Author: Bruce Ryan

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Edinburgh Council report – City Centre Public Spaces Manifesto update

(adapted from an email from Katie Swann, Partnership Development Officer)

In November 2013 the Corporate Policy and Strategy Committee approved a Review of Events Governance. One of the recommendations was that a report would be submitted to Committee, setting out a revised application and approval process for event organisers and to provide clarity about the process for other stakeholders. This process is already defined for the city’s green spaces in the Parks and Greenspaces Events Manifesto.
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City of Edinburgh proposed 20mph speed limit

(adapted from a post on Leith Links CC’s website)
In accordance with the terms of the Local Authorities’ Traffic Orders (Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 1999, I write to inform you that the City of Edinburgh Council proposes to advertise the Traffic Regulation Order which will create zones in Edinburgh within which vehicle speeds will be limited to 20 mph at all times. Further information on the 20 mph speed limits, including a map of the 20 mph network, is available on the Council’s websites at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/20mph and www.edinburgh.gov.uk/trafficorders or at www.tellmescotland.gov.uk. If you do not have internet access you can view this information online at your local library or Neighbourhood Office.

Should you wish to submit an objection to the proposal, please do so by 26 June 2015, quoting notice reference number TRO/15/17.

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Welcome to the Edinburgh Mela

(adapted from a post on Leith Links CC’s website)

Scotland’s biggest and best celebration of world music and dance

Welcome to the Edinburgh Mela! For over twenty years we’ve been bringing outstanding world music and gorgeous international dance to Scotland’s capital city, in a joyous carnival of colour, rhythm, community celebration…and delicious food. In 2015, the Mela will run from Saturday 29 – Sunday 30 August. Planning is already underway – keep up to date with us online, for all the latest info!

www.edinburgh-mela.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/theedinburghmela https://twitter.com/EdinburghMela

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SESplain Main Issues Report – have your say

(adapted from an email from SESplan)

SESplan, the Strategic Development Planning Authority for Edinburgh and South East Scotland, has been preparing a Main Issues Report as a forerunner to our next Strategic Development Plan.  The Main Issues Report sets out issues and options on how to plan for future growth in the region.  It is a consultation document and is the primary opportunity for everyone to influence the next Plan.   Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Fit for Walking Event 1st June

(adapted from an email from Edinburgh Council)

You are warmly invited to the launch event of the Living Street Edinburgh supporters group who plan to work with the Cockburn Association on joint campaigns to improve the public realm.

The Edinburgh – fit for walking? event will take place on Monday 1st of June 2015 at the Friends Meeting House, Victoria Street, Edinburgh. Doors open 17·45.

More info here: http://livingstreets.org.uk/edinburgh-fit-for-walking
Or contact David Spaven
Tel: 0131 447 7764
Email: david@deltix.co.uk

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Go Connect scheme

(adapted from an email from Erika Sella of the University of Edinburgh)

My department, the International Office, has been running the Go Connect scheme for a number of years. The scheme matches international students with Edinburgh families and community members to help them settle into University life, learn more about Scotland and enhance their experience of studying abroad. It is also a highly rewarding an enriching opportunity for local members of the community to learn more about different cultures and ways of life.

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final meeting of the quarterly George Street Stakeholder Group

(adapted from an email from Iain MacPhail | City Centre Programme Manager)
 
Dear all,
Please consider this email to be an invitation to the final meeting of the quarterly George Street Stakeholder Group.
When: 15 June 2015 10:00-12:00 (UTC) Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London.
Where: Assembly Rooms, Drawing Room
 
All are welcome, including members of the public, and anyone with an interest in the future of George Street. Please do forward this invitation on to anyone you feel may wish to contribute.

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