1 Welcome, introductions, attendance, apologies
1.a Attendance
1.b Apologies
1.c to note: declarations of interest in any items on the agenda
1.d to agree: order of business below
2 Approval of Minutes of the Ordinary LCCC Meeting on 16 August 2021 meeting
3 Matters Arising from previous minutes (and not included on agenda below)
4 Policing Matters
4.a to note: Community Police Officer’s September Newsletter
4.b to note: antisocial behaviour in Montgomery Street area in early September (Edinburgh Live 6 September 2021)
4.c to note: Fire Service Area Commander’s response to LCCC queries regarding fire at Inchkeith Court on 30/31 May 2021
5 Transport & Clean Streets
5.a Trams to Newhaven
5.a.i to note: Tram Team’s response to LCCC protests about proposed narrow pavements on Leith Walk, with c. 250m not meeting minimum in Edinburgh Street Design Guidance
5.a.ii to note: inadequate signage and litter issues around tram works; potholes on Leith Walk running lane
5.a.iii to note: any issues that have arisen for local residents or businesses that have not been dealt with satisfactorily by the Tram Project Team
5.b to note: CPZ update
5.c to note: LCCC Engagement Group proposals for next Ward Walk and litterpicking
5.d to note: any other Transport & Clean Street matters relevant to LCCC area
6 LCCC Governance
6.a Future LCCC meetings
6.a.i to note: continuing unavailability of Nelson Hall
6.a.ii to agree: to redouble efforts to resume future LCCC meetings face to face at a suitable venue
6.b to note: need to review convenors and membership of LCCC committees and LCCC vacancies
6.c to note: verbal report on LCCC participation in Leith for Ever Event 18 Sep 2021
7 Planning
7.a.i to note: LCCC objection to 21/03828/FUL | Erection of 1.5 storey 4-bedroom dwelling house. | Land South Of 1 St Clair Road Edinburgh
7.a.ii to note: LCCC objection to 21/03965/FUL | Conversion and extension of building Existing garage Class 5 for Class 4 Business Office Light Industry | 27A Arthur Street EH6 5DA
7.a.iii to note: any other Planning matters relevant to LCCC area
8 Parks & Green Spaces
8.a to note: any Parks & Green Spaces matters relevant to LCCC area
9 Open Forum (local residents)[1]
10 AOCB (LCCC members)[2]
10.a Future Ordinary Meetings (usually 3rd Monday of the month) and meeting topics/presentations
10.b to note: future meetings on 3rd Monday of each month at 7pm (except July and December):
10.b.i 2021: 18 October, 15 November
10.b.ii 2022: 17 January, 21 February, 21 March, 18 April, 16 May (AGM)
10.c to note: future presentations and charrettes
10.c.i to agree: to invite Steve Kerr (chair EACC) and Simon Holledge (secretary EACC) for a talk and Q&A on the Future of Community Councils In Edinburgh
[1] this agenda point allows members of the public to raise issues of public interest; during online meetings, please raise your virtual hand
[2] this agenda point allows LCCC members to raise issues not covered by the agenda
