Please note that these are draft – while LCCC’s minutes secretary has tried to ensure they are accurate, they are provided for information only and do not represent LCCC’s decision until ratified (possibly with changes) at a subsequent meeting.
Leith Walk closures tomorrow from 7pm – 5am
We wanted to remind you that the Trams to Newhaven works require the running lane in Leith Walk to be closed tomorrow from 7pm to 5am and will repeat every weeknight for the coming week. Please see the below tweet;
We will be closing Leith Walk running lane from Foot of the Walk to Pilrig Street from Monday 21 September for 1 week between 7pm to 5am to accommodate utility diversion and remedial works.
— Trams to Newhaven (@TramstoNewhaven) September 18, 2020
Excavation works will halt at midnight with non-intrusive works from midnight to 5am. pic.twitter.com/eIrIR0tQJ8
Lothian Buses have also issued an update on their website at lothianbuses.com. Day buses will utilise Easter Road and Night Buses will use Bonnington Road.
You can keep up with the Trams to Newhaven project and sign up for their regular updates at edinburgh.gov.uk/tramstonewhaven.
McDonald Road Library (& some others) re-opening next month
McDonald Road Library is set to re-open during the day from Tuesday 13th October 2020.
Services resuming include book borrowing and internet access.
Please see the below posters from Edinburgh Council for more information. For up-to-date information, please visit yourlibrary.edinburgh.gov.uk and talesofonecity.wordpress.com.
Stead’s Place online session – 21st September
We’re delighted to announce that we are hosting a presentation from Drum Property Group, regarding the Stead’s Place development, followed by a Q&A session on Monday 21st September, 7pm.
Local residents are encouraged to submit questions in advance, but are also welcome to ask questions directly at the session. Pre-submitted questions will be addressed first, followed by open questions.
This event is open to the public and all are welcome, though spaces are limited. To take part, please note;
- This is a pre-registered event. Please register using Eventbrite.
- The meeting will take place on Zoom, so please ensure you are able to use Zoom videoconfrencing software.
- You can familiarise yourself with the new plans linked on our Eventbrite page and below.
More information and registration: eventbrite.co.uk/e/lccc-steads-place-session-with-drum-property-group-tickets-120065937451
Tram works TROs
Leith Central residents, visitors and businesses might want to be aware of the TRO proposals to do with the tram-works. LCCC understands that formal consultations are likely to start in early September (lasting 28 days).
TRO drawings for the full route are available on the Trams Project website, but for convenience here are the ones covering Leith Central’s area. Click any thumbnail to access the full-size PDF.
 Foot of the Walk to Jane Street |
 Steads Place to Jamieson Place |
 Dalmeny Street to Pilrig Street |
 Albert Street to McDonald Road |
 Brunswick Street to Elm Row |
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