03/26/2020 by Bruce Ryan

Scottish Water CSO improvement project works on the Water of Leith stop until further notice – statement from SW

(copied from a post on the Water of Leith Conservation Trust blog)

Posted: 25 Mar 2020 09:17 AM PDT

Statement from Scottish Water

We would like to update you on our response to the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. Scottish Water’s priority is the provision of water and waste water services to its customers across the country.

As the spread of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) develops, we’re continuing to work around the clock to keep customers supplied with water and treat the country’s waste water, while maintaining the health of our employees and our customers.

We continue to work closely with water sector partners and follow guidance from UK and Scottish Government as well as the NHS.

Following the latest advice our capital investment programme has temporarily halted to protect public health and limit potential further spread of the virus, in line with government guidance.

With immediate effect, all construction / project sites will close and will be reviewed to progress works which have a critical impact on core water supply or waste water management.

Water of Leith Environmental Improvements

Therefore all preparations for the start of work on the CSOs along the Water of Leith will stop immediately. Please help us inform the local community in the area by sharing this message where you can.

We understand that this is an anxious time for everyone and we are acutely aware of our role in the communities we serve. Please go to our website for the latest information and advice for customers around Covid-19 – https://www.scottishwater.co.uk/help-and-resources/coronavirus-alert

We’re working around the clock to keep Scotland’s water cycle flowing – and we’re asking everyone across Scotland to help play their part.

Please remember:

Only flush 3Ps – toilet paper, pee and poo. Un-flushable items like wet wipes, kitchen roll, cotton wool or tissues should be put in the bin, not down the toilet.
Wash your hands regularly and properly with soap and water – but don’t keep the tap running.
Top up from the tap to stay hydrated

03/26/2020 by Bruce Ryan

LHNCC March 2020 minutes

Notes of the Leith Harbour and Newhaven Community Council office-bearer meeting, held via Zoom on Tuesday 24 March 2020 at 7pm

Continue reading →

03/26/2020 by Bruce Ryan

LHNCC February 2020 minutes

Minutes of the Leith Harbour and Newhaven Community Council meeting, held at the Leith Community Education Centre on Tuesday 25 February 2020 at 7pm Continue reading →

03/25/2020 by Bruce Ryan

LHNCC submissions about the Baltic St/Constitution St development

LHNCC has submitted support of this development: Click here to see the full PDF in a new window.

03/25/2020 by Bruce Ryan

Edinburgh Council’s service-changes in response to the coronavirus situation

Clcik here to access Edinburgh Council’s service-changes in response to the coronavirus situation: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/12799/essential-service-changes-to-help-limit-coronavirus-impact-in-edinburgh

03/25/2020 by Bruce Ryan

Trams updates: bins; construction-work ceasing soon

(copied from emails from CEC and the trams team)

Bins

Just a quick update to let you know that the bin relocations necessary during the upcoming roadworks (and along the detour route) are going to schedule; we’ve already positioned the new, wheeled bins and will be removing the large, side-loading bins next week. Most of the new bins are next to the existing bins to make life easier for residents, as the old bins are removed we will reposition the new ones slightly to minimise obstruction wherever possible.

We’ve already started running the night shift route to get the crews used to the new route. If they identify any potential over/under-provision due to the increased collection frequency, we will adjust where necessary. A couple of the existing paper bins (blue lids) will be replaced with packaging bins (green lids) to improve recycling opportunities for residents.

We will continue to monitor the locations to see if any need to be adjusted.

Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or concerns.

Kind regards,

Peter Jones, Project Officer, Waste and Cleansing Services, The City of Edinburgh Council,
Seafield Depot, 1 Fillyside Road, Edinburgh, EH7 6RD
Tel: 07889 645979
Peter.Jones@edinburgh.gov.uk

Construction work ceasing soon (temporarily)

Formal instruction has been issued to Sacyr, Farrans Neopul (SFN) and Morrison Utility Services (MUS) to shut down the Trams to Newhaven construction site. This is in accordance with advice given by the Scottish Government over the last 48 hours.

The complexity of this project means that it will take a few days to action and there may be works that need to be completed in order to make the site safe and secure. Any further work that is undertaken will be done in accordance with Scottish Government guidelines around proximity working. Current traffic management arrangements will remain in place.

Work will continue off-site, again operating to strict social distancing guidelines, including design, planning and scheduling, as well as drawing up a remobilisation strategy for returning to the site once restrictions are lifted. We will also be closely liaising with MUS and SFN to look at ways of mitigating the impact of work stopping on the wider project.

The project contact centre will continue to be operational for any queries.

Chris Wilson
Trams to Newhaven

03/24/2020 by Bruce Ryan

Planning and Building Standards Service COVID -19 Update (24 March 2020)

(copied from a post on ‘planning Edinburgh’ blog)

In light of the ongoing situation regarding COVID-19, the Local Review Body scheduled to take place on Wednesday 25^th March has now been cancelled, and will be rescheduled for a later date as soon as practically possible.

If you have any queries regarding the Local Review Body, please email localreviewbody@edinburgh.gov.uk

We will continue to review our position and keep you up to date as our service adapts. More information on our working practices will follow.

03/24/2020 by Bruce Ryan

Heart of Newhaven newsflash

(adapted from an email from Heart of Newhaven)

Click here to see the full email in your browser: https://mailchi.mp/3a145d0e95a5/special-news-crucial-stage-passed-thanks-to-you-12296795?e=a2b78c5e8d

Heart of Newhaven’s application to save Victoria Primary School buildings for the community has been ‘validated’. This means the HoN have demonstrated such a high level of community support and need that it has legally qualified for Community Asset Transfer consideration.