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The Walk struggles to keep up appearances

LOVERS of Leith Walk will need more tolerance towards her dowdy look as a makeover won’t be happening in the short term.  A major stumbling block to her revamp still remains. What some would call her bete noir, the tram, … Continue reading

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Leith Central CC stand up for Sunday libraries

An article has been published by The Edinburgh Reporter Online about members’ of Leith Central CCs concerns over proposed  Sunday closing for libraries. At the meeting on January 16th some strong opinions emerged on the issue. You can read that … Continue reading

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National body pushes local activism

Community Councils get a mention in the bi-weekly online newsletter for the Scottish Community Alliance (SCA) , a national body which promotes the work of local people in their communities.  SCA campaigns actively at policy level for more effective local … Continue reading

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Houses planned for factory site

Plans for new housing in the Bonnington area of Leith were discussed and debated  at the November meeting of Leith Central Community Council (LCCC). Architects Fouin andBell, acting for Hillside Housing Association (HHA), presented the proposal with a member of … Continue reading

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