The following is taken from a document issued by the Community Councils Together for Trams group following the recent publication of a report regarding the Trams to Newhaven Project Road Safety Audit.
The independent Stage 3 Road Safety Audit of the Trams to Newhaven project recommends 145 changes to improve the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and other road users. In their response, the Council (CEC) and the Contractor (SFN) have agreed to implement only 49.
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LCCC August 2024 minutes
Minutes of Leith Central Community Council AGM, at Nelson Hall, McDonald Road Library, on Monday 08 August 2024 at 7:00pm Continue reading
Mobile police surgeries starting this week
A message from Police Scotland:
We will be trialling a new concept of mobile police surgeries from this Thursday (19th September). The intention is we will be parking up a large police van at Pilrig Park and Dalmeny St Park to act a mobile police station/drop-in centre. It will be staffed by local community officers staffing the (PCs Bob Mhuru and Callum Clark).
Times:
– Pilrig Park 18:00-19:00 hrs (next to the playpark at Pilrig St)
– Dalmeny Street Park 19:30-20:30 hrsNo appointments necessary just drop in for a chat with us.
LCCC September full agenda
Monday, 16 September 2024 at 7pm
at Nelson Hall, McDonald Road Library
Electric cycles and the law: what you need to know
Adapted from this piece by Cycling UK. While not specific to LCCC’s area, the topic is likely to be of interest to many LCCC residents and visitors.
In brief: most e-bikes are legally just bikes. However, if an e-bike supplies electrical assistance when travelling at more than 25kph (15.5mph), has a motor which generates more than 250 Watts of power or motor assistance can be provided without the bike’s pedals being in motion, it will be legally treated as a moped or motorcycle. It will need to be registered with the DVLA, and the rider will need a driving license, insurance and to wear a helmet. Such e-bikes are not illegal, provided the relevant laws are followed. The full text of the article is below:
Leith Central Community Council 