Who We Are

Leith Central Community Council (LCCC) is a statutory body composed of local volunteers dedicated to representing the views of residents, businesses, and organisations within the Leith Central area. Our mission is to ensure that the voices of our community are heard in matters affecting our neighbourhood.

What We Do

We collaborate with the City of Edinburgh Council and other governmental bodies to address a range of issues, including:

Transport and infrastructure
Housing and planning applications
Environmental concerns
Community safety and crime prevention
Public services and amenities

Our aim is to influence decisions that impact our community positively and to keep residents informed and involved.

Get Involved

Community Council members are typically elected every three to four years. However, individuals demonstrating commitment, local knowledge, or specific expertise may be co-opted between elections. To become a member, you must have the support of at least two local residents and be willing to attend monthly meetings.

Local groups can also be co-opted onto the council to represent specific community interests.

If you’re interested in joining or learning more, please contact us at: secretary (at) leithcentralcc.co.uk.

You can find more information about Community Councils here.

Our Area

LCCC represents the communities of Albion, Bonnington, Easter Road, Hillside, Leith Walk, Pilrig, and South Leith. To determine if your residence falls within our jurisdiction, please refer to the map below. If your area is not covered, you can find your respective community council here.

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Contact Us and Our Members

We welcome your input and participation. Stay informed about our meetings, initiatives, and community news by subscribing to our mailing list or following us on social media.

Email	secretary@leithcentralcc.co.uk
Post	28 Pilrig Street, Edinburgh EH6 5AJ
Bluesky	@leithcentralcc.bsky.social
Facebook	fb.me/leithcentralcc

Office-bearers Office-bearers were reelected to those roles at the April 2025 meeting.
Chair	Charlotte Encombe chair (at) leithcentralcc.co.uk
Vice Chair	Avril Ewing vice.chair (at) leithcentralcc.co.uk
Secretary	Sheila Kennedy secretary (at) leithcentralcc.co.uk
Treasurer	John Wilkinson treasurer (at) leithcentralcc.co.uk
Transport & Clean Street Spokesperson	Harald Tobermann
Engagement Officer	Simon Preston engagement (at) leithcentralcc.co.uk

Other voting (elected and co-opted) members All LCCC members (including office-bearers) were elected in March 2025. There are currently no co-opted members.
Alan Dudley		VACANCY
Luci Holland		Jed Milroy
Alexandra Kennedy		Kara Killeen
VACANCY		Kutlu Balci


Lena Brandesova moved out of LCCC area and resigned August 2025