Category: city centre

Have your say on city council’s Meadows to George Street proposals

Views are being sought on proposals to transform walking, cycling and public spaces along some of Edinburgh’s busiest streets.

Forrest Rd

The Meadows to George Street project aims to significantly enhance the experience of those travelling on foot or by bike on streets connecting the two destinations, improving public realm and increasing accessibility. Continue reading Have your say on city council’s Meadows to George Street proposals

Neighbourhood Networks: exciting new chapter for community planning?

Community groups, voluntary sector organisations and local councillors will come together across the city this month for the inaugural meetings of the new Neighbourhood Networks. Continue reading Neighbourhood Networks: exciting new chapter for community planning?

Green light for city centre transport plans

Public consultation starts tomorrow

Councillors have backed plans to ‘transform’ the city centre. Members of the Transport and Environment Committee approved a series of strategic reports focusing on creating a ‘more resilient, liveable city, enabled by an exemplar public realm and transport system’.

Continue reading Green light for city centre transport plans

Edinburgh “proud to be an LGBT+ friendly council”

The transgender flag will fly for the first time above the City Chambers today as Edinburgh shows support for the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia.  Continue reading Edinburgh “proud to be an LGBT+ friendly council”

Photo Exhibition: Childhood Disrupted at the Assembly Rooms

Childhood Disrupted

The children of South Sudan have faced it all. Conflict, hunger and for some, an unimaginable journey to safety. Continue reading Photo Exhibition: Childhood Disrupted at the Assembly Rooms