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City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) transport consultations –
Consultations on nearby transport projects are open at present including the consultation on the North-South tram extension, which closes on November 17th. The consultation on the Dundee Street Fountainbridge Active Travel Project is open until 12th January 2026 with drop-in…
Our next public meeting will be held in person on Monday 17th November
Join us at our next meeting at the Merchiston Tennis and Bowling Club, Polwarth Terrace, Edinburgh EH11 1NA. The agenda will include discussion of local traffic concerns, especially the bridges on Harrison Road and traffic on the surrounding roads. Residents…
Remember to Have Your Say by 21st September on the options for the redesigned Polwarth Junction!
Merchiston and Districts Community Council believes design Option 1 best addresses the community's main concerns of pedestrian safety and community amenity, as highlighted in the 2023 Polwarth Roundabout Report.
Leaf Clearing – Volunteers welcome
This year once more many of our residents will be out clearing leaves that have fallen from our many beautiful trees in Merchiston. On pavements and roads damp leaves contribute to “slippy” falls and blocked drains so clearing them away…
Poppy Cabs: free taxi service to remembrance services for ex-servicemen and women
The association of Hackney Carriage Drivers within Edinburgh offer a Poppy Cabs service each year to help veterans and ex-servicemen and women the opportunity to travel to a remembrance service within the Edinburgh and Lothians area free of charge. They…