Monday, 16 October 2023 at 7pm at Nelson Hall, McDonald Road Library

1        Welcome, introductions, attendance, apologies

1.a      Present, apologies

1.b      to note: declarations of interest in any items on the agenda

1.c      to agree: order of business below

2        Approval of minutes of the ordinary LCCC meeting on 18 September 2023

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

Item	Actor	Action	Progress
3 (row 1)	Cllrs Rae and Caldwell	Chase CEC gully team about Abbeyhill colonies
4.a	H Tobermann	Ask for police reports to arrive in advance of meetings	in progress
5.d	P Forissier	Add relevant data into letters to illustrate the scale of the problem, then submit them	agenda 5
5.d	B Ryan, LCCC	Undertake publicity campaign around planning issues	agenda 5
6.a.i	H Tobermann	Use the points noted in this item in a letter in to CEC	in progress
6.b	LCCC	Pressuring CEC about trams issues, potentially via CCTT, including a media campaign	in progress
6.c	Cllr Caldwell	Chase up about Rossie Place bins issues
6.c	Cllr Caldwell	Chase further about tactile paving
8.a	S Kennedy	Submit objection to application for street-trader licence on Elm Row	agenda 8
10	S Kennedy;Cllr Caldwell	Forward her email about Alva St and Mayfield to Cllr Caldwell;Chase this up with CEC
10	Cllr Caldwell	Ascertain how bin-hub locations were decided

4        Policing matters

4.a      to note: local (ward) Police Report September 2023

5        Planning

5.a      to note: LCCC concerns regarding illuminated sign at 48-50 Iona Street (23/01233/ADV)

5.b      to note: status of current planning applications October 2023

5.c      Planning transparency and community disappointment

5.c.i       to note: two letters to CEC Planning department (5 October 2023)

5.c.ii      to note: meeting with David Givan (Chief Planning Officer and Head of Building Standards) and Elaine Campbell (Senior Planner)

5.d      to note: Reporter’s site visit (25-10-23) regarding Planning Permission Appeal: 27 Arthur Street Edinburgh EH6 5DA

5.e      to note: LCCC’s trial subscription to ‘Parish Online’ to assist in mapping (planning and wider) issues in our area and in preparation for Cityplan 2040

5.f      to note: any other Planning matters relevant to LCCC area

6        Transport and clean streets

6.a      to note: new issues arising from CPZ roll out and enforcement for local residents and businesses in Controlled Parking Zones (CPZ) N7 (Leith Walk/Pilrig), N8 (Leith/North Leith), N6 (Abbeyhill)

6.b      to note: start of Communal Bin Review rollout (‘bin hubs’) phase 3 in area N1: Hillside and Broughton (information sent to resident): from 19-10-23 to mid-2024 roadworks to install infrastructure, TRO, delivery of new bins

6.c      to note: CCCT plans and support for Tram Project – Motion at (CEC 31-08-23) by Councillor Mowat, with amendments by Councillors Caldwell and Bandel

6.d      to note: Low Emission Zone briefing autumn 2023 (CEC, 28 September 2023)

6.e      to note: ongoing Scottish Water works in Murano Place (impacting on Albert Street)

6.f      to note: any other Transport and clean streets matters relevant to LCCC area

7        Parks and green spaces

7.a      to note: (verbal) report from Friends of Pilrig Park

7.b      to note: any Parks and green spaces matters relevant to LCCC area

8        Licensing

8.a      to note: LCCC Objection to New Civic Notice 504429 (Elm Row)

8.b      to note: any Licensing matters relevant to LCCC area

9        LCCC governance

9.a      to agree: for a working party to promote the 2024 Community Council elections and ‘shadow’ opportunities for the chair and vice chair (including agenda preparation)

9.b      to note: any other LCCC governance issues

10      Open forum (local residents)^[1]

11      AOCB (LCCC members)^[2]

12      Bulletin^[3]

12.a    No signs of a let-up in the demand for quality student accommodation (Scotsman, 16-10-23)

13      Future meetings and planned meeting topics/presentations

13.a    2023: 20 Nov (no meeting in Dec); 2024: 15 Jan, 19 Feb, 18 Mar, 15 Apr, 20 May (AGM), 17 June (no meeting in Jul)

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^[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.