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Community Planning Consultation

Invitation to Participate in Community Planning Transformation and Improvement Stakeholder Engagement Sessions

The Edinburgh Partnership agreed to look afresh at the role of Community Planning in Edinburgh to maximise the relationships between public sector agencies and the voluntary and community sectors to address poverty and inequality and the climate and nature emergency. We need your views to help shape the future of community planning in Edinburgh.

These sessions aim to bring together key partners to discuss, plan, and drive forward positive changes for communities. Your insights and contributions are highly valued, and we would be pleased if you could join us.

Spaces are limited, so we encourage you to book your place as soon as possible to secure your spot at your preferred session.

To register, please email communityplanning@edinburgh.gov.uk with your name, contact details, and the date of the session you would like to attend.

Thursday, 10th October | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Craigentinny Community Centre

or

Friday, 11th October | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre

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Wednesday, 23rd October | 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM | St. Bride’s Community Centre

or

Thursday, 24th October | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | West Pilton N/hd Centre

or online

Monday, 28th October | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Microsoft Teams

Background Information on the Edinburgh Partnership Transformation and Improvement Programme –

Please share the invitation with your networks.

To register, please email communityplanning@edinburgh.gov.uk with your name, contact details, and the date of the session you would like to attend.

Share your views on Edinburgh’s housing strategy

THE city council is looking for views on the local housing strategy which will set out the vision for housing related services in the city for the next 5 years & beyond

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Come along to one of our consultation workshops to share your thoughts.

Find out more:

https://edinburgh.gov.uk/local-housing-strategy/consultation-engagement-opportunities

For organisations:

LHS consultation workshop for organisations

Monday 23rd September 2024, 9.15 am – 12.30 pm (in person)

Location: City Centre venue

This workshop provides an opportunity to share an overview of the strategy, set out current thinking on key issues, challenges and priorities, share the findings of the early engagement survey and open up for break-out group discussion across a range of topics including the private rented sector, housing quality/energy efficiency, and accessible housing/independent living. 

Housing supply will be considered separately in other forums and via an on-line feedback route.

For residents

LHS consultation workshop for residents

Wednesday 25th September 2024, 1pm – 2.30pm (online)

LHS overview and scene setting, break-out discussion across a range of topics and interactive visuals. The programme is being finalised and updated information will be added here shortly.

LHS Consultation workshop for residents

Tuesday 1st October 2024,  6pm – 8pm, (in person)

Location: City Centre venue

LHS overview and scene setting, break-out discussion across a range of topics and interactive visuals. The programme is being finalised and updated information will be added here shortly.

How to register – to attend the above events

Please email localhousingstrategy@edinburgh.gov.uk with

  • the event name and date
  • your full name
  • email address
  • organisation and job title if attending the organisation event

We will confirm your booking and provide further information such as venue details and meeting format. Please let us know if you have any particular accessibility needs. Tea/coffee will be available at the events. Thank you for your interest.

Phase 2 online engagement survey for organisations and residents

If you are unable to attend any of these events, but would like the opportunity to share your views on housing issues and actions in Edinburgh, please email us directly at localhousingstrategy@edinburgh.gov.uk with your comments, or write to us for free – you only need to include the words; Freepost Housing Research on an envelope, by 1st October 2024.