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Leith Central Community Council @leithcentralcc.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

🎉 Good to share something cheerful here! We’ve had a lot of posts recently about things that aren’t working as they should - now, photos from last month’s Stead’s Place Street Party ☀️ Well done to the local residents who once again organised such a brilliant community day, with decent weather too

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Leith Central Community Council @leithcentralcc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

1/ ♿ When is a pavement no longer obviously a pavement? Accessibility on Leith Walk was discussed again at our September meeting, following this article featuring LCCC member Alan, who is blind and has worked with us to highlight problems: www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...

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Leith Central Community Council @leithcentralcc.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Can your business or organisation offer a young person a work placement? The Council’s JET Academy is looking for local employers who may be able to support school pupils with real workplace experience - a practical way to help a young person build confidence, skills and future opportunities.

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Leith Central Community Council @leithcentralcc.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

🧵1/ 🏗️ Powderhall update: Latest community newsletter by CGC - The project includes 27 flats for older people, nursery and active travel, expected to complete in spring 2027. Full structure of the building to be complete by end of August, then roof works and external finishes

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Leith Central Community Council @leithcentralcc.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Affordable housing at Stead’s Place: where has it got to? At our last LCCC meeting, we discussed the affordable housing promised as part of the wider Stead’s Place / Red Sandstone development at 106-162 Leith Walk.

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Leith Central Community Council @leithcentralcc.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

🌿 Overhanging branches or bushes? This issue came up at the LCCC meeting last night. Overgrown foliage can make pavements unsafe or inaccessible. You can report it here: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/overhangingf... No login needed unless you want to track the request.

Picture of hedge overhanging pavement making it difficult to pass.

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Leith Central Community Council @leithcentralcc.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

📣 LCCC meeting this Monday Mon 15 June, 7pm Nelson Hall, McDonald Road Library All welcome On the agenda: 🚔 Policing 🏡 STLs, City Plan 2040 & housing 🚌 Post-tramworks issues & streets 🌳 Parks updates 📜 Licensing 🏛 How LCCC works

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Leith Central Community Council @leithcentralcc.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

1/ We are looking at data to better understand housing in Leith Central and the areas around. This chart shows the homes split between owned, privately rented privately, socially rented - Leith Central looks fairly balanced, but we know demand can exceed supply, so it is important to question ...

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Leith Central Community Council @leithcentralcc.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

📣 CC meeting – Mon 20 Apr, 7pm McDonald Rd Library On the agenda: • Policing • Housing (PBSA/STL) • Elm Row & Leith Walk • Transport & streets • Parks & local projects • How we work Agenda: leithcentralcc.co.uk/reports/ All welcome — just come along 👍

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Leith Central Community Council @leithcentralcc.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

🌱 Garden sitting unused? EGP match people who can’t manage their gardens with local volunteers keen to grow food. It’s a win-win: gardens cared for, food grown locally, neighbours connected. They’ve got Leith volunteers ready to go right now. 📧 info@edinburghgardenpartners.org.uk 📞 07704 185 726

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Leith Central Community Council @leithcentralcc.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

🗳️ £eith Chooses Voting TODAY Help decide how £44K is spent — from youth activities & arts, to wellbeing, food, environment & practical local support. 📍 Leith Community Centre 12–3pm (quiet voting from 11am) If you live, work, study or volunteer in Leith, this is your vote. 👉 leithchooses.net/

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Leith Central Community Council @leithcentralcc.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Elm Row still isn’t working as it should — unfinished works are causing confusion for everyone using it. LCCC is working with WELM and Cllr Jack Caldwell to press the Council for progress on safety, parking and the missing sculptures. Some fixes are due this month — we’ll share updates soon.

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Leith Central Community Council @leithcentralcc.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

🏘️ A new Living Rent report highlights the gap between policy and enforcement — with only 10 complaints recorded last year. With so many Leith residents in private lets, this matters. LCCC will keep pushing for safe, well-maintained homes for all. Full report 📄 livingrent.org/edinburghenforcement

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Leith Central Community Council @leithcentralcc.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

🚦 Road casualties in Edinburgh North & Leith have fallen steadily over the past 2 decades 📉 LCCC’s been part of that progress — pushing for safer streets, fairer transport & better walking & cycling routes. Change is happening — Leith’s moving in the right direction.

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Leith Central Community Council @leithcentralcc.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

📣 LCCC is seeking new members! It’s not all work, work, work — sometimes there’s music too 🎸 But we do get things done: housing, planning, parks and licensing. Join us and help shape Leith’s future 👉 engagement@leithcentralcc.co.uk

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Leith Central Community Council @leithcentralcc.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

🚫 No more PBSAs in Leith. Leith Central Community Council has agreed its final position on Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA). Leith already has 2/3 of all PBSA beds in Edinburgh — 6,332 out of 9,873.

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Leith Central Community Council @leithcentralcc.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

🏘️ Affordable Housing at the Red Sandstone Block 2 (market-rent) is complete, but Block 1 – the affordable units – remains vacant. LCCC has asked the developer & planning authority about the phasing plan, Section 75, and compliance with Edinburgh Affordable Housing Guidance. 💬 What’s your view?

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Leith Central Community Council @leithcentralcc.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

🧳 LCCC has adopted a new policy on Short Term Let planning applications. ⛔ We’ll normally object where STLs affect housing supply, shared access, or local amenity, or where they continue without proper consent. 👉 leithccc.wordpress.com/wp-content/u... Your view❓

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Leith Central Community Council @leithcentralcc.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

🌱💐 Brunswick Street planters are thriving thanks to residents & anonymous donors – true community spirit! But is it sustainable that locals must carry the load (and the water)? What do you think?

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Leith Central Community Council @leithcentralcc.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Community action in Leith makes a difference! 🛴🚍 A resident reached out to LCCC after their child was refused entry with a scooter at a remote stop. Thanks to our help and their persistence, Lothian Buses has updated their policy ✅ More info & join EBUG: edinburghbususers.group

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Leith Central Community Council @leithcentralcc.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

🏘️ Short-term lets in Leith Leith Central CC is finalising our policy on short-term lets 🏘️. Join the discussion at our next meeting: Mon 15 Sept, 7pm, McDonald Rd Library. All welcome. #LeithCentral #STL

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Leith Central Community Council @leithcentralcc.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

A late-hours licence application has been lodged for Pepe’s Piri Piri, 38–39 Elm Row. Hours requested: Sun–Thurs: 11pm–1am Fri–Sat: 11pm–2am Deadline for representations: 24 September Write directly to the Council’s Licensing Service, or respond here and we’ll gather community views together.

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Leith Central Community Council @leithcentralcc.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

📢 Important Notice: RTS Electricity Meters Being Switched Off – Deadline 30 June 2025 Some homes in Leith use Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) meters to manage night-time heating. This technology, used in Economy 7/10 tariffs and heat systems, is being switched off.

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Leith Central Community Council @leithcentralcc.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

🏛️ The Cockburn Association celebrates 150 years of protecting Edinburgh’s heritage. 📅 Their AGM is tonight – 20 May, 7pm at Binks Hall, Charteris Centre (EH8 9RR). Still speaking up for our parks, places & public spaces. #CockburnAssociation #Leith www.cockburnassociation.org.uk

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Leith Central Community Council @leithcentralcc.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

📣 LCCC’s next public meeting is Mon 19 May, 7pm at Nelson Hall, McDonald Road Library. All welcome to attend. On the agenda: policing, planning, parks, transport & more. Meeting papers: bit.ly/LCCCpapers 🌐 Info: leithcentralcc.co.uk/reports 📸 rwphotoedinburgh.com

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Leith Central Community Council @leithcentralcc.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Edinburgh Council is reviewing this supported service and your views are needed. Leith Central CC has created a short survey to gather local feedback. Please take a moment to share your thoughts: tinyurl.com/mtvfetc5

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Leith Central Community Council @leithcentralcc.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

🚮 Edinburgh Council is reviewing bin hubs across the city. Got one that needs moved or changed? Email waste@edinburgh.gov.uk with the street name by 2 June to request a priority review. No need to explain why — just flag it up.

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Leith Central Community Council @leithcentralcc.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

👏 Big thanks to the Council’s graffiti team for quickly cleaning up the LCCC noticeboard outside McDonald Road Library. It’s looking great again and will be kept up to date with local info. Much appreciated! 🔗 leithcentralcc.co.uk #Leith #LCCC

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Leith Central Community Council @leithcentralcc.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

🚋 Progress is being made on Trams to Newhaven. LCCC is working with the Council to monitor outstanding issues & represent your concerns. Meeting notes & updates are available on our site: 🔗 leithcentralcc.co.uk #Leith #TramstoNewhaven #CommunityCouncil

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Leith Central Community Council @leithcentralcc.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Good news for Leith - The Gordon Street aparthotel planning application has been refused. LCCC backed residents’ concerns to protect the character and spirit of our area. Thanks to everyone who spoke up #Leith #Community

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