Tag: redevelopment

Leith Depot take the fight for survival to the City Chambers

This is a very important week for us, folks. We kicked off Independent Venue Week on Monday. This is our third year supporting this amazing festival and it’s the week to recognise what all of our small independent venues bring to music in our towns and cities. It’s time to celebrate the spirit of independence and the cultural importance of live music.

Horribly, this all happens against the backdrop of our fight to save our own independent venue.

We meet for the hearing at the City Chambers this Wednesday 30th at 12:30pm, we will put our case to 11 elected councillors who ultimately will make the final decision.

We hope the planning committee will make the right decision and represent and respect local democracy. (Meeting at Leith Depot at 11am so if you need a lift, DM us).

Leith Depot

#saveleithwalk #independentvenueweek
#stopthedemolition
#savelocalbusinesses
#persevere #leith

Waterfront regeneration consultation to open next month

The city council’s plans to regenerate Granton Waterfront will take a step forward next month. The council will begin an intensive six month period of public engagement to deliver a ‘vibrant, well connected, new city quarter’. Continue reading Waterfront regeneration consultation to open next month

Bank of Scotland gets Canonmills Gardens firing with £21 million development loan

Award winning developer, Artisan Real Estate Investors, has secured a £21m development debt funding to support its new Canonmills Gardens residential scheme from Bank of Scotland. Continue reading Bank of Scotland gets Canonmills Gardens firing with £21 million development loan

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

Council unveils Fountainbridge development plans

A former brewery complex in Fountainbridge is to be developed by the city council. The council says the project will deliver a vibrant city quarter including over 400 new homes, as well as quality office space which will promote innovation and a small element of retail. Work to prepare the site is set to commence early next year, with the site expected to be fully developed by 2025.

Continue reading Council unveils Fountainbridge development plans

Leave Leith alone!

STAND UP FOR LEITH: Leith Central CC to oppose ‘invasive’ development

Another invasive development could be coming to Leith Walk. If you live in Leith and want to make your voice heard, please attend the Leith Central Community Council meeting on Monday 19th March. We need to strongly and visibly oppose this.  Continue reading Leave Leith alone!

St James Centre redevelopment ‘already making positive economic contribution’

With demolition across the £1 billion Edinburgh St James site progressing well, TH Real Estate, alongside main contractor Laing O’Rourke, has reaffirmed its commitment to Edinburgh by announcing new investment figures.  Continue reading St James Centre redevelopment ‘already making positive economic contribution’

Show them you care: public meeting to discuss Granton Marina plans

‘We are fed up being ignored’ – Granton & District Community Council

granton marina

Following the last community council meeting that was well attended by groups and residents in the area we were asked to organise a public meeting to get our views heard on this development.

We are fed up being ignored. Our wishes discarded. No longer. We have an opportunity to really make a noise about this. Please come along and make your voice heard.

The meeting is on Thursday 9 April

at Royston & Wardieburn Community Centre – 7pm.

Please tell as many people as you know. The developer was invited and said no. Show them you do care!

Granton & District Community Council