From 2.00 pm, 2nd October 2022, Edinburgh residents will get a chance to come together in a People’s Assembly: a tried-and-tested form of direct participatory democracy, designed to empower ordinary people, encourage dialogue and draw conclusions informed by all voices. The subject of the People’s Assembly will be: How do we respond to the crisis …
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The photograph, with a youngster from P1 looking on admiringly, is of the Watson’s team with teacher Louise McVey on completion of their input to the Merchiston Community Council leaf clearing project. GWC pupils had a great input into the success of this leaf clearing initiative. They collected 75 large black bags for composting …
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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 a local advertising campaign using posters, leaflets and social media. City of Edinburgh Council …
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 and gutters. Some of us may slip on those soggy leaves. And possibly worse, the …
With city gyms still closed, more people are making use of our wonderful city parks for exercise and recreation than used to be the case. The warmer weather helps too, as does the gradual relaxation of lockdown rules determining how many people are allowed to meet up and where — currently up to four individuals from …
Read here for news on Caledonian Railway Path, a new canalside development and a community garden in Hutchison, from local councillor for Fountainbridge and Craiglockhart, Gavin Corbett. Merchiston Community Council is an impartial organisation and publishes information provided by any of our local elected representatives regardless of party allegiance, with the exception of explicit canvassing material. …