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SESplain Main Issues Report – have your say

(adapted from an email from SESplan)

SESplan, the Strategic Development Planning Authority for Edinburgh and South East Scotland, has been preparing a Main Issues Report as a forerunner to our next Strategic Development Plan.  The Main Issues Report sets out issues and options on how to plan for future growth in the region.  It is a consultation document and is the primary opportunity for everyone to influence the next Plan.   Continue reading →

Edinburgh Fit for Walking Event 1st June

(adapted from an email from Edinburgh Council)

You are warmly invited to the launch event of the Living Street Edinburgh supporters group who plan to work with the Cockburn Association on joint campaigns to improve the public realm.

The Edinburgh – fit for walking? event will take place on Monday 1st of June 2015 at the Friends Meeting House, Victoria Street, Edinburgh. Doors open 17·45.

More info here: http://livingstreets.org.uk/edinburgh-fit-for-walking
Or contact David Spaven
Tel: 0131 447 7764
Email: david@deltix.co.uk

Leith Programme Stakeholder Update 72: Foot of the Walk junction works

(adapted from an email from Alan Dean, Partnership Development Officer, sent on 20 May 2015 at 16:15)

Paving Works

The main footway resurfacing on Leith Walk, Duke Street, Great Junction Street is now largely completed. The remaining slabbing works will continue in front of Kirkgate shopping centre with the new trees now having been installed. Continue reading →

LCCC’s digital engagement strategy

Recently, we have been experimenting with live-tweeting from our monthly meetings. This has not been entirely successful – the live-tweeting LCCC members have not been able to fully participate in meetings while addressing incoming comments and questions on Twitter. It has also raised expectations that incoming questions via Twitter can be handled immediately. While that would be ideal, we don’t have the resources for this.
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