The Merchiston Community Council Leaf Clearing Project — devised by Joan Houston and run by her with Helen Zealley — had a successful launch on the weekend of 25–26 September. Almost 40 local residents volunteered to help, in response to…
Our next Public Meeting will be held using Zoom on Tuesday 21st September, 7.00 pm — 9.00 pm. See Meeting Agenda for more details. Joining You can join the meeting using this link: Meeting ID: 854 8276 0377 Passcode:…
Under the umbrella of the Bruntsfield Area Net Zero Action Initiative (BANZAI), and as part of the What the COP film initiative, local volunteers will be showing Not Without Us (12+, 72mins), an inspiring documentary about global grassroots climate campaigners…
Read here for news on the upcoming Union Canal bicentenary, a possible “Dell-watch” scheme, Cohousing efforts, and Hutchison Greenspace initiative, from local councillor for Fountainbridge and Craiglockhart, Gavin Corbett. Merchiston Community Council is an impartial organisation and publishes information provided by…
Why fallen leaves are a problem The colour of trees turning in autumn can be glorious and we are blessed with many beautiful trees in Merchiston. But things aren’t so great when those leaves start piling up on the pavements…
Our next Public Meeting will be held using Zoom on Tuesday 15th June, 7.00 pm — 9.00 pm. See Meeting Agenda for more details. The meeting will start with a presentation by David Spaven on the Polwarth Streets Audit recently…