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Leith Programme Stakeholder Update 76 – Drop-in Session today

(adapted from an email from Alan Dean, Partnership Development Officer, sent on 11 June 2015 at 11:33)

A reminder that, in advance of the start of the statutory Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) consultation processes, there is a drop-in session today (Thursday 11 June) between 4 and 8pm in the Nelson Hall, McDonald Road Library.

The purpose of the session is to allow people to examine proposals for the area of Leith Walk between Pilrig Street and McDonald Road, including both junctions, in some detail.

You can view the most recent (updated) proposals for this section of the programme here.

Anyone interested, who would like to come along and find out more about the proposals is welcome to attend.  Officers will be on hand to discuss them.

Alan Dean BA (Hons) MSc PGDip I Partnership Development Officer (Stakeholder Liaison and Engagement) I Services for Communities I City Centre Leith Neighbourhood Team I 249 High Street I Edinburgh I EH1 1PN

Tel: 0131 529 7519        Mobile: 07739 188 438        alan.dean@edinburgh.gov.uk

Leith Programme Stakeholder Update 75: Foot of the Walk junction – new traffic signals fully operational

(adapted from an email from Anna Herriman, Partnership and Information Manager, sent on 9 June 2015 at 13:39)

This is a very quick email update to inform you that the Foot of the Walk junction issues that were reported to you on Friday afternoon were resolved yesterday (Monday). After testing, the junction was ‘commissioned’ in the middle of the afternoon and is now operating under the new traffic signals.

Phase 4 – Pilrig Street to McDonald Road

Also, a quick reminder that we are holding an informal drop-in session from 4.00pm to 8.00pm this Thursday, 11 June in the Nelson Hall in McDonald Road library.

This is an opportunity to view large, printed out copies of the draft proposals for this section that are under development. Officers will be in attendance to discuss the proposals and answer any questions you may have. Anyone is welcome to drop in at any point during the session and we hope to see you there.

Anna Herriman | Partnership and Information Manager | City Centre and Leith Neighbourhood | Services for  Communities | City of Edinburgh Council | City Chambers, Level 9, 329 High Street, EH1 1PN | tel 0131 469 3853 | mobile 07739 188 439 | anna.herriman@edinburgh.gov.uk

Welcome to the Edinburgh Mela

(adapted from a post on Leith Links CC’s website)

Scotland’s biggest and best celebration of world music and dance

Welcome to the Edinburgh Mela! For over twenty years we’ve been bringing outstanding world music and gorgeous international dance to Scotland’s capital city, in a joyous carnival of colour, rhythm, community celebration…and delicious food. In 2015, the Mela will run from Saturday 29 – Sunday 30 August. Planning is already underway – keep up to date with us online, for all the latest info!

www.edinburgh-mela.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/theedinburghmela https://twitter.com/EdinburghMela