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Public Meetings
We hold public meetings regularly throughout the year, at 7.00 pm – 9.00 pm on the third Tuesday of the month. During 2024, the dates of the upcoming meetings are as follows:
17th September, 15th October, 19th November. There will be no public meeting in April, July, August and December.
We will use the following Zoom link for our online public meetings:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86913505145?pwd=Q2hXVFh3OCtBdjNiUGlJMm9
Latest News
Recycle empty tablet blister packs!
If you ever take tablets or capsules, from paracetamol to prescription medication, you may wonder…
Good News about the Polwarth Roundabout!
GOOD NEWS! The City of Edinburgh Council has pledged funding to improve the Polwarth junction!…
A Message of Appreciation for the Replacement Bench at Polwarth Church
We recently received an email (below) from a previous resident of our area expressing their…
The Merchiston Leaf Clearing project
Merchiston is a long established community blessed with many beautiful trees which can look glorious…
Communal Waste and Recycling Bin Hubs
The City of Edinburgh Council is holding a workshop for community councillors and ward councillors…