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Spaces for People — Local Audit by Living Streets Edinburgh

Leave a Comment / News / By MCC Web Admin

In late October, volunteers for Living Streets Edinburgh carried out an audit on the Spaces for People scheme. The audit covered the corridor from Tollcross to Morningside Station and the full report is available as Audit of ‘Spaces for People’ provision: A702 Tollcross to Morningside Station (PDF). The report contains many detailed suggestions on potential improvements …

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Information from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service on bonfires

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The below information is from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Update news letter from Cllr Neil Ross

Leave a Comment / Cllr Newsletters / By MCC Web Admin

Please note that all views expressed in this newsletter are the views of the Scottish Liberal Democrats and Neil Ross – 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. Cllr. Ross can be contacted …

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The legalities of drone flying in Scotland.

Leave a Comment / News / By MCC Web Admin

Following an enquiry to the Neighbourhood Watch Scotland office with regards the use of drones over residential areas a number of information links that may be useful have been gathered together. The situation that was reported is that a drone was being flown at a low level over residential gardens in the Stirling area. There …

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View of Union Canal towpath with pedestrians and dogs

Overcrowding on the Union Canal towpath

13 Comments / Community / By Peter Brett

Peter Brett, a member of the public, presented his views on the Union Canal towpath at the Merchiston Community Council meeting of 18 June 2019. He has kindly provided a written version of his verbal contribution, as shown below. The opinions expressed in the post do not represent Merchiston Community Council policy, but we are …

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Take part in the ‘Policing 2026’ public consultation by Monday 8 May 2017

Archive / By MCC Secretary

What is it all about? The Policing 2026 strategy outlines how Police Scotland aim to address new and changing policing demands and work more effectively with partners and the public to deliver better outcomes for individuals and communities. Police Scotland want people, communities and our workforce to have their voices heard and is encouraging as …

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