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• Bulletins
• 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
• 30/11/20 : QHS – Morrison Construction Newsletter
• 25/11/20 : Cala Springfield Planning Application
• 19/11/20 : News & Events NW Edinburgh
• 18/11/20 : Cala Press Release on Echline (Springfield) Development
• 17/11/20 : Covid Restriction Levels from Fri 20th Nov
• 14/11/20 : Burnshot Bridge Update #20
• 12/11/20 : NW Edinburgh News & Events 12/11/20
• 11/11/20 : Golden Share Affordable Homes
• 06/11/20 : The My Place Awards
• 05/11/20 : News and Events in NW Edinburgh
• 02/11/20 : SFRS Bonfire Safety
• 29/10/20 : Temporary Traffic Order Scotstoun Ave 6th Nov 2020
• 26/10/20 : QDCC October 2020 Reports Newsletter & 2020 AGM Annual Reports
• 26/10/20 : Flu vaccinations – Sun 15th Nov cancelled
• 24/10/20 : Update on Fire and Smoke Alarm legislation change
• 21/10/20 : Proposed A90 Bus Priority and Cycle Improvements Scheme
• 20/10/20 : Mental Health Survey
• 19/10/20 : Wondrous Woods Hopetoun House Local Arrangements
• 19/10/20 : QDCC 2020 AGM & Oct Meeting
• 18/10/20 : FPS Ineos Community Alarm Test Dalmeny 19th Nov 2020
• 18/10/20 : Road closure – Queensferry Rd, Kirkliston
• 15/10/20 : Situation Vacant – Minute Secretary
• 15/10/20 : Health in Mind Sessions
• 15/10/20 : Fire Safety legislation changes for homeowners
• 12/10/20 : Shed Security & Reporting Break-ins
• 09/10/20: Proposed 20mph limit extension – various
• 09/10/20 : SFRS Fire Safety – Bonfires
• 03/10/20 : Builyeon Rd Mixed Use Development – Have your say
• 30/09/20 Spaces for People – Queensferry High St plan
• 29/09/20 : QDCC Sep 2020 Reports Newsletter
• 26/09/20 : Ferrymuir Gait Housing Planning Application Decision
• 25/09/20 : Cala Builyeon Rd Mixed use development proposal consultation
• 24/09/20 : Walk-through Flu clinic
• 24/09/20 : Community spaces survey
• 21/09/20 : QDCC Sep Meeting details
• 15/09/20 : Ferrymuir roundabout advertising boards – QDCC letter to CEC planning
• 08/09/20 : Hawes Promenade car park overnight closures
• 08/09/20 : Free Advice on Money
• 07/09/20 : Planning application for advertising signs on Ferrymuir roundabout
• 04/09/20 : Flu Vaccinations Drive Through
• 01/09/20 : Free Bike Marking & Registration 5th Sep
• 01/09/20 : QHS Build Progress Update Sep 2020
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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 may require to go back out to tender once possible. Given the delays due to COVID, consideration is being given to the one way system previously postponed due to funding time restrictions. Last update here
Construction at South Scotstoun (Taylor Wimpey) recommenced 29th June, Queensferry High School is complete and open. The demolition of the old school has started. Ferrymuir retirement homes have recommenced construction, due completion Dec 2020. 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).
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.
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 have reopened.