Leith Central Community Council speaks up for Hillside, Pilrig, Lorne, Easter Rd. & Bonnington. Meets on 3rd Monday of the month. All welcome.leithcentralcc.co.uk Leith, ScotlandJoined December 2011
Short-term lets in Leith
Leith Central CC is finalising our policy on short-term lets 🏘️. Join the discussion at our next meeting: Mon 15 Sept, 7pm, McDonald Rd Library. All welcome. #LeithCentral#STL
A late-hours licence application has been lodged for Pepe’s Piri Piri, 38–39 Elm Row. Hours requested: Sun–Thurs: 11pm–1am Fri–Sat: 11pm–2am Deadline for representations: 24 September Write directly to Licensing Service, or respond here and we’ll gather views together.
📣 Leith Central CC meets tonight, 7pm at Nelson Hall, McDonald Rd Library.
Agenda highlights: policing, planning (incl. PBSA Murano Place & short-term lets), transport, parks 🌳 + open forum for residents.
📂 Papers: bit.ly/LCCCpapers
We’re back from summer recess and ready to get stuck in!
Next LCCC meeting:
📅 Mon 18 Aug, 7pm
📍 Nelson Hall, McDonald Rd Library
Agenda includes: policing, planning, transport, parks & more.
Open forum for residents & businesses.
Papers: bit.ly/LCCCpapers
We're working with other local CCs to help shape the Leith Local Place Plan – a blueprint for future development in our area.
📍 Drop by the Leith Walk Police Box (Croall Pl)
🗓️ Sat 12 July, 10am–2pm
🗣️ Share your views
📝 Fill in a short survey
Form: form.jotform.com/251403157148048
📣 Leith Central Community Council Meeting
📍 Nelson Hall, McDonald Road Library
📅 Mon 17 March, 7pm
Have your say & help shape your community
📄 Meeting papers: bit.ly/LCCCpapers
The application for an extension to the student flats at 8 Middlefield (Leith Walk) has been refused by Edinburgh Council. We objected to this extension and fully support the decision. For further information visit the planning portal and search 24/02439/FUL
Today we heard that over half the Community Councils in Edinburgh may not have enough members to be able to form when nominations close in TWO DAYS.
We need a strong and healthy Community Council in Leith Central - could you be part of it? Form is here> edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/file…
Our area is one of the most diverse in Scotland. We need a Community Council that is truly representative - and that means members from a wide range of ages and backgrounds. Don't count yourself out, each and every resident is eligible to join. Nominations close in THREE days.
Have a direct impact on our community, gain local knowledge and build connections, a leadership role with consultation rights, an opportunity to engage in civic activity - what are you waiting for?! Get nominated for Community Council in the next FOUR DAYS edinburgh.gov.uk/community-plan…
Most of us like a good old moan - bins hubs, student flats, late buses, pavement parking... some decide to make things better. Here's an opportunity, nominations to join the Community Council are open for FIVE days. Don't miss your chance to do your bit.
edinburgh.gov.uk/community-plan…
Live here? Want to contribute to making a better, safer, fairer Central Leith? Please consider joining your Community Council, nominations close in SIX days. edinburgh.gov.uk/community-plan…
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