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Inverleith conference to talk about transport

Live in Inverleith? What are your views on local transport issues? Whether it’s bus services, cycling, car parking, potholes or routes for walkers Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership wants to hear your opinion!

Transport is the theme of the annual Inverleith Community Conference and organisers insist that views expressed at the meeting will help influence city council transport plans – senior transport officials will participate in informal workshops at the Broughton event.

‘On the Move in Inverleith’ takes place on Thursday 15 November from 6 – 9pm in Broughton High School and places are still available – to register for the conference call Anne Brown on 332 6316, email anne.brown@ea.edin.sch.uk or download a booking form at www.edinburghnp.org.uk/inverleith

With an evening of ‘lively debate, big ideas, fun and refreshments’ on offer, would you really want to miss ‘On the move in Inverleith’?

Transport’s the theme for Inverleith community conference

On the Move in Inverleith

Transport is the theme for this year’s Inverleith Community Conference, which will take place on 15 November from 6 – 9pm in Broughton High School.

Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership development officer Elaine Lennon said: “Our fourth annual community conference is coming up and this year’s theme is local transport in all it’s forms. We are formatting it as world café style with table discussions around themes of: public transport, road safety, winter weather, walking and cycling and road maintenance and we hope to have Officers leading on each table who are ‘experts’ in the subject.”

An evening of lively discussion, community cohesion, information sharing and fun is promised, so please tell your friends and neighbours about the event!

Organisers add:

On the theme of local transport, there will be opportunities to discuss issues and ask questions on various aspects of getting around Inverleith in small table discussions –

  • parking,
  • public transport,
  • road repairs,
  • road safety,
  • walking and cycling,
  • winter weather.

We hope that you can join us in person or live on twitter on the night, by following #inverleithconf

A finger buffet and live entertainment will be provided, and transport related stalls and information will be available for browsing.

You can book your place online through the Eventbrite website, but if you prefer to register off-line, or want more information, please contact Anne Brown on 332 6316, anne.brown@ea.edin.sch.uk or Elaine Lennon on 529 5270, elaine.lennon@edinburgh.gov.uk

 

Labour talking transport in Stockbridge

What’s the way forward for transport in Edinburgh?  Edinburgh Labour is holding a consultation event in Stockbridge House next week to let local people have their say on transport priorities for the city.

Labour Councilor Lesley Hinds wants hear locals views on transport. (Picture: Thomas Brown)

Inverleith councillor Lesley Hinds, who is also Labour’s Transport spokesperson, explained:  ” I want to listen to a range of views and ideas from a variety of groups and individuals.  I want to feed them into our manifesto promises and Edinburgh Labour wants you to be part of our vision for moving Edinburgh forward after the elections in May.  Here are some of the key issues I believe are facing Edinburgh’s transport system today:

  • How are we going to keep Edinburgh moving in the 21st Century in a way that meets the needs of residents, commuters and businesses, whilst looking after our planet?
  • How do we meet the challenge of an increasing population and car ownership?
  • How do we enable more people to make a positive choice for public transport, walking and cycling?”

The consultation event will take place at Stockbridge House in Cheyne Street on Monday evening from 7pm.  If you are unable to attend but would like to put forward any ideas or comments please contact Lesley Hinds by email at lhinds@blueyonder.co.uk