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Community Councils Together on Trams/Trams Team meeting, 09 March 2022

Minutes of the Community Councils Together on Trams/Trams Team meeting on Thursday 09 March 2023 at 5:15pm, at Trams project compound (165 Leith Walk)

Actions and decisions are red italic. ‘TT’ means ‘Trams Team’. Names are mostly abbreviated to initials. Continue reading →

SP Energy Networks – Shrubhill Substation – Dryden Street

SP Energy networks sent the following communication to LCCC on late on Thursday 9 February 2023. LCCC will engage with SP Energy Networks to ensure disruptions (road closures, possible power outages) are kept to a minimum and are communicated in a timely manner.

Good morning community councillors – a short email to make you aware that SP Energy Networks are shortly due to commence a major project at Shrubhill Substation which will involve the replacement of a transformer.

You may recall, some time back when we completed the replacement of the first transformer we mentioned we would need to return to complete the replacement programme. It is not possible to replace both transformers at once to ensure network reliance.

The activity is due to start week commencing 6 February 2023 with some preparatory work taking place on underground cabling on Dryden Street as it leaves the substation – residents have been made aware and access will be maintained.  This will be completed by 24 February 2023 with the majority of work then taking place within the substation which is due to be completed in the last quarter of 2023.

Please note – there will be the need for further short term cabling work on the street at some point – SP Energy Networks will keep the residents updates when dates are confirmed.

One of the challenges faced at this location is the limited access for site deliveries as well as general access.

As you are aware SP Energy Networks are at the centre of the nations transition to clean energy and our modernisation programmes ensures we all continue to benefit from a reliable and efficient energy supply which is crucial in our modern society.

Please contact me should you require any further information.

Best Regards

Colin Wylie
Community Liaison
Major Projects
55 Fullarton Drive, Cambuslang Investment Park, Cambuslang G32 8FA
0141 614 3231 / 07808 000148
colin.wylie@spenergynetworks.co.uk

LCCC March 2022 full agenda

Monday, 21 March 2022 at 7pm – 9pm, at Hillside Bowling Club (9A Brunton Pl, EH7 5EG)

    1. Welcome, introductions, attendance, apologies
      1. to note: declarations of interest in any items on the agenda
      2. to agree: order of business below
    2. Approval of minutes of the ordinary LCCC meeting on 21 February 2022 meeting
    3. Matters arising from previous minutes (and not included on agenda below)
    4. Policing matters
    5. Transport & clean streets
      1. Update on Trams to Newhaven construction works and final design
        1. to note: Community Councils Together on Trams/Trams Team meeting, 10 February 2022
        2. to note: construction issues
        3. to note: issues for businesses during construction (and final design)
      2. to note: update on roll out of Communal Bin Review (CBR) Phase 1 and 2 in the context of the Strategic Parking Review in “Pilrig”, “Leith Walk” and “Abbeyhill”
        1. to note: bin hub roll out issues at Abbeyhill and elsewhere in LCCC areas
        2. to agree: presentation on CBR by CEC officers Erica Manfroi and Andres Lices at the April LCCC meeting
      3. to note: reports of fly tipping 2019-2021 (by ward)
      4. to note: Scottish Water roadworks in Albert St/Murano Place
      5. to note: any other Transport & Clean Streets matters relevant to LCCC area
    6. Planning
      1. to note: Bingo Hall (former Capitol Cinema in Manderston Street) missing from the approved extension of the Leith Conservation Area and joint CCs letter of protest
      2. to note: LCCC’s objection to 22/00745/FUL | Proposed conversion of bowling club and bowling green to residential dwelling and garden. | 54 Rosslyn Crescent Edinburgh EH6 5AX
      3. to note: Status of current planning applications in LCCC area (MAR22)
      4. to note: any other Planning matters relevant to LCCC area
    7. Parks & Green Spaces
      1. to note: any Parks & Green Spaces matters relevant to LCCC area
    8. LCCC Governance
      1. to note: The Gunning Principles for consultations
    9. Open Forum (local residents)
    10. AOCB (LCCC members)
    11. Future Ordinary Meetings (usually 3rd Monday of the month) and meeting topics/presentations
      1. to note: future meetings on 3rd Monday of each month at 7pm (except July and December): 18 (or 25) April, 16 May (AGM)

Big changes to Leith Walk tramworks from 2nd Feb

The Trams to Newhaven team have published updated guidance on the second phase of works starting from Wednesday 2nd February 2022.

Please check out their news article for the whole story and how you’ll be impacted.

The following will impact road traffic including cars, buses and bicycles.

Road flipping on the Walk

The current city-bound running lane on Leith Walk will close and traffic will be diverted to the new road surface on the west side from Manderston Street.

Road openings from Leith Walk

  • Pilrig Street – access to and from Pilrig Street will be reintroduced heading south (ie going towards Leith Walk)
  • Steads Place – access to and from Steads Place will be reintroduced heading south (ie going towards Leith Walk)

Road Closures from Leith Walk

  • Dalmeny Street – as part of site set up there will be no access to Dalmeny Street from Leith Walk.
  • Iona Street – as part of site set up a full closure will be implemented.
  • Lorne Street – as part of site set up a full closure will be implemented.
  • Manderston Street – as part of site set up there will be no access to Manderston Street from Leith Walk.

Again, please check out the Trams Team’s full update for details and other changes.

Here’s all the pedestrian crossing points on Leith Walk

The Trams to Newhaven project have supplied the following map to highlight the crossings on Leith Walk as of November 12th.

The distances listed highlight the length between crossings.

Leith Walk tram works temporary pedestrian crossings 12 November 2021
Supplied from Turner and Townsend o.b.o. Trams to Newhaven

We have also listed them below from north to south;

  1. Tesco car park entrance
  2. Canderson’s/Lovella’s (just south of Jane Street)
  3. Stead’s Place
  4. Woodland’s Creatures (just north of Jameson Place)
  5. Laundrette/La Favorita’s (just south of Dalmeny Street)
  6. Iona Street/Pilrig St. Paul’s Church
  7. Albert Street
  8. McDonald Road Library/Brunswick Road
  9. Elm Row/Annandale Street
  10. The Playhouse

Please note these may be subject to change. LCCC advises residents and local businesses to keep track of the Trams to Newhaven project newsletter found at edinburgh.gov.uk/tramstonewhaven.

In the meantime, LCCC will keep liaising with residents, Edinburgh Council and the Trams to Newhaven team alongside neighbouring Communtity Councils.