Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault over the weekend. The incident happened around 9pm on Sunday (14th July) on Leith Walk. Continue reading Appeal after serious assault on Leith Walk
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Here we go again: Disruption expected as Trams to Newhaven prep work commences …
… and there’s major road resurfacing too
Contractors preparing to begin construction as part of the Trams to Newhaven project will carry out investigation works at various points on the route from later this month.
Ground and site investigation work has been programmed for a number of locations between York Place and Newhaven, starting in Lindsay Road in the week commencing 20 May 2019. Continue reading Here we go again: Disruption expected as Trams to Newhaven prep work commences …
Greens on a high ahead of Euro Elections campaign
The Scottish Greens are hopeful of securing a first-ever MEP after a boost from a strong showing in the Leith Walk by-election. Continue reading Greens on a high ahead of Euro Elections campaign
Hate crime on Edinburgh bus: police seek woman
Police are appealing for witnesses following a hate crime on board a bus travelling in the Leith area. The incident happened between 5.40pm and 6.20pm on Monday (11th February) on board the Number 22 Lothian Bus service from Ocean Terminal to The Gyle. Continue reading Hate crime on Edinburgh bus: police seek woman
Fatal collision on Leith Walk: can you help?
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision on Leith Walk yesterday. Continue reading Fatal collision on Leith Walk: can you help?
Leith Walk: the Cockburn Association view
“It’s hard to see how erasing all the buildings along Leith Walk will preserve or enhance anything. Once heritage is lost it is very hard to replace.”
Leith has always been Edinburgh’s port and still retains a distinctive quality of its own even though it has changed significantly in recent years. It has been reinvented as a lively centre of urban living, a good food destination, and as a hub of creative activity and cultural diversity. Continue reading Leith Walk: the Cockburn Association view
Drum submits major planning application for Leith Walk
Revised planning proposal ‘set to maintain area’s distinctive feel and character’ following community feedback, says developer 
A significant section of Leith Walk, Edinburgh is set to be transformed into a vibrant residential, student and visitor quarter following a major planning application submitted by Drum Property Group. Continue reading Drum submits major planning application for Leith Walk
Work begins on Leith Walk regeneration site
Work has begun on site to breathe new life into the old tram depot on Leith Walk. The £1.3m regeneration project will bring an at risk building back into use as well as providing much needed space for artists and creative entrepreneurs. Continue reading Work begins on Leith Walk regeneration site
Police seek witnesses to Leith Walk assault and robbery
Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault and robbery in the Leith Walk area. The incident happened around 4pm on Friday (8th June) at Middlefield, near the Sainsbury’s store. Continue reading Police seek witnesses to Leith Walk assault and robbery
Aileen Campbell to open new Carers’ Hub in Leith
EDINBURGH carer organisation, VOCAL (Voice of Carers Across Lothian), is to celebrate the opening of a new Carers’ Hub during National Carers’ Week 2018 and coinciding with the implementation of the Carers (Scotland) Act. Continue reading Aileen Campbell to open new Carers’ Hub in Leith