Port of Leith Housing Association (PoLHA) and the City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) have been shortlisted for a Scottish Home Award for the new development at Leith Fort. The ambitious development, including 94 affordable homes, is in the running to clinch the large affordable housing development of the year title. Continue reading “Not just a housing scheme”: Leith Fort shortlisted for Scottish Home Award
TUESDAY 22nd MAY at 7pm
LEITH THEATRE, Thomas Morton Hall 28 – 30 Ferry Road
Save Leith Walk is hosting a public meeting about the proposed development at Stead’s Place, which plans to demolish the red sandstone buildings at 106 – 154 Leith Walk
The aim of the event is to give the Leith community an opportunity to understand the proposed plans and the criticisms, and provide their views.
Chaired by Morven Cunningham – Director of LeithLate, the audience will hear from Leith local businesses, including Leith Depot, community residents, the Cockburn Association, Ollie Glick from Edinburgh University Students Association and Fife Hyland representing Drum Property Group.
Presentations will be followed by an open Q&A.
Save Leith Walk is a grassroots public campaign to prevent the demolition of a building, protect the heritage of the Walk, and celebrate the very essence of what Leith is. https://www.facebook.com/saveleithwalk/
Edinburgh Learning Disability Festival
Leith Links (beside Franklin Cricket Club)
Friday 25 May 11.30 – 3pm
Police are appealing for witnesses following a break-in and significant jewellery theft in the Leith area. The incident took place when a flat in Constitution Street, between the junctions with Bernard Street and Tower Street, was broken into. Continue reading Appeal after theft of safe in Leith
Leith’s Super Power Agency is one of 72 groups to receive a cash boost from the National Lottery in the latest round of awards totalling £590,572. The funding comes from National Lottery Awards for All Scotland which makes grants from £300 to £10,000 to voluntary and community groups across the country. Continue reading Lottery support for Leith’s Super Power Agency
Actor and anti-poverty campaigner Michael Sheen opened a new branch of Castle Community Bank on Great Junction Street yesterday. Continue reading Michael Sheen opens Castle Community Bank branch
The Ship on the Shore, the renowned seafood restaurant in Leith, has completed the redevelopment of a new bar area after receiving £550,000 funding from Santander Business Banking. Continue reading The Ship on the Shore completes redevelopment
Thank you to those of you who took the time to fill out our Edinburgh Shoreline survey, such closed on 30th April. You all contributed excellent ideas that show how much commitment there is to celebrating our amazing Edinburgh coastline (writes Charlotte Johnson). Continue reading Shoreline Project update
“I know the vast majority of supporters behave responsibly but I’m asking everyone to think carefully about how they behave on Sunday”.
Police in Edinburgh are advising fans attending tomorrow’s Hibernian v Rangers match at Easter Road to enjoy the final fixture of the football season for both clubs but behave responsibly. Continue reading Fans warned to behave ahead of Hibs Rangers clash
Leith residents are being invited to become ‘flyspotters’ as part of a new campaign to reduce the dumping of rubbish on local streets led by environmental charity Changeworks. Continue reading ‘Flyspotting’ campaign launched in Leith
