Category: Environment
Dundas play park upgrade
After four years of canvassing for an upgrade to the Dundas Play Park behind the Hub, we are pleased to learn from senior managers of CEC at a meeting last night that the additional required funding has been secured and that the upgrade work is out to tender.Work is expected to start in the spring.
Forth Bridge Experience
The previously approved plans for the Forth Bridge Walk Experience Reception Centre have had to be revised by Network Rail due to cost. The new design also addresses some of the concerns expressed by residents and the community council. Online consultations prior to planning submission will be held with 15 minute booking slots. Additional slots […]
Almond – Community Grants Funding (CGF) available!
You will be aware that each Neighbourhood Network has a small funding scheme (CGF) that is available for local community groups. We have funds available right now for projects in Almond NN area (up to £5000, though smaller applications welcomed). Any group with a constitution and a bank account may be eligible. (If your group is […]
Builyeon Rd planning applications
The planning applications for the Builyeon Rd site are all currently live on CEC’s website (planning portal). One for the housing development, one for the commercial site and one for the Residential Care Home.All information and links to the Edinburgh planning portal for each of the 3 applications can be found on Cala’s dedicated website. […]
CALA Builyeon Rd Planning applications submission
CALA have lodged the Builyeon Rd Masterplan (AMC application) with City of Edinburgh Council today, Friday 23 July 2021.Two separate PPP applications have also been lodged with respect to the commercial/retail site and care home proposals. It will take a few days for CEC to validate the applications and enter them on to the planning […]
Fireworks Consultation Launch and The Fireworks (Scotland) Miscellaneous Amendments Regulations 2021
Following the Minister for Community Safety’s response to the Firework Review Group recommendations in December 2020, where she set out her intention to explore how the recommendations could be implemented in practice, a programme of legislative change is being progressed. Please find below information on how to respond to a public consultation seeking views on […]