Scotland's largest heritage mural: coming soon
The Colinton Tunnel mural project will fill the dark and scary 140 metre tunnel with bright, and stimulating art. See the design concept, view a working model of Colinton Station, meet the artist and add your own memories to the design. Where? Colinton Parish Church, Dell Rd, Edinburgh EH130JR. When? Tuesday 23rd April to Monday 29th April (see www.colintontunnel.org.uk for details and times).
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Tiphereth Planning application
19/01036/FUL | Application for Planning Permission (PP) for a new residential building, comprising of 11 flats and 2 houses Torphin Road, Edinburgh, with associated infrastructure, landscaping and engineering works. Link to application HERE
Survey of local road networks in Scotland
Community Models Ltd have been retained by the Improvement Service and SCOTS (the Society of Chief Officers of Transportation in Scotland) to undertake a study on the value of the local roads network in Scotland.
As part of this study, we are consulting with a wide range of stakeholders to gather primary evidence and insights into the importance of the local roads network to the communities it serves, both today and in the future.
I attach a web-link into a specific survey for consideration by community councils across Scotland. It seeks responses to a number of key questions relevant to the study by Wednesday 24 April 2019.
REVIEW OF COMMUNITY COUNCILS SCHEME- your chance to comment
In 2018/19 a public consultation was held on the need for changes in the Community Councils Scheme - the rules and regulations which govern the conduct, procedures and operation of Community Councils.
Based on responses to that consultation, the City of Edinburgh Council has now produced a report reviewing the Community Councils Scheme and suggesting various changes and additions (helpfully shown in red). These include updates on Community Planning; the inclusion of Scottish Youth Parliament representatives on Community Councils; an Engagement Officer with responsibility for youth and community involvement; changes to the Code of Conduct; and the introduction of a Complaints Procedure.
This draft Scheme forms part of a Consultation Pack which includes a covering letter, list of contents, recommendations and response form and is available on the Council’s online consultation hub https://consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/, in libraries and local area offices.
A drop-in session is to be held on 21 February 2019, 3 – 4 pm, Wester Hailes Library, 1 Westside Plaza.
The deadline for responses is 22nd April 2019.
Sustainable Camping – what is it?
With signs of spring and hopes of summer, experienced camper Peter Byrd’s Definitive Guide to Sustainable Camping https://professionalcamping.com/guides/sustainable-camping-definitive-guide) comes to us at a great time. Whether you are a daytime hill walker enjoying the Pentlands, an overnight camper or a serious wild country backpacker, Peter’s “Leave No Trace” camping principles and his “Ten Essentials of Sustainable Camping” are an invaluable guide for all of us who want to enjoy and preserve our wonderful countryside.