Please note that all views expressed in this newsletter are the views of the Scottish Greens and Melanie Main – Merchiston Community Council is not a party affiliated organisation. This is for resident information purposes only and MCC should not be held accountable for the views expressed in this bulletin. On Monday 27th July, the …
“Alongside a substantial city-wide effort, we’ve been astounded by the goodwill and generosity of the people of Edinburgh to offer help and support in responding to the impact of covid-19 on our most vulnerable.We’ll get through it together, and I know we’ll emerge stronger. Thank you all for the part you are playing.” – Cllr. …
COVID-19 related support contacts from The City of Edinburgh Council Read More »
A City of Edinburgh Council consultation is asking for views on the licensing of theatres in Edinburgh. The Theatres Act 1968 will no longer be in force from January 2021 and the City of Edinburgh Council is considering whether to include theatres within its Public Entertainment Resolution. Should theatres not be included, premises would no longer be …
City of Edinburgh Council consultation on Theatre Licensing (closes 18 July 2019) Read More »
On behalf of the City of Edinburgh Council, WSP UK are holding a public event in relation to plans to submit a detailed planning application for the construction of a new cycle route linking the Roseburn Path to the Union Canal in Edinburgh. The event will be held on Wednesday 19th June 2019 from 2:00pm …
Consultation on new cycle route between Roseburn Path and the Union Canal Read More »
A proposal has been put forward, and planning permission obtained, for a new hut on Bruntsfield Links to be used for hiring out golf clubs and balls and also blankets and deckchairs for sitting on the grass in the surrounding area. The hut would look practically identical to the present golfing hut, which is used …
Bruntsfield Links – proposal for new hire hut near the Golf Tavern Read More »
The following consultation document seeking input from groups and organisations has been circulated to Merchiston Community Council on behalf of Councillor Donald Wilson, Convener of Culture and Communities. Tourism in Edinburgh contributes in excess of £2.6 billion per year to the city economy and supports around 40,000 jobs. Edinburgh is the UK’s premier tourist destination …
Short Life Working Group on Tourism and Communities Read More »