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Leith Programme Stakeholder Update 64 – Works Progress and Weekend Working 13 December

(Please note that this statement was  circulated by Alan Dean, CEC Partnership Development Officer (Stakeholder Liaison and Engagement) on 12 December 2014 at 15:30

Dear Stakeholders,

Leith Programme Stakeholder Update 64

Progress Update

Although some time has been lost due to the recent weather conditions, Crummock (Scotland) Ltd are still anticipating that the main contracted works will be completed by 19 December with any remedial works being carried out after the New Year. It should be noted that the completion of certain parts of the remaining contracted works are weather dependent such as the installation of road markings and anti-skid treatments. The contractors will continue to monitor the weather forecasts and endeavour to get everything completed as planned.

Summary of Progress

Section 6b West (Balfour Street junction northwards)

  • Minor pointing and road sign installation to complete

 Section 6b East (Lorne Street junction southwards)

  • Pointing and road sign installation to complete

 Section 8b West (Jane Street to Casselbank Street)

  • Minor pointing and road signs installation to complete

 Section 8b East (Manderston Street to Crown Street)

  • Minor pointing and road sign installation to complete

 Section 8c West (Casselbank Street area)

  • Minor pointing and road sign installation to complete

 Section 8c East (Crown Street northwards):

  • Minor pointing and road sign installation to complete

 Carriageway

  • Raised tables at junctions complete with exception of Jameson Place, Smith’s Place and entry to current site compound

 Weekend Working – 13 December

The contractors will be carrying out footway works on Saturday 13 December 2014.

 Looking ahead for next week:

  • Continue with footway inspections and remedial works
  • Container bin recess north of Pilrig Street junction
  • Concrete under slabs at area north of Iona Street junction
  • Asphalt works at Arthur/Balfour Street
  • Complete raised tables at Jameson Place, Smith’s Place and entrance to current site compound
  • Testing and commissioning of lights and crossings
  • Installation of poles and road signage
  • Complete road line markings and anti-skid treatment

 Bus diversion or traffic delay information reminder:

For the most up to date information regarding any bus diversions and any traffic delays affecting Leith Walk please visit either of the sites below:

https://twitter.com/on_lothianbuses

https://twitter.com/edintravel

Regards

Alan

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 61

(Please note that this statement was  circulated by Alan Dean, CEC Partnership Development Officer (Stakeholder Liaison and Engagement) on 20 November 2014 at 16:37

Dear Stakeholders,

Leith Programme Stakeholder Update 61

Progress Update

The programme remains on schedule to be finished by the planned completion date of 19 December

Section 6b East (Lorne Street junction southwards)

  • Drainage alterations and slabbing in progress

 Section 6b West (Balfour Street northwards)

  • North section completed, grouting works ongoing
  • Kerbing and slabbing works to south section ongoing

 Section 8b East (Manderston Street area north)

  • Main slabbing and kerbing works complete, grouting ongoing

 Section 8c West (Casselbank Street area)

  • South section all works complete
  • Kerb realignment complete to northern section
  • Works to gullies and lifting and removal of existing slabs in progress

 Section 8c East (Crown Street northwards):

  • Kerb re-alignment complete
  • Works to gullies in progress along with lifting and removal of existing slabs

 Carriageway

  • Planing and basecourse works 100% complete in southern sections
  • Planing and basecourse 100% complete in northern sections
  • Final surface/wearing course undertaken to date – north of Stead’s Place to Crown Place

Anticipated final surfacing timescales at junctions (subject to change due to weather conditions and/or issues with existing ironwork)

  • Friday 21 November – Junctions at Manderston, Jane and Casselbank Streets
  • Sunday 23 November – Junction at Stead’s Place
  • Monday 24 November – Junctions at Crown Street and Crown Place

 Weekend Working – 22/23 November

In order to ensure work remains on schedule, the contractors will be carrying out weekend work on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 November 2014. This will involve footway work on Saturday and carriageway work on Sunday. The carriageway works will centre around the area at the Stead’s Place junction.

Looking ahead for next week

  • Continue with slabbing works in footpath areas 6 & 8
  • Continue with carriageway final surfacing heading south
  • Continue with footway inspections and remedial works
  • Progress raised table work at road junctions

 Bus diversion or traffic delay information reminder

For the most up to date information regarding any bus diversions and any traffic delays affecting Leith Walk please visit either of the sites below:

Regards

Alan Dean BA (Hons) MSc PGDip I Partnership Development Officer (Stakeholder Liaison and Engagement) I Services for Communities I City Centre Neighbourhood Management Team I 1 Cockburn Street I Edinburgh I EH1 1BJ

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

£EITH DECIDES APPLICATIONS STILL NEEDED

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

Applications are still needed to provide a good choice of projects for the people of Leith. Making an application gives the opportunity to get a grant of up to £1,000 for a Leith project. But it does more than that. Applicant groups and organisations become part of the £eith decides publicity which promotes the groups and organisations involved. Posters are displayed in libraries as well as information going out on the Neighbourhood Partnership website and social media. However, The Leith Event in February attracts hundreds of local people, providing valuable networking opportunities and enables participating applicants to recruit new participants, members or volunteers.

The decision is made on the day of the event (7 February) for projects to be completed by 31 August. So good timing for any Spring and/or Summer 2015 events or projects. Projects who have been made awards in the past have benefitted children, young people, older people, families as well as people vulnerable for a number of reasons. There have been a wide range of projects involving the arts, such as music, drama, dance and painting; the environment such as gardening and clean up campaigns; fun activities such as imaginative play, camping, sailing and day trips; skills training for young people and jobseekers; support for people with physical disabilities or mental health issues, and more.

So spread the word and get those talented and capable Leithers involved. See the website http://www.edinburghnp.org.uk/neighbourhood-partnerships/leith/about/%C2%A3eith-decides to download an easy-to-complete application form and easy-to-understand guidelines.

Applications must be in by 28 November 2014. They can be e-mailed to Loraine.duckworth@edinburgh.gov.uk. (Signed hard copies may be needed later.)

If you need more information or have any questions, please contact:

Loraine Duckworth | Partnership Development Officer | Leith Neighbourhood Partnership | Services for Communities | City Centre Leith Team| Cockburn Street| Edinburgh | phone: 0131 529 7403 | Mobile: 07739188437

September LCCC meeting minutes FINAL

Click to download: 2014_09_22 final

Topics discussed included

  • LCCC’s website
  • alcohol and drugs issues
  • Cala Home’s plans for sorting office site on Brunswick Road
  • Leith Walk repairs and improvements
  • Pilrig Park
  • Edinburgh Local development plan

Licensing meeting: 15th October

Edinburgh Licensing Forum has an public meeting on drinks and other licensing in Edinburgh on Wednesday 15 October at 10am, in the European Room in the City Chambers. Here’s the agenda.

A joint meeting of the Licensing Forum and Licensing Board follows on at 1pm. That meeting is also open to the public.