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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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