: www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...

3/ For continuous footways to work safely, they need to make it clear that: • 🚶 pedestrians are continuing along the pavement • 🚗 drivers are crossing pedestrian space • 👩‍🦯 the layout is predictable and understandable for visually impaired people

1/ ♿ When is a pavement no longer obviously a pavement? Accessibility on Leith Walk was discussed again at our September meeting, following this article featuring LCCC member Alan, who is blind and has worked with us to highlight problems: www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...

1/ 💷 Got an idea for Leith? There’s up to £5,000 available, but the deadline is close. Applications for the latest round of Leith Chooses close on Monday 12 October. It is participatory budgeting, which means local groups apply and people across Leith vote for the projects they want funded.

3/ This funding has supported projects like Leith Runs Together’s Junior Parkrun (Pilrig Park) and Pilmeny Development Project tackling isolation among older people So if your organisation has an idea, now’s the time. 📅 Deadline: Monday 12 October 💷 Up to £5,000 🗳️ Leith residents vote in Jan 2027

1/ 💷 Got an idea for Leith? There’s up to £5,000 available, but the deadline is close. Applications for the latest round of Leith Chooses close on Monday 12 October. It is participatory budgeting, which means local groups apply and people across Leith vote for the projects they want funded.

1/ 🌳 Could your money help plant trees and reduce flooding in Edinburgh? Edinburgh Council has launched a new Edinburgh Green Investment, allowing residents, businesses and others to lend money directly to the Council to help fund environmental projects across the city.

4/ ⚠️ It is also an investment, not a savings account. Your money is committed for the long term, it may be difficult to sell the investment early, and it is not protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS).

1/ 🌳 Could your money help plant trees and reduce flooding in Edinburgh? Edinburgh Council has launched a new Edinburgh Green Investment, allowing residents, businesses and others to lend money directly to the Council to help fund environmental projects across the city.

2/ The first £1 million raised will support projects including: 🌳 tree planting 💧 rain gardens and sustainable drainage 🌧️ measures for flood risk 🌿 improving biodiversity and access to green space ☀️ creating greener, cooler spaces as summers get hotter You can invest from as little as £5.