Monday, 21 November 2022 at 7pm at Nelson Hall, McDonald Road Library

1 Welcome, introductions, attendance, apologies

1.a Present, apologies

1.b Declarations of interest in any items on the agenda

1.c Order of business below

2 Approval of minutes of the ordinary LCCC meeting on 17 October 2022 meeting

3 Matters arising from previous minutes (and not included on agenda below)

4 Policing matters

4.a to note: Police report/s April – October 2022

5 Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) for purpose-built student accommodation with associated infrastructure and landscaping at 14 Ashley Place, Edinburgh, EH6 5PX.

5.a Presentation by Paul Scott (planning consultant), Daryl Teague (Glencairn Properties), Kerry Nicol and Anthony Hemmings (both ISA).

5.b Q&A led by LCCC Planning Convenor with questions from LCCC members, followed by members of the public

6 Planning

6.a to agree: LCCC response to 22/01563/FUL (Land to East of 139 Leith Walk) Demolition of the existing warehouse building and construction of Sui Generis flatted dwellings including mainstream, affordable and student accommodation with a ground floor commercial unit and associated infrastructure, landscaping, and a reconfiguration of the existing car park.

6.b to note: enforcement request at 11 Pilrig Street: unauthorised subdivision of listed terraced house with nine key safes, unlicensed operation as short-term let

6.c to note: status of current planning applications in LCCC area (November 2022)

6.d to note: update on Short-term Let policies and guidance

6.e to note: any other Planning matters relevant to LCCC area

7 Transport & Clean Streets

7.a Update on Trams to Newhaven construction works and final design (verbal)

7.a.i to note: initial report on ‘walk and talk’ with Tram Project Team along Leith Walk

7.a.ii to agree: joint community council letter to local MSPs regarding overdue prohibition of pavement parking

7.a.iii to note: Tram route business overview November 2022

7.a.iv to note: tram works issues for local residents

7.a.v to note: tram works issues for local businesses

7.a.vi to note: upcoming mini-audit of bus stops/shelters on Leith Walk by Edinburgh Bus Users Group

7.a.vii to note: outstanding cycling issues recorded by SPOKES

7.b to note: any other Transport & Clean Streets matters relevant to LCCC area

8 Parks & Green Spaces

8.a to note: any Parks & Green Spaces matters relevant to LCCC area

9 Licensing

9.a to note: any Licensing matters relevant to LCCC area

10 LCCC Governance

10.a to agree: LCCC co-option of Zoe Stevenson

10.b to agree: appointment of new or stand-in Engagement Officer

10.c to note: progress on LCCC’s IT governance, usability, costs

11 Open Forum (local residents)[1]

12 AOCB (LCCC members)[2]

13 Bulletin[3]

14 Future Ordinary Meetings (usually 3rd Monday of the month) and meeting topics/presentations

14.a to note: future meetings on 3rd Monday of each month at 7 pm (except July and December):

2023: 16 January, 20 February, 20 March, 17 April, 15 May (AGM), 19 June

[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.

[3] This is for information only; any discussion to be brought to a future meeting.