Invasion of Pilrig Park?

As reported in the February 2005 minutes, several non-domestic trees were recently planted in Pilrig Park. The  potential problem is that invasive non-native species can do a lot of damage. The management problem was that due to the approaching end of the planting season, the relevant Edinburgh Council department decided to plant without consultation.

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Have your say – Police Scotland

(adapted from a post on Granton and District CC’s blog)

Police Scotland aims to work with communities to ensure that everyone in Scotland has fair and equal access to contact Police Scotland through our Service Centres. Edinburgh’s event is on 2 March 2015, 11.00am – 4.00pm, at Norton Park, 57 Albion Road Edinburgh EH7 5QY

 

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20mph facts and FAQs

(adapted from an email from Edinburgh Council dated 26 Feb 2015, at 16:02)

Edinburgh Council is committed to creating a better, safer Edinburgh and that’s why on 13 January 2015 Councillors approved a new speed limit network for Edinburgh after three years of consultation and research.

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