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Roseburn to Leith Walk cycle link: deadline extended

(adapted form an email from Edinburgh Council)

Following initial consultation regarding the Roseburn to Leith cycle link and street improvements it has been agreed that there should be an extension on the period for reply.

The period for responding has been extended until 1 February 2016.

Thank you to those that have already responded. Further comments can continue to be submitted by email to cyclingprojects.consultation@edinburgh.gov.uk  or via the online survey at the website www.edinburgh.gov.uk/roseburntoleith

Allan Hutcheon I Professional Officer I Projects Development I Transport I Services for Communities I City of Edinburgh Council I Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BG I 0131 469 3672 I allan.hutcheon@edinburgh.gov.uk

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Trams Latest

According to today’s Scotsman, plans  to extend the tram line down Leith Walk have suffered a setback.

The  city council is apparently due to vote next week on plans for a £144 million Extension of the the route to Newhaven.   However, the SNP has voiced doubts about the financial case for the extension at a time when the council is under budget pressures and are said to be ready to vote against the proposal.

Read more: http://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/leith-walk-tram-line-extension-blocked-by-the-snp-1-3943716#ixzz3r5rpQ2k3

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Review of the Scottish Planning System – your chance to speak

Background Information
The Scottish Government’s Programme for Government 2015-2016 announced that it would ‘… review the operation of the planning system in Scotland, identifying the scope for further reform with a focus on delivering a quicker, more accessible and efficient planning process, in particular increasing delivery of high quality housing developments.’

Planning Aid for Scotland would like to hear your views about the Scottish Government Review of the Scottish Planning System. PAS is holding a series of 3 events for volunteers, Community Councils and other community groups, members of the public and Development Trusts at which it would like to hear your views about how the Scottish planning system should be reformed. Continue reading →

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SESplan Main Issues Report – Comments Published Online

(adapted from an email from SESplan)

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All comments submitted to the SESplan Main Issues Report consultation can now be viewed on the SESplan Consultation Portal: sesplan.objective.co.uk/portal/mir/mir

To read comments select either the blue ‘Read document and view comments’ button or use the ‘All comments’ tab which will allow you to sort comments by date or keyword.  Where any additional information has been supplied to accompany a submission this can be viewed on the SESplan website.

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Edinburgh’s budget challenge: stakeholder engagement

(Adapted from an email from Edinburgh Council)

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Edinburgh Council has launched its budget engagement for 2016-20 and is inviting all partners and citizens to take part. It is asking you to participate in this engagement through completing the feedback channels in the e-flier below and/or attending meetings which you might be invited to.

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Invitation to Cities Convention – 13 November 2015

(abated from an email from the Scottish Government)

An invitation from Keith Brown MSP, Cabinet Secretary Infrastructure, Investment and Cities to attend the Cities Convention on 13 November 2015 at the Royal George Hotel, Perth. 

Read the full invitation here: Invitation to Cities Convention 13 November

If you would like to attend this event please register at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scottish-government-cities-convention-tickets-18608376154

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SESplan Main Issues Report consultation closing soon!

If you wish to comment on this major piece of planning, affecting all of south-east Scotland for the next 20 years, you only have days to do so. SESplan would like to remind everyone to submit their responses on the Main Issues Report no later than 5pm on Wednesday 30 September.

They encourage everyone interested in the future of the region to submit their views on the issues. Comments on the Main Issues Report will be used to inform the next Strategic Development Plan and future planning documents over the next twenty years.

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