Polwarth Roundabout: The Numbers Are In
The latest data confirms that our busiest neighbourhood junction demands a serious rethink.
News
Inaugural meeting of the newly elected Merchiston Community Council is on April 15th
This will be held in person at the Polwarth Tennis and Bowling Clubhouse, Polwarth Terrace, EH11 1NA at 7pm. For the agenda click here
Polwarth junction redesign – February project updates
We have been out on the streets chatting with residents about plans to make the Polwarth Junction a safer and more pleasant place to shop, linger, walk and cycle. Your responses have been largely positive, ranging from “hallelujah!” to “We’ve been waiting for this for a long time.” Very few people think that the roundabout …
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A win for the Polwarth Pavement Project
Great news: change is coming to the Polwarth Roundabout! We are delighted to report that the City of Edinburgh Council is redesigning the Polwarth roundabout junction to improve safety, following a campaign by the Merchiston Community Council (MCC). This is great news for local residents! The Council is now undertaking design work on a new …
Tree Work and Conservation
Work on garden trees – pruning or felling – within the conservation area of Merchiston and Greenhill is regulated by the City of Edinburgh Council. This paper is a guide for residents on the rules and how they apply There is less protection for trees in the conservation area than you might think! Those …
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 appreciation for the new bench on the bank of the canal behind Polwarth Church. The new bench was unveiled in 2022 (see photo above), after MCC applied for and obtained a City of Edinburgh Council community grant to replace the …
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