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Next LHNCC meeting

The next LHNCC meeting will be on Tuesday 27 October 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.

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People’s Emergency Briefing – Leith screening

🚨What’s happening with climate and nature, and what does it mean for everyday life in the UK?

Leith Harbour and Newhaven Community Council (LHNCC) is hosting a screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing on Monday 28 September at 7pm at St James Episcopal Church.

The Briefing is an eye-opening 50-minute film bringing together nine leading UK scientists and experts with the latest evidence and why it matters for things like:

🌧️ Extreme weather
🍞 Food security
🏥 Health
💷 Cost of living

The film is based on the National Emergency Briefing in Westminster (featured by ITV, Channel 4 and The Times) with appearances from Chris Packham, Deborah Meaden, and a range of voices from across the UK.

After the film there will be an open discussion about what it means for the Leith community and what we can do locally.

We will be inviting local Leith Councillors as well as MSPs to come and join us for this event.

Seats are free but limited so please book in advance. Tea, coffee and sweets will also be provided.

Bring a friend, neighbour or family member – everyone is welcome.

Tickets can be booked for free here: https://app.tickettailor.com/events/leithharbourandnewhavencommunitycouncil/2409360

If after booking you are unable to attend, we would be very grateful if you could let us know so that we can re-allocate your ticket to someone else.

Learn more at www.nebriefing.org

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LHNCC Agenda – 22 September 2026

1.     Introductions, apologies

2.     Declaration of interests

3.     Minutes of 25 Aug. meeting

4.     Matters arising (local resident/business/organisation issues)

a)     ECCAN Guest – Mark Dowey (Edinburgh Communities Climate Action Network)

5.     Police update

6.     Leith Local Place Plan Update (Jo/Morgane)

a)     LHNCC & 2040 CityPlan popup

b)     Leith Town of Culture Guests (Susie Gray & Jenny Mungall)

7.     Standing items and updates:

a)     Planning and licensing

–        Planning Report (Ian)

–        Short-term lets Update

b)     Transport

–        Leith Connections (Geo)

–        Edinburgh Bus Users Group (EBUG)

–        Trams (and CCTT – Community Councils Together on Trams)

–        Roadways & Potholes (New –  Murray / Geo)

c)     Environment

–        Water of Leith Basins (Don, all)

–        Forth Big Clean-Up 2026 – Report

–        ECCAN & People’s Emergency Broadcast

d)     Heritage

e)     Community

–        Leith Chooses (Jason)

–        LHNCC – Youth Engagement Bid (Morgane)

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

9.     Treasurer update

10.  AOB

11.  Date of next meeting – Tuesday 27 October 2026. (Custom House)

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Leith Local Place Plan – Pop-up event!

You are invited to our upcoming Leith Local Place Plan Pop-up event, this Saturday 19th September from 11:00–15:00 at the old Poundland shop in the Newkirkgate centre.

This event will be to celebrate the recent submission (and acceptance!) of the Leith Local Place Plan, along with members of the community and community organisations in Leith. It has truly been an incredible endeavour spearheaded by environmental consultants EALA, drawing together the three Leith community councils, community organisations, businesses, and local residents. We will also be using this event to bring together views on Edinburgh’s City Plan 2040 and how the Place Plan will contribute.

We welcome all community members to come and celebrate this endeavour with us and we hope to see you there!

More information and a link to the Place Plan can be found on our website at: https://lhncc.org.uk/leith-local-place-plan or you can find it on the CEC website.

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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)

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LHNCC October 2024 minutes

Minutes of the Leith Harbour and Newhaven Community Council ordinary meeting, at the Custom House, on Tuesday 22 October 2024 at 6:30pm

Actions and decisions are red italic. Nem con means that no-one spoke or voted against an item. Continue reading →

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LHNCC agenda: 26 November 2024

Date and time: 18:30 to 20:30, Tuesday 26 November 2024
Venue: Custom House, 65-67 Commercial St, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6LH*

PLEASE ENTER VIA THE SIDE DOOR ON THE QUAYSIDE

  1. Introductions, apologies
  2. Declaration of interests
  3. Minutes of October 24 meeting
    draft minutes available at https://lhncc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024_10_22-draft-v2.pdf
  4. Matters arising
  5. Residents’ issues
    • TBC
  6. Police update (and responses to relevant issues raised in 5.)
  7. Standing items and updates
    • Planning and licensing
      1. Western Harbour 24/05114/FUL – proposed residential development of 104 apartments
      2. Bangor Road PAN
      3. BT Hubs
    • Transport
      1. Leith Connections (Henderson St, Hawthornvale to Seafield)
      2. Trams
      3. Buses
    • Environment and greenspace
      1. Water of Leith Basins
      2. Landscape/greenspace reinstatement – tram corridor
    • Heritage
      1. TBC
    • Community
      1. Leith Chooses
  8. Councillors’, MSPs’ and MP’s responses and updates
  9. Treasurer’s report
  10. Key diary dates ahead of next meeting
  11. AOB
  12. Date of next meeting
    Tuesday 28 January 2025 (Custom House)

*Meeting is planned for in-person attendance only. Please advise the Secretary If you wish to dial in.

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LHNCC September 2024 minutes

Minutes of the Leith Harbour and Newhaven Community Council ordinary meeting, at the Custom House, on Tuesday 24 September 2024 at 6:30pm

Actions and decisions are red italics. Nem con means that no-one spoke or voted against an item.

Continue reading →

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LHNCC agenda: 22 October 2024

Date and time: 18:30 to 20:30, Tuesday 22 October 2024
Venue: in-person only at Custom House, 65-67 Commercial St, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6LH

PLEASE ENTER VIA THE SIDE DOOR ON THE QUAYSIDE

  1. Introductions and apologies
  2. Presentation by Dr Sam Gallacher, Director Scottish Heritage Buildings Trust

    Custom House, A town square for the twenty-first century

    Custom House is one of Leith’s most distinctive Georgian buildings. Sam will outline the proposals for the regeneration that will include a landmark hybrid-use space incorporating Scotland’s first fully digital museum.
  3. Declarations of interest(s) (LHNCC only)
  4. Minutes of the meeting online on Tuesday 24 September 2024
    draft minutes
  5. Matters arising from last meeting
    Please see summary at start of September draft minutes
  6. Residents Issues: Newhaven Main Street
  7. Police Report (as circulated)
  8. Treasurer’s Report
  9. Councillor/MSP/MP responses from last meeting and reports
  10. Standing Items and updates
    • Planning
    • Licensing
      • Review of short term lets
    • Transport
      • EBUG and CCTT update
    • Environment
      • Water of Leith Basins update
    • Heritage
    • Community
      • Edinburgh Partnership Board, Transformation and Improvement Programme (TIP)
      • £eith Chooses
    • Key diary dates ahead of next meeting
      • Sunday 10 November, Remembrance Service, Leith Community Treatment Centre
      • Sunday 17 November, Remembrance Service for Seamen, Memorial at Malmaison
  11. Any other business
  12. Date of next meeting
    Tuesday 26 November 2024 at Custom House