Lothian & Borders Fire & Rescue Service recently gave a graphic account of the role played by alcohol in a number of housefires in Leith. Subsequently, the Leith Neighbourhood Partnership looked into circulating information on the most vulnerable citizens in Leith to the Fire Board, to help prevent accidents. According to the Fire Service statistics, [...]
HINDU MANDIR CULTURAL CENTRE
In late June, after a year of building work, the Hindu Mandir Cultural Centre re-opened. The extensive works have involved stonework and roofing repairs, installing a new lift, and heating and lighting improvements. The project was undertaken through the Leith Townscape Heritage Initiative, and financed through the National Lottery, along with funding from Historic Scotland, [...]
Leith Neighbourhood Partnership at Leith Library
Leith Neighbourhood Partnership recently moved into its new home in the Leith Library on Ferry Road. Over the past few months, the building has been undergoing a bit of a makeover – and what a difference a few months can make! Not only has the building been re-painted and re-carpeted, but the cupula has also [...]
Restalrig Fun
At the end of July, Nisbet Court hosted its very own fun day, which I had the great pleasure of attending. There was a wide selection of stalls and activities put on by the local community, such as football, sumo wrestling, and food tasting. Also in attendance were the Sea Cadets, who put on an [...]
Fort House Demolition
The gradual re-housing of residents at Fort House is continuing and there are very few tenants still remaining. This final decanting has taken time in order that residents can find suitable accommodation in an area that suits them, and where the properties have the required number of rooms. It is hoped that all families will [...]
Biomass Update
The Biomass planning application has been delayed for at least a further six months. What that means for the long term is anyone’s guess, but we should certainly not drop our guard. It’s not clear how the change in ownership will affect the plan as a whole. The new company could even take an entirely [...]
The Future’s Leith
I’ve always wondered why so many visitors to Leith only pay a fleeting visit, before jumping on the bus back to Edinburgh’s city centre. And I’m not the only one who’s wondering what can be done. Gordon Milne, who almost single handedly raised funds for the new Merchant Navy Memorial (pictured above), has been the [...]
Western Harbour
Roads are due to be completed at Western Harbour View and Western Harbour Breakwater adjacent to the FM Property development. The works involve drainage, kerbs and footways, and the treatment will be similar in both developments. The work is intended to be undertaken between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. in order to keep disruption to [...]
