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Two-stage junction to improve Leith road safety

A new two-stage right turn junction to help keep cyclists safe is being introduced on one of the city’s major roads – the first such junction of its kind in Scotland. This is due to ‘go live’ at McDonald Road at the end of this month as part of ongoing public realm and active travel improvements to Leith Walk.  Continue reading Two-stage junction to improve Leith road safety

New nursery opened at Ferryhill

Young children across the Capital are benefitting from an innovative approach to transforming the early years learning and childcare landscape by the City of Edinburgh Council …

Ferryhill Nursery

Education convener Ian Perry and Vice Convener Alison Dickie performed the official opening of Ferryhill’s new nursery on Wednesday. The visit doubtless brought back some fond memories for Alison, who was formerly a teacher at the primary school in Drylaw. Continue reading New nursery opened at Ferryhill

Council consults on Gaelic Language Plan

Plana Gàidhlig 2018-22 / Gaelic Language Plan 2018-22

A city that develops and supports more fluent and confident gaelic speakers and promotes thriving gaelic communities and cultures is the vision behind the ‘Draft Gaelic Language Plan’ published by the City of Edinburgh Council yesterday. Continue reading Council consults on Gaelic Language Plan

Making the case for trams to Newhaven

This article by city council Transport Convener Councillor Lesley Macinnes was published in the Edinburgh Evening News last week:

Last week Edinburgh’s councillors approved the Outline Business Case for taking the tram to Newhaven, signalling a desire to move towards a transformed vision for transport in the Capital. Continue reading Making the case for trams to Newhaven

Seeing red: new cycle lanes to make crossing tram tracks safer

New red-surfaced cycle lanes are to be installed at a number of key points along the tram route in the city centre. The measures, the first in a three-phase project to help all road users keep themselves and each other safe when negotiating the tram tracks, are aimed at demonstrating the optimum angle for crossing the tracks and reminding motorists to give cyclists extra space, particularly near tramlines. Continue reading Seeing red: new cycle lanes to make crossing tram tracks safer

Next stop Newhaven: councillors back tram line extension

The Outline Business Case (OBC) for taking trams to Newhaven has been approved by the City of Edinburgh Council. The OBC has been scrutinised by members of all political groups on the Council over recent weeks and gained approval from the Transport and Environment Committee earlier this month.  Continue reading Next stop Newhaven: councillors back tram line extension

Have your say on on-street recycling bins

Edinburgh residents’ views sought on on-street recycling bins

Householders living in flats in Edinburgh are being asked for their views on the shared on-street bins used to collect rubbish and recycling in a survey carried out by Changeworks. The results of this consultation will help the City of Edinburgh Council identify current barriers to recycling and improve the service. Continue reading Have your say on on-street recycling bins

Green light for Edinburgh active travel projects

Two innovative City of Edinburgh Council active travel projects have been awarded millions of pounds in funding, it was announced yesterday. The West Edinburgh Active Travel Network and Meadows to George Street proposals were among five Scottish schemes named as winners of the Sustrans Scotland Community Links PLUS funding by Transport Minister Humza Yousaf at a ceremony in Glasgow.  Continue reading Green light for Edinburgh active travel projects