Drylaw Telford Community Council – The NEN

Drylaw Telford Community Council to host Holyrood Elections Hustings

MONDAY 30th MARCH 6.30pm

at DRYLAW NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

WE’RE HOSTING A HUSTINGS!

Ever wanted to ask your parliamentary candidates the questions that REALLY matter to YOU?

Monday, 30th March 2026

6:30 PM

Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre

Edinburgh Northern Constituency Mini Hustings

Hosted by Drylaw/Telford Community Council

This is YOUR chance to:

Hear directly from candidates

Ask YOUR questions

Make an informed choice

Tickets are LIMITED and are FREE

Get your Ticket! https://north-edinburgh-mini-hustings.eventbrite.com

Candidate lineup announced soon!

This is democracy in action, right here in OUR community.

Drylaw Telford Community Council meets on Monday

“Is Community Council only for older people?”

Absolutely NOT! We need voices from ALL ages and backgrounds:

Parents (school safety, play areas, youth services)

Young professionals (transport, local businesses)

Older residents (accessibility, community safety)

Students (affordable housing, local amenities)

New residents (welcome to our community!)

Different perspectives = better decisions for EVERYONE

Join us Monday, 23rd February, 6:30 PM – Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre

TONIGHT: Change of date for Drylaw Telford Community Council meeting

DTCC MEETING IS TONIGHT

Hello Drylaw & Telford.

We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas break!

We would love to see more of you at our community council meetings.

Just so you know, community council meetings aren’t just about business; they’re a fantastic way to meet your neighbours, share experiences, and build a stronger community spirit!

Come along, grab a cuppa, and connect with the people who care about Drylaw & Telford as much as you do.

Let’s work together to build a better community.

All are welcome!

Tram extension: Have Your Say

TUESDAY 28th OCTOBER 4 – 7pm DRYLAW NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

A public consultation on the future development of Edinburgh’s tram network is running until 17 November 2025.

The proposed new tram route would run from Granton to the Edinburgh BioQuarter and Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and potentially beyond into the city region and the project is keen to hear views from local people.

Members of the project team will be at Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre on Tuesday 28 October 2025 from 4pm – 7pm to answer your questions.

TOMORROW: Have your say on Tram Line proposals for Drylaw

TUESDAY 7th OCTOBER from 6.30 – 8PM

at DRYLAW NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

Drylaw Telford Community Council are holding a public meeting to find out YOUR views on proposals to extend the Edinburgh tram network.

It’s your local opportunity to hear what is being proposed and to have your say.

Guest speaker is CLLR STEPHEN JENKINSON, the city council’s Transport & Environment Convener.

ALL WELCOME!

https://consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/tram-north-south

AND DON’T FORGET:

Consultation Hub Online Survey – Drylaw Shopping Centre:

A survey for the project is currently live on The City of Edinburgh Council’s Consultation Hub and runs until 8^th October – that’s THIS WEDNESDAY!

Please find a link to the survey here and to find out more:

https://consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/drylaw-consultation

Trams to Drylaw: Have Your Say!

PUBLIC MEETING

NORTH – SOUTH TRAMLINE CONSULTATION PROPOSALS

TUESDAY 7th OCTOBER 6.30 – 8PM at DRYLAW NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

Drylaw Telford Community Council has organised a public meeting to find out YOUR views on proposals to extend the Edinburgh tram network.

It’s your local opportunity to hear what is being proposed and to share your views.

Guest speaker is City of Edinburgh Council Transport & Environment Convener Cllr Stephen Jenkinson.

ALL WELCOME!

https://consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/tram-north-south

Drylaw Telford CC meets tomorrow

DRYLAW NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE – MONDAY 30 JUNE at 6.30pm

Drylaw & Telford. Don’t forget!

@everyone

The Drylaw Telford Community Council meets on the last Monday of every month (except July & December) at 6:30 PM at the Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre.

Pop the next date in your diary and come along! We’d love to see new faces.

Community Hub morning at Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre

FRIDAY 21st FEBRUARY from 10am – 12.30pm

Need advice, support, or just a friendly chat? Drop into our Community Hub Morning this Friday 10am – 12:30pm for a cuppa and connect with local organisations that can help.

Meet experts from:

Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) – money, benefits & housing advice

Manor Estates & Tenants Federation – tenant support & housing help

Community Police – safety & local issues

Energy Advice & Home Energy Scotland – energy-saving tips

…and more!

You can also find out about how you can support your local community by becoming a Community Councillor.

Community Council recruitment is underway across the capital and Drylaw Telford’s returning officer Cllr Vicky Nicholson – who was a member of the local community council before becoming a city councillor – will be available to provide information and answer your questions

No appointments needed – just drop in! Come along, bring a friend, and let’s build a stronger community together!

Full agenda for tonight’s Drylaw Telford Community Council meeting

DRYLAW TELFORD COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING

Thursday 22 February at 7pm in Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre

Drylaw Telford Community Council is meeting tonight (Thursday) at 7pm in Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre.

Items on the agenda include an update on Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust’s ongoing consultation on Drylaw’s green spaces, Telford Road parking issues and the proposed tramline extension. All welcome.

Prior to this meeting, a consultation will be taking place within the centre regarding the Easter Drylaw Park planned improvements with the Council (see above). This is between 4pm and 7pm should be of interest if anyone wants to come along earlier.

For further information contact DTCC Secretary Pam Higgins:

pamhigginsdtcc@gmail.com