Free Home Insulation Surveys

This is a new scheme run jointly by City of Edinburgh Council, Natural Scotland and Energy Saving Trust. You could get a free survey of your home and money off your council tax as well as discounted prices for loft or cavity insulation and lower energy bills. To book a free survey call 0800 512 012.

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Progress At The Fort

Progress At The Fort

It is hoped to have a contractor for the redevelopment in place and working on site by March of next year. Edinburgh architect Malcolm Fraser has been appointed to lead the design team preparing a masterplan for the Fort Site. Malcolm Fraser is one of Edinburgh’s top architects, whose work includes the Storytelling Centre on the Royal Mile. I am sure the project is in really good hands and he’ll come up with [...]

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Surgery Times

A reminder that if you have any comments or concerns, I’m happy to hear from you through this site, or you can come along to one of my surgeries. Leith Academy 1st & 3rd Wednesday (during school term) 6.30 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. Victoria Primary School 1st & 3rd Wednesday (during school term) 5.30 p.m. – 6.00 p.m.

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Biomass Update

The Biomass Planning application will not come before the Planning Committee until June 2012. Forth Ports/Arcus are having yet more consultation following the SNH submission. With their new plans for the Docks appear to involve the manufacture of renewables and the sale of Ocean Terminal, it is not clear where a Biomass Plant will fit into new agenda. As I [...]

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Shore Improvements On Target

With the help of the Heritage Lottery Fund and Historic Scotland, the project to reduce traffic on the South Shore and improve the environment is well underway. I recently raised the matter at Full Council, following representation from local groups and owners living close to the Shore. The extensive consultation that followed and the resulting support has been very positive. The pavement will be widened, fencing [...]

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Tennis Courts Move A Step Closer

Tennis Courts Move A Step Closer

At the last Leith Links Steering Committee, a representative from Tennis Scotland advised that they were keen to see tennis facilities in the Leith area, and that the Links would be a perfect venue. After discussion, it was felt that the most easily managed location would be on the site of one or two of the bowling greens, which would also allow for use of [...]

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Meeting Platinum Point Residents

Following discussions with residents, a meeting was arranged with the Convener of Planning, Councillor Jim Lowrie, myself, other local Councillors and several Council officials from planning and transport. This was a very constructive meeting and points were raised about general issues pertinent to the whole of the Waterfront. These included land values and the change of the Masterplan, as well as more specific issues such as the long-awaited [...]

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