Residents of Blackhall will have already noticed that, as part of the Inverleith Neighbourhood Environmental programme, there are new parking bays at the Blackhall Dip. These parking bays are free to use and it is hoped they will prove convenient for shoppers and also that they will help the local businesses to thrive.
Whizz-Kids Blue Badge Scheme
I recently met up with members of the children’s disability charity Whizz-Kidz. This is a national organisation which aims to give disabled children and young people with increased independence by providing them with the right mobility equipment, essential training, work placements and the chance to join the UK-wide ‘Ambassador Network’, which provides opportunities for members to have their voices heard and to [...]
Number 13 Bus Thriving
The number 13 bus service that runs from Craigleith-Blackhall to Lochend has been short-listed for the Best Bus Service prize at the Scottish Transport Awards. Councillor Tim McKay commented “There was always strong community support for this service, but in persuading my colleagues to agree to the relatively large subsidy (£180,402 this financial year) I was nervous that the numbers [...]
Flooding in Craigleith
After the heavy rains in the first part of October, there was some flooding in Belford Gardens in Craigleith. Despite regular cleaning, the gullies in this area often flood and the council has recorded them as ‘sensitive’ gullies so that they are cleaned twice a year rather than the normal once. At the last clean and inspection on 13th October one of the three drains was found to [...]
Surgery Times
Just a reminder that if you’ve got any comments or concerns, I’m happy to hear from you through this website, or you can come along to one of my surgeries. Stockbridge Library 2nd Monday (during school term) 6.00 p.m. Blackhall Library 4th Monday (during school term) 6.00 p.m.
Easter Drylaw Park May Become Jubilee Park
In 2012 Queen Elizabeth will celebrate 60 years on the throne. In recognition of this very significant anniversary Fields in Trust have requested the Council’s assistance in commemorating the anniversary by dedicating public open spaces. Fields In Trust (FIT) has a Royal Charter that requires it to protect and preserve parks and recreational space. They are currently the Guardian Trustee of 85 King George V Memorial Parks, held in perpetuity for the people [...]
Bus Services To The Western General
The current building work at the Western General Hospital has meant that Porterfield Road may well be opened up for buses again. This opportunity has arisen from the demolition of the Paderewski building (the former children’s home) in preparation for the new Royal Victoria building, which is due for completion in 2012. Various changes are being made to the positioning of the bus stops in Crewe Road South, in order to improve access. I have [...]
Ferry Road Gasworks
As most residents are aware, Scotia Gas Networks have been having problems with leaks from their gas main in Ferry Road near the junction with Inverleith Row. They managed to do a relatively fast repair job over the last weekend of October, which helped keep down disruption and meant that the full-time traffic lights were back on [...]
