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LHNCC Agenda – 25 August 2026

  1. Introductions, apologies
  2. Declaration of interests
  3. Minutes of 23 June meeting
  4. Matters arising (local resident/business/organisation issues)
  5. Police update
  6. Leith Local Place Plan Update (Jo/Morgane)
  7. Standing items and updates:

    a) Planning and licensing
    – Planning Report (Ian)
    – Rennie’s Isle – proposed hotel development
    – Western Harbour PAN
    – Barge 1502 The Shore
    – Short-term lets

    b) Transport
    – Leith Connections (Geo) – Cycleway along Commerical St
    – Edinburgh Bus Users Group (EBUG)
    – Trams (and CCTT – Community Councils Together on Trams)

    c) Environment
    – Water of Leith Basins (Don, all)
    – Salamander Street AQAP
    – Forth Big Clean up 2026 – 29 August
    – Thriving Green Spaces

    d) Heritage

    e) Community
    – Leith Chooses (Jason)
  8. Councillor (Chas Booth, Katrina Faccenda, Adam McVey) & MSP (Ben Macpherson) updates
  9. Forth ports meetings
  10. Treasurer update
  11. AOB
  12. Date of next meeting – Tuesday 22 September 2026. (Custom House)
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Standing together against hatred

Leith Harbour and Newhaven Community Council (LHNCC) condemns the violent attack on 19 June on Edinburgh’s and Leith’s Muslim community.

LHNCC stands with members of our community who have been impacted by these recent events and we will continue to stand against all forms of violence, racism and hatred. Our Muslim communities in particular will be feeling impacted by these events and our hearts are with them, and with everyone who has been made to feel less safe. We commend the emergency services for their swift action and we stand with our members of all faiths and no faith during this time.

Islamophobia has no place in our community. Tackling racism, hate and the spread of divisive rhetoric and disinformation requires a collective effort from public bodies, community organisations, online platforms and all of us as individuals. Leith is a vibrant community, made stronger by its rich diversity of cultures and communities, and we remain committed to promoting a place where everyone feels safe, welcome and respected.

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LHNCC Agenda – 26 May 2026

1. Introductions, apologies

2. Declaration of interests

3. Minutes of 28 April meeting

4. Matters arising (local resident/business/organisation issues)
a) Anti-social behaviour/environmental pollution from ‘Roadies’ (and offices above)
b) Motorbike/eBike/eScooter – antisocial behaviour/harrassment

5. Police update

6. Finalisation of Leith Local Place Plan and next steps

7. Standing items and updates:

a) Planning and licensing

– Bath Road/South Edinburgh Dock consultation/site visit (24/01341/PPP)
– Bath Road new build and extension to public house (26/01831/FUL)
– Short-term letting (offices –> apartments for STLs), including: Queen Charlotte St (26/01818/FULSTL) and Commercial St (26/01847/FULSTL)

b) Transport
– Leith Connections
– Edinburgh Bus Users Group (EBUG)
– Trams (and CCTT – Community Councils Together on Trams)

c) Environment
– Water of Leith Basins
– Western Harbour Ponds – next steps

d) Heritage

e) Community
– Christmas tree and decorations (2026)

8. Councillor (Chas Booth, Katrina Faccenda, Adam McVey) & MSP (Ben Macpherson) updates

9. Update on LHNCC engagement (inc. funding bids and community grants)

10. LHNCC Annual General Meeting (June 2026)

11. AOB

12. Date of next meeting – Tuesday 23 June 2026 (Custom House)

Next LHNCC meeting

The next LHNCC meeting will be on Tuesday 22 September 2026, between 18:30 and 20:30. 

  • This is an in-person public meeting at Custom House, Leith (enter by side/dockside door).
  • An agenda will be circulated in due course, both by email and via a post on this website.

LHNCC meetings are always scheduled for the 4th Tuesday of every month (with the exceptions of July and December), between 18:30 and 20:30. Meeting venue will be confirmed here.