Volunteers wanted
MDCC is a member of FoMBL (Friends of the Meadows and Bruntsfield Links), an organisation that aims to maintain and improve these essential green spaces in and near our area. There is a call out for volunteers on Saturday 30th…
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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…
Reporting Litter Problems in Harrison Park
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…
e-Bulletin from Gavin Corbett
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…
FoMBL is looking for a new secretary
Merchiston Community Council is represented on the organising committees of several local community organisations, including The Friends of the Meadows & Bruntsfield Links (FoMBL). FoMBL is currently seeking to appoint a volunteer Secretary, a position which will be ideal for…
Next FOMBL Volunteer Session — 28 November 2020
28th November is the 333rd day in the year, and we are running our 11th Saturday volunteer session. If you would like to help out for a couple of hours of park maintenance, please meet Alison at 10am on 28 November at…