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LCCC May 2024 AGM and ordinary meeting full agendas

AGM: Monday, 20 May 2024 at 7pm
at Nelson Hall, McDonald Road Library

1 Welcome, introductions, attendance, apologies

1.a to agree: the co-option of Luci Holland to Leith Central Community Council

2 to agree: Approval of the Minutes of the 2023 Annual General Meeting

3 to agree: 2023/24 Annual Report

4 to agree: Treasurer’s report: accounts for FY23/24

5 Demit of current office bearers and election of office bearers

  1. Treasurer: Nomination/s (Proposer/Seconder), vote if required
  2. Secretary: Nomination/s (Proposer/Seconder), vote if required
  3. Engagement Officer: Nomination/s (Proposer/Seconder), vote if required
  4. Vice Chair: Nomination/s (Proposer/Seconder), vote if required

6 to agree: future meeting details

Dates (3rd Monday each month (except July and December), times (19.00) and venue (Nelson Hall, McDonald Road Library) of future ordinary meetings and the next annual general meeting (May 2025)

Ordinary meeting: Monday, 20 May 2024 immediately after AGM
at Nelson Hall, McDonald Road Library

1 Welcome, introductions, attendance, apologies

1.a Present, apologies

1.b to note: declarations of interest in any items on the agenda

1.c to agree: order of business below

2 Approval of minutes of the ordinary LCCC meeting on 15 April 2024

3 Matters arising from previous minutes (and not included on agenda below)

Item Actor Action Progress
4.a PCs Ask their management if CEC should advertise for volunteers to become special constables  
5.a LCCC Keep interested in Powderhall development  
6.b H Tobermann, P Foressier Finish and submit the bin-hub review request, CCing it to ward councillors Item 6
8.a S Kennedy Submit LCCC’s response to alcohol overprovision consultation  
9.a B Ryan Run election of LCCC office-bearers on at AGM AGM above
9.b LCCC Appoint Engagement Officer at AGM AGM above

4 Policing matters

4.a to note: local (ward) Police Report May 2024

4.b to note: response from Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs in reply to LCCC concerns about police resources

5 Planning

5.a to note: developer’s appeal dismissed by DPEA Reporter (PPA-230-246514 @ Ashley Place EH6 5PX)

5.b to note: status of current planning applications (May 2024)

5.c to note: any other Planning matters relevant to LCCC area

6 Transport and clean streets

6.a Trams to Newhaven: the project is not finished!

6.a.i to note: CCTT deputation to April Transport & Environment Committee regarding the Tram Project “close out” report

6.a.ii to note: unfinished works – tactile paving at continuous pavements across side streets remains missing or not correctly installed

6.a.iii to note: reworking works – proposed TRO for a left turn into London Road

6.a.iv to note: removing work – tree planters on Leith Walk

6.a.v to note: forgotten works – “temporary” barriers at Cambridge/Pilrig and continual fly tipping

6.b to note: Communal Bin Review Update at upcoming TEC, impacting LCCC area

6.c to note: ongoing “temporary” Local Traffic Improvement – Programme Proposal and Assessment Criteria

6.d to note: any other Transport and clean streets matters relevant to LCCC area

7 Parks and green spaces

7.a to note: Friends of Pilrig Park’s Summer programme

7.b to note: re-opening of Coalie Park, following Phase 1 works

7.c to note: any other Parks and green spaces matters relevant to LCCC area

8 Licensing

8.a to note: Licence Notice Late Catering 520196 and Civic Notice Street Trader 521548

8.b to note: any Licensing matters relevant to LCCC area

9 LCCC governance

9.a to note: Consultation on CEC Budget Engagement 2024 (closes 28-07-24)

9.b to note: proposed changes to LCCC’s boundary by CEC and an LCCC member (to include Abbeyhill Colonies, Edina Pl and Bothwell St with CMCC) (deadline 21-05-24)

9.c to note:: outraged lady’s reaction to the state of LCCC’s notice board at a recent Broughton History meeting

9.d to note: any other LCCC governance issues

10 Open Forum (local residents)[1]

11 AOCB (LCCC members)[2]

12 Bulletin

12.a Ministers to consult on doubling legal wattage of electric bike motors (Guardian, 29-02-24)

12.b Nine people charged in Leith during day of action to target illegal e-bikes and e-scooters (EN, 12-05-24)

12.c Electric scooters: ‘Inevitability’ about legal use in Scotland with possible trial, says transport secretary Fiona Hyslop (Scotsman 01-05-24)

13 Future meetings and planned meeting topics/presentations

17 June (then, as agreed at AGM)

[1] This agenda point allows members of the public to raise issues of public interest; during online meetings, please raise your virtual hand.

[2] This agenda point allows LCCC members to raise issues not covered by the agenda.

LCCC April 2024 Full agenda

Monday, 15 2024 at 7pm
at Nelson Hall, McDonald Road Library

1 Welcome, introductions, attendance, apologies

1.a Present, apologies

1.b to note: declarations of interest in any items on the agenda

1.c to agree: order of business below

2 Approval of minutes of the ordinary LCCC meeting on 18 March 2024

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LCCC January 2021 minutes

Meeting highlights

  • death of John Hein, resignation of John Tibbitt, co-option of Lucy Watters
  • Planning: Dryden St area, Bonnington area
  • various governance matters
  • LCCC response to Public Spaces Management Plan
  • Transport & clean streets: spaces for people, tram-works
  • Licensing: various matters

Minutes of Leith Central Community Council ordinary meeting, held via MS Teams, on Monday 18 January 2021 at 7:00pm

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LCCC March 2020 meeting agenda

Monday, 16 March 2020 at 7pm, at the Nelson Hall in McDonald Road Library

1 Welcome, introductions, attendance, apologies

1.a To note: Declarations of interest in any items on the agenda

1.b To agree: Order of business

2 Approval of Minutes of 17 February 2020 meeting

3 Matters arising from previous minutes (and not included on agenda below)

4 Community Police Officer’s Report

5 Transport & Clean Streets

5.a Trams to Newhaven

5.a.i to note: February liaison meeting Community Council Together on Trams with Council’s Tram Team

5.a.ii to note: imminent (28 March) end of Enabling Works and start of 15-18 months of Main Works in Leith Walk (London Road to Crown Place): 3-lane closure, communal bins relocation, logistics hubs, bi-directional cycle-path, Balfour Street access changes, area wide bus diversions
– temporary traffic management maps and narrative
– construction phasing overview
– bus diversions overview

5.a.iii to note: 20/00993/PA | Erection of Tram Stop including Tram Stop Shelter, Overhead Line Equipment (OLE), Street Lighting, Hard Landscaping and Assoicated [sic] Infrastructure. | Balfour Street Tram Stop Leith Walk Edinburgh

5.a.iv to note: any issues that have arisen for local residents or businesses that have not been dealt with satisfactorily by the Tram Project Team

5.b to note: LCCC draft response to City Mobility Plan Consultation

5.c to note: progress of Communal Bins Enhancement programme; roll out in LCCC area in Winter 2020

5.d to note: any other Transport & Clean Street matters relevant to LCCC area

6 Planning

6.a to note: status of current planning applications (MAR 2020)

6.b to note: 20/00972/FUL | Demolition of the existing warehouse and ancillary office building and construction of residential (flatted) development including purpose-built student accommodation, general housing and affordable housing, public realm improvements, hard and soft landscaping and associated infrastructure, including vehicular access. | 48 – 50 Iona Street Edinburgh EH6 8S

6.c to note: draft Place Brief prepared for the Leith Walk/Halmyre Street site – NEW consultation closes 3 April

6.d to note: LCCC draft response to ‘Choices for City Plan 2030 (main issues report)

6.e to note: proposal by local residents to extend Leith Walk Conservation Area

6.f to note: any other Planning matters relevant to LCCC area

7 LCCC Governance and Office Bearers’ reports

7.a to note: Treasurer’s report

7.b to note: Engagement Officer’s and Comms Group report

7.b.i to note: draft analysis of LCCC area and proposal for ‘away day’

7.c to note: reports from other Office Bearers

7.d to: note: update on LCCC representation on outside bodies

7.d.i to note: items of relevance to LCCC area discussed at Edinburgh Partnership meeting March 2020

8 Parks & Green Spaces

8.a to note: proposed Public Spaces Management Plan (to replace the existing Edinburgh Park Events Manifesto and Public Spaces Protocol – public consultation due soon

8.b to note: Friends of Pilrig Park report

8.b.i to note: proposal to hold ‘families event’ in June 2020

8.c to note: other Park Friend’s reports

9 Licensing

10 Open Forum[1]

11 AOCB[2]

12 Bulletin[3]

12.a Campaigners set up own firm in bid to buy Leith Walk’s Stead Place backed by Scottish ministers (EN, 2/3/20)

13 Future Meetings (usually 3rd Monday of the month) and meeting topics/presentations

13.a to note: 2020: 20 Apr, 18 May (incl AGM), 15 Jun

13.b to note: future presentations and charrettes

13.b.i tbc: talk by CEC Archeology Officer and FCA on findings at 70, 72 Newhaven Road (17/01183/FUL)

[1] this agenda point allows members of the public to raise issues of public interest

[2] this agenda point allows LCCC members to raise issues not covered by the agenda

[3] this is for information only; any discussion to be brought to a future meeting

LCCC January 2020 approved minutes

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