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LHNCC agenda: August 2023

Venue:

  • in-person at Custom House, 65-67 Commercial St, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6LH
  • or via Teams, although in-persona attendance is preferred.

Date and time: 18:30 to 20:30, Tuesday 22 August 2023

  1. Introductions, apologies
  2. Declaration of interests
  3. Minutes of June 2023 meeting (and AGM)
  4. Matters arising
  5. Residents’ issues
  6. Police update/response to issues raised
  7. Standing items and updates:
    • Planning
      • Dalton’s Scrap (Salamander Street)
      • Seafield
    • Licensing
    • Transport
      • Trams
      • Buses
    • Environment
      • FoWLB meeting
    • Heritage
      • Cobbles/sets on the Shore
    • Community
      • £eith Chooses
      • North East Locality Community Planning Partnership
  8. Community Councils Scheme Review (and EACC survey)
  9. Councillor/MSP/MP responses and updates
  10. Key diary dates ahead of next meeting
  11. AOB
  12. Date of next meeting – Tuesday 26 September 2023
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Leith Outer Berth – Status Update

The following is from Forth Ports. LHNCC does not at this point speak for or against Forth Ports’ and Grahams’ work on this matter.

As the construction of Forth Port’s offshore wind renewables hub at Leith progresses I thought it would be helpful to provide an overview of the status of the project and how we are working with the local community during the construction phase.  

The works got underway at the start of the year, under the management of the main contractor, GRAHAM, who we have previously worked with to deliver our offshore wind facility in Dundee, which is currently handling the load out of the Neart Na Gaoithe (NnG) offshore wind farm.  The construction of the outer berth (which is required to accommodate the wind installation vessels that are used to transport the components) has been progressing in a meaningful way since May.  This requires the driving of piles to support the structure and this activity does generate noise.  As you would expect as an experienced contractor, GRAHAM are ensuring this is undertaken in accordance with Edinburgh City Council requirements and GRAHAM have regular dialogue with the Council’s Environmental Health Officer, whilst also liaising with the local community.

GRAHAM have received a handful of complaints from local residents, which have been dealt with directly and in response they have deployed further noise attenuation measures and further considered the timing of the piling activity.  There is also a website (https://www.graham.co.uk/port-of-leith-outer-berth) that provides weekly updates on site activity.

If you have any questions regarding the project please do let me know using this email address: Angelique.VanVreden@forthports.co.uk

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LHNCC May 2023 minutes

Minutes of the Leith Harbour and Newhaven Community Council ordinary meeting, on Tuesday 23 May 2023 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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Thank you Jennifer Marlborough!

LHNCC wishes to express its thanks and gratitude to Jennifer Marlborough, who stepped down in retirement from the CC at last night’s AGM, for all her hard work and dedication to making Leith and Newhaven better places to live.

Jennifer has acted as Secretary and Planning convenor for 8 years, roles which have required a great deal of effort and skill, and all in a voluntary capacity. She will be sadly missed on the Council but we know that she will still be supporting causes close to her heart, particularly on heritage matters.

Here is Jennifer with her bouquet of flowers and enjoying a well-earned pint of local ale in Teuchters!

Good luck Jennifer and keep in touch!

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LHNCC agenda: June 2023

Venue (in-person only – no online access): Custom House, 65-67 Commercial St, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6LH

Date and time: 18:30 to 20:30, Tuesday 27 June 2023

Ordinary meeting agenda (18:30 to 20:00)

  1. Introductions, apologies
  2. Declaration of interests
  3. Minutes of May 2023 meeting
  4. Matters arising
  5. Police report
  6. Councillor/MSP/MP reports
  7. Chair, Secretary and Treasurer reports
  8. Residents’ queries and issues
  9. Planning
  10. Licensing
  11. Transport
  12. Environment
  13. Community, including report on Seafield
  14. AOB
  15. Date of next meeting — Tuesday 22 August 2023

AGM agenda (20:00 to 20:30)

  1. Welcome, introductions and apologies
  2. Approval of the minutes of the 2022 AGM
  3. Annual Report, Chairman: brief review of year
  4. Secretary’s brief review of the year
  5. Treasurer’s report: accounts for year 22/23 (to be ratified)
  6. Demit of current office bearers and election of office bearers
    • Treasurer: Nomination/s (Proposer/Seconder), vote if required
    • Secretary: Nomination/s (Proposer/Seconder), vote if required
    • Vice Chair: Nomination/s (Proposer/Seconder), vote if required
    • Chair: Nomination/s (Proposer/Seconder), vote if required
  7. Date of next AGM: 25 June 2024
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Community Councils Together on Trams/Trams Team meeting, 11 May 2023

Minutes of the Community Councils Together on Trams/Trams Team meeting on Thursday 11 May 2023 at 5:15pm, at Trams project compound (165 Leith Walk)

Actions and decisions are red italic. ‘TT’ means ‘Trams Team’. Names are mostly abbreviated to initials. Continue reading →

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LHNCC April 2023 minutes

Minutes of the Leith Harbour and Newhaven Community Council ordinary meeting, on Tuesday 25 April 2023 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: May 2023

  Tuesday 23 May 2023, 18:30pm – 20:30pm via Microsoft Teams 

  1. Introductions, apologies 
  2. Declaration of interests
  3. Minutes April 2023 meeting
  4. Matters arising 
  5. Police Report tbc 
  6. Councillor/MSP/MP reports
  7. Chair, Secretary and Treasurer reports
  8. Standing reports
    1. Planning
      1. Dockside, Ocean Drive
    2.  Licensing
    3. Transport
      1. Community Councils Together on Trams (CCTT)
      2. Edinburgh Bus User’s Group
      3. Leith Connections
      4. Lothian Buses – Network changes – Sunday 28 May 2023
    4. Environment
      1. FOWLB (DG)
      2. SOSLeith – Update on Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs)
      3. Thriving Green Spaces, Parks (6) in Leith, Workshop
    5. Heritage
      1. Victoria Bridge and Rennie’s Isle Bridge
    6. Community
  9. Resident issues
  10. Edinburgh Association of Community Councils (EACC)
  11. AOCB
  12. Date of next meeting – AGM & Ordinary 27 June 2023

Forthcoming events

Quintinshill Memorial Service – 10.30am Saturday 20 May2023. Rosebank Cemetery, Pilrig Street

Newhaven Gala Day – Saturday 27 May2023, Queen arrives Newhaven Harbour 11.00am and parade to Heart of Newhaven for Crowning

Leith Festival Gala Day – Saturday 10 June 2023, Leith Links 

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Community Councils Together on Trams/Trams Team meeting, 13 April 2022

Minutes of the Community Councils Together on Trams/Trams Team meeting on Thursday 13 April 2023 at 5:15pm, at Trams project compound (165 Leith Walk)

Actions and decisions are red italic. ‘TT’ means ‘Trams Team’. Names are mostly abbreviated to initials. Continue reading →

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LHNCC March 2023 minutes

Minutes of the Leith Harbour and Newhaven Community Council ordinary meeting, on Tuesday 28 March 2023 at 6:30pm

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