LCCC August 2023 full agenda

Monday, 21 August 2023 at 7pm at Nelson Hall, McDonald Road Library

  1. Welcome, introductions, attendance, apologies
    1. to note: declarations of interest in any items on the agenda
    2. to agree: order of business below
  2. Approval of minutes of the ordinary LCCC Meeting on 19 June 2023
    1. to note: AGM minutes 19 June 2023
  3. Matters mrising from previous minutes (and not included on agenda below)
Item Actor action Progress
3 (row 1) Cllr Rae Contact CEC gully team about Abbeyhill colonies
3 (row 3) Z Curry Raise planter issues as appropriate
3 (row 4) Cllrs Caldwell, Dalgleish, Rae Monitor for issues relating to licence granted to former McColls shop
4.a H Tobermann Write to LCCC’s MSP, expressing disappointment at this, and requesting reassurance from Police engaging with LCCC and showing their presence in progress
5.a H Tobermann/
P Forissier		 Write to planning convenor about 139 Leith Walk in progress
5.c H Tobermann/
P Forissier		 write to planning convenor, asking for transparency around objections, and for giving more weight to CC objections in progress
6.a.i H Tobermann Write to CEC on behalf of Shaw’s residents about their ineligibility for parking permits pending CEC response
7.b Z Curry Report to LCCC on the ‘thriving green spaces’ meeting
7.b S Kennedy Write appropriate letters about dogs in parks
8.a S Kennedy Advise CEC etc that she can be emailed at secretary@leithcentralcc.co.uk
9.a B Ryan/
Cllr Caldwell/
H Tobermann		 meet to further changes to LCCC’s IT. in progress
9.d I Mowat/Z Curry Change over bank-account signatories
10 H Tobermann Write to CEC about reduced number of bins on Leith Walk in progress
11 Cllr Caldwell Cllr Caldwell to provide links to information about Rossie Place cycle containers
  1. Policing Matters
    1. to note: local (ward) Police Report July 2023
    2. to note: Edinburgh-wide Police Report April 2022 to March 2023
    3. to note: 2023/24 Police Scotland Survey (closes 31 Mar 2024): opportunity for residents to comment on ‘local priorities’: Addressing violence; Reducing drug harm and targeting supply; Tackling housebreaking and crimes of theft and dishonesty; Dealing with disorder and antisocial behaviour; Making our roads safer.
  2. Planning
    1. to note: planning appeal ENA-230-2265 and LBE-230-2057 submitted by Apex Services for 11 Pilrig Street EH6 5AN
    2. to note: planning appeal PPA-230-2435 submitted by K Ross & D Pearce for 54 Rosslyn Crescent EH6 5AX
    3. to note: further information and comments requested by DPEA in connection with proposed Local Development Plan (City Plan 2030) on affordable house and retail
    4. to note: status of current planning applications August 2023
    5. to note: Scottish Parliament Scrutiny of the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill has been extended until 15th September
    6. to note: any other Planning matters relevant to LCCC area
  3. Transport and clean streets
    1. Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) roll out in LCCC area
      1. to note: Strategic Review of Parking – Briefing No 5 Jul 23 (cf March 2023)
      2. to note: monitoring of permit uptake near Shaw’s Colonies (with adopted, non-adopted and no frontages)
      3. to note: issues arising from phase 1 on parking, loading and communal bins
    2. to note: location of communal bins as recorded in Communal Bins Atlas; this will be updated as soon as the imminently expected missing bin clusters on Leith Walk (eg north of Pilrig bus stop) have been installed
    3. to note: general update on contractual state of Trams to Newhaven project and outlook for next two years and beyond
    4. to note: outstanding issues after Dalmeny Street pavement renewal
    5. to note: any other Transport & Clean Streets matters relevant to LCCC area
  4. Parks and green spaces
    1. to note: August 2023 report from Friends of Pilrig Park
    2. to note: Parks and Openspace Investment Update (10-08-23)
    3. to note: any Parks and green spaces matters relevant to LCCC area
  5. Licensing
    1. to note: any Licensing matters relevant to LCCC area
  6. LCCC Governance
    1. to note: booking confirmation and costs for monthly LCCC meetings
    2. to note: opportunity of co-option of a representative of CEC registered local groups
    3. to note: update on LCCC Transport and clean streets committee membership
    4. to agree: Leith gala stall financial contribution
    5. to note: any other LCCC governance issues
  7. Open Forum (local residents)[1]
  8. AOCB (LCCC members)[2]
  9. Bulletin[3]
    1. Edinburgh’s short-term lets policy changed after court ruling (MV, 04-08-23)
  10. Future meetings and planned meeting topics/presentations
    1. 2023: 18 Sep, 16 Oct, 20 Nov (no meeting in Dec); 2024: 15 Jan, 19 Feb, 18 Mar, 15 Apl, 20 May (AGM), 17 June (no meeting in Jul)

[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.