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Community council heavily criticises council’s plans for Princes Street The New Town and Broughton Community Council (NTBCC) responded to the council consultation on the future of Princes Street with some choice words. The council published its plans to "conserve and revitalise one of Scotland's…

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If you see a rocking horse or other incorrectly parked vehicle you can report it to Edinburgh Council. tinyurl.com/Edi2324 This includes on yellow or red lines, in a bus stop, in parking bays, double parking, on footways at a dropped crossing or double parked, on a road along the tram line.

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Edinburgh Council seeks nominations from people who would like to stand as a community councillor. The closing date is 27 February 2025. Informative piece with links from New Town & Broughton CC Chair here: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/your-co...

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News of the Council Sub-Committee decision on the Leith Low Traffic neighbourhood.

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Final Call for the Leith Low Traffic Neighbourhood ahead of the Edinburgh Council Traffic Regulation Orders Committee which meets at 10am Tuesday 18th Feb....

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This consultation on the future of Princes Street, Edinburgh closes next Friday 21st Feb :- bit.ly/4jZ9MiW It covers a lot of ground, much positive, but we’re disappointed it doesn’t ask if you think the pavements are wide enough.

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Living Streets Edinburgh are calling for safer walking routes between Gorgie and Roseburn, where pedestrians are squeezed onto tiny footways on Roseburn St and Westfield Rd.

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Cycle tracks should be bright red, or bright blue or bright green It doesn't matter what colour As long as they're.....a lot brighter than the ones we have a the moment in Edinburgh. (P.S. It gets light late and dark early in the winter and you have very little chance of spotting the cycle tracks)

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If you live in, work in or visit the Leith LTN you may want to review the below....

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If you are looking for somewhere interesting to walk in Edinburgh maybe try Saughton Gardens....

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I hate sitting at the front of the bus. You realise just how crap the pedestrian infrastructure is. Here, we have 2 narrow pavements, which fail to meet the councils "absolute minimum pavement width", whilst we have a 3rd lane for traffic to turn right, which is 1 bus every 20 minutes.

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Today, urban mail is delivered to your house by foot from a parked van. Previously, your mail might have been collected from a mail holding box or "pouch" If one of these out of use boxes is blocking your pavement you can ask the Royal Mail to remove the box. Click here - bit.ly/3wa9UVq.

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A little greenery, a few bollards, and a simple sign - suddenly, the street belongs to people again. Safe streets for kids don’t need big budgets, just the right priorities #PlayStreet

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Do you want to see better facilities for everyday walking and wheeling in your neighbourhood? Would you consider joining your local community council? Community councils are always great advocates for pedestrians! www.edinburgh.gov.uk/ccelections

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Thanks to spurtle.bsky.social for watching out for our pavements...

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Parents say roads backlog will take 25 years to clear Parent councils from 53 primary and secondary schools in Edinburgh have sent an open letter to MSPs and Councillors demanding more funding to clear a reported 25 year backlog of road safety measures. The parents say that increased spending is…

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Click on the Link for an Edinburgh Inquirer report about a cycle lane diversion into Rose Street. Edinburgh Council is discussing this as an option whilst George Street is closed. tinyurl.com/CycleRoseSt

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Living Streets Edinburgh Group Convener, David Hunter said: "The City of Edinburgh Council deserves credit not only for being the first in Scotland to apply the national ban on pavement parking, but also for adopting a "no streets exempt" policy."

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Great to hear from Longstone Community Council about the real benefits of the Edinburgh Pavement Parking ban. To report illegal parking in Edinburgh go to www.edinburgh.gov.uk/parking/repo...

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The Ban on pavement parking in Edinburgh came into force one year ago on 29th January 2024. If you need to report an illegally parked vehicle to Edinburgh Council you can use this link:- tinyurl.com/EdiPavePark

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You helped us raise £45,000 – thank you! 🙏 Our Emergency Appeal needs to raise a further £205,000 to continue our campaigns to make streets safer and more liveable for all. Can you give today? act.livingstreets.org.uk/page/157094/...

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We’ve been told that Edinburgh Council plan some small but very welcome improvements to the walking environment in Corstorphine, Portobello and Morningside. Old temporary ‘Spaces for People’ footways will be replaced with proper pavements.

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Following Storm Éowyn yesterday, we haven't found any damaged trees on CALTON HILL, though some big ones came down in Regent Gardens and Abbeyhill. We did find a lot of upturned litter bins. We are hoping it will be possible to have more robust containers in the future.

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Last call for this, happening on Friday morning. A couple of spaces left. We'll be joined by the council officer who led work on the project as well as a couple of local residents to give their perspectives. Get in touch if you're interested in coming along. #Leith #LTN

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When we’re willing to rethink our city streets as more than just spaces to move and store cars, it allows us to truly reimagine our cities as better places for people, for commerce, for building community... and for living. 📍Rembrandtplein, Amsterdam 🇳🇱 🗓️1980- 2022

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Click on the link to read about Lime Bikes in Greenwich and other parts of London. Fingers crossed that Edinburgh Council avoid these problems ! tinyurl.com/Greenwichdoc...

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As Marek says....in our quest for Edinburgh's worst pavement it is not just potholes we have to worry about. Please share photos of any sort of problematic pavements in Edinburgh.

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A nomination for Edinburgh's worst pavement - Brunswick Road. Any other offers ?

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There is a lot of talk in Edinburgh about potholes in the roads. It's not just the roads that are in a state: many pavements in the city are in an atrocious state too. We would love to see your photos of your worst pavement in Edinburgh.

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Great Point below about the damage caused by Pavement Parking. Pavement Parking costs us all more money.

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Road signs have been removed from the concrete lampposts on Ashley Terrace as they cannot take the wind loading. Seems the council is well aware that these lampposts are dangerous.

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A new organisation has been formalised to encourage the council to make the #Leith low traffic neighbourhood permanent and to take further steps to reduce traffic and air pollution and make the streets more pleasant in Leith. You can sign up here: rd8993.wixsite.com/liveable-leith #LTN

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“Walking helps me live life to the full. I wouldn’t be without it.” In need of some inspiration to get you moving this January? Read Dipak’s inspiring story about how walking helped her during her treatment and recovery for breast cancer. www.livingstreets.org.uk/blog/walking...

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Low Traffic Corstorphine have published a list of road traffic incidents in their neighbourhood and a list of suggested actions to address problems. Click on this link for full details:- tinyurl.com/EDILTC

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Great buzz at the first formal meet of Liveable Leith today, with reps from @spokes.org.uk and @livingstreetsedi.bsky.social and local residents & businesses. Looking to build on success of Leith LTN & make streets safer & more pleasant for all.

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Walking to School in Edinburgh discussed at Westminster....

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Any Thoughts ?

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Desire Line = Failed Design This shouldn't happen on a brand new active travel project. Dalry Community Park, Edinburgh @livingstreetsedi.bsky.social @thecockburn.bsky.social

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Woman 87 who was injured in Corstorphine crash has now died Police are continuing to appeal for information following a now fatal crash in Edinburgh involving a car and a pedestrian. The incident happened around 5.45pm on Monday, 30 December, on St John’s Road between the Drumbrae roundabout and…

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Mapped all the benches in our area. Majority of them in our three community parks. Pretty much none on routes to shops/services which discourages people who need the rest, from staying more active & connected with their community. Ideally should be able to see the next bench from where you are sat.

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In the Edinburgh Evening News of Sat 4/1 are the concerns of local organisations (including Living Streets Edinburgh) about the proposed Leith Cycleway. Leith Community Council fear the mistakes of the revamp of Leith Walk will be repeated. You can read more here:- tinyurl.com/EENLeithCycl...

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Our #PedestrianPound research shows that that people who walk or wheel to do their shopping spend more money and pedestrianised high streets see bigger sales. Could walking be the answer to struggling high streets in 2025? www.theguardian.com/business/202...

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Sad News to End the Year. Police Scotland are appealing following a crash on St John's Rd, Edinburgh near the Drumbrae roundabout, 5.45pm on Mon 30 Dec involving a car and a pedestrian, an 87-year-old woman, who was taken to hospital. If you can help, have dash-cam call 101 - Inc 2432 of 30/12/24

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One or two 🎄🎄already spotted on Edinburgh pavements... Please don't put your tree out until it's due for collection. You can check your Edinburgh Council collection day via this link:-https://tinyurl.com/EDIXmasTree

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This Edinburgh Live story illustrates the difficulties that blocked pavements cause for those in wheelchairs. Please let us know if this is a problem in your street. tinyurl.com/123pavement

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Do you need to send an e-card (An Electronic Christmas Card) ? There is a Living Streets option. Just Click on the Link:- tinyurl.com/LivingECard

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EXTREME LITTER PICKERS of Living Streets Scotland & Edinburgh @livingstreetsedi.bsky.social — many thanks for your work today in the cold, tough conditions on the western 'wild side' of Calton Hill. 1/

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