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• Bulletins
• 25/02/21 : QDCC February Newsletter
• 23/02/21 : Planning Application Dalmeny Park 16 apartments
• 22/02/21 : Queensferry Business Promotion Week
• 16/02/21 : Queensferry Crossing – First year evaluation report
• 16/02/21 : Health in Mind Support
• 04/02/21 : Independent Retirement Living
• 03/02/21 : Builyeon Rd Telecom Mast update
• 02/02/21 : Public Perception Survey – Smart Cities
• 26/01/21 : QDCC Jan Newsletter
• 21/01/21 : Dalmeny Estate Felling Permission
• 21/01/21 : Queensferry Crossing Ice & Diversion Management
• 20/01/21 : Forest Kindergarten
• 18/01/21 : QDCC January meeting – Agenda & Invitation
• 18/01/21 : Preliminary work notification for Forth Bridge Experience
• 10/01/21 : Planning application for building on Sealscraig Rocks
• 08/01/21 : Final closing update on Ferry Elves
• 07/01/21 : Covid vaccinations
• 02/01/21 : Gritting Pavements, Paths & Roads
• 26/12/20 : Police Scotland – Vehicle damage
• 20/12/20 : Forth Bridges Newsletter
• 14/12/20 : Ferry Elves Update
• 10/12/20 : SFRS – Winter Fire Safety
* 10/12/20 : #ShopHereThisYear Update
• 08/12/20 : Comments on Springfield Development
• Queensferry Crossing and Forth Road Bridge Closure 12/13th Dec 2020
• 03/12/20 : CORONAVIRUS AND WEST EDINBURGH: UPDATE 26
• 01/12/20 : Business Gateway Etsy Webinar
• 01/12/20 : Ferry Elves – Helping Families in Need at Christmas
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• Covid-19
Please follow the Govt advice and directives on coronavirus. Everything you need to know is here:
https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/
and NHS advice here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
• Council Services
Latest info here: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/coronavirus
• Developments – Planning
The High St refurb has been suspended and will require to go back out to tender once possible. Given the delays due to COVID, consideration has been given to the one way system previously postponed due to funding time restrictions. Additional funding has also been applied for from SUSTRANS. Last update here. Enabling works are expected to start in May 2021 at either end of the town and on Rosshill Terrace. Main refurb likely to be in 2022/23. A town parking study is also nearing completion.
Construction at South Scotstoun (Taylor Wimpey) recommenced 29th June 2020, Queensferry High School is complete and open. The demolition of the old school is due completion in Summer 2021. Ferrymuir retirement homes construction now complete, apartments now available to purchase or rent. Springfield and Builyeon Rd (both CALA) are still progressing through the planning process. See news bulletin on the Oct 2020 CALA online public consultation re: Builyeon Rd development. Ferrymuir (Corus site) housing AMC was approved 23rd Sep 2020 with informatives (see bulletin), construction has started.
See our weekly planning posts on Facebook or monthly planning reports in our Reports page.
• Transport
Covid-19 TRO Interim Measures (click for info)
Spaces for People in Edinburgh
A ‘no through road’ proposal was put forward by CEC for the High St. This has been discussed as it is unpopular and QDCC does not support the proposal. A rethink resulted in a one way proposal which has now been approved by CEC and implementation is expected very soon subject to a suitable contractor being sourced.
Paths for Everyone
City of Edinburgh Council has launched a campaign encouraging everyone to be considerate of other people and follow Scottish Government guidance when enjoying their outdoor exercise and travel.
The press release which was published on Friday 15/05/20 can be found here.
Details of the campaign can be found here.
Public Transport is running limited service https://www.lothianbuses.com/lowbandwidth.php, https://www.stagecoachbus.com/coronavirus, https://www.scotrail.co.uk/coronavirus-travel-information
Just eat bicycle hire has been introduced in Queensferry. Details on how to hire here: Edinburgh Cycle Hire
Various taxi firms continue to operate in Queensferry
• Local business
Most local businesses have reopened, we advise to check their social media pages for current information.
• Health & Wellbeing
We advise you to follow the Health centre and pharmacy websites and social media for updates https://www.southqueensferrymedical.co.uk/ , http://www.lloydspharmacy.com/
There are a number of support networks operating locally. Please register as a volunteer to help or to ask for assistance here: https://www.readyscotland.org/coronavirus/
• Education
Schools are following current Scot Gov guidelines.