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Community Council, representing residents, helping Edinburgh’s New Town and Broughton become a better place. Meets 2nd Monday of the month – details on website (www.ntbcc.org.uk)

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New Town & Broughton Community Council @ntbcc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Final agenda for NTBCC's 'In Person' meeting on Monday 14 September (7:00pm start) - Drummond Room at Broughton St Mary's. Visitor Levy & Participatory Budgeting, updates on Princes St. strategy, trams along with much else. All welcome - more details here : bit.ly/4xll72g
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NTBCC full agenda Monday 14 September 2026
The next NTBCC public meeting will held be on Monday 14 September, 7pm to 9pm. It will be an in-person meeting, It will be an in-person meeting, in the Drummond Room at Broughton St Mary’s Church (…
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Leith Central Community Council @leithcentralcc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
1/ 🏨 Too many aparthotels?�Too much student accommodation?� Worried about the loss of homes to short-term lets? Here’s the important bit: by the time a planning application arrives, the rules it will be judged against will already have been written. That’s why CITY PLAN 2040 matters.
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New Town & Broughton Community Council @ntbcc.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Looks as if they (Edinburgh Council) are planning for a prolonged outage ? We have had no further communication on this & unaware of any works to resolve. This is far from satisfactory (....an understatement).
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Donald Anderson @da-anderson.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Sheer vandalism. #Saigonrestaurant postering is blighting a wide area of the city centre and World Heritage Sites. My column from today’s Edinburgh News. @thecockburn.bsky.social @edinburghwh.bsky.social #saigonrestaurant #vandalism #edinburgh #heritage app.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/story/restau...
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Restaurant fly posting in world heritage site is sheer vandalism  – Donald Anderson
My office is in the heart of the city. It’s always a pleasure to walk around the east Princes Street and St Andrew Square area, but not this week. This week posters on bins and structures advertising ...
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New Town & Broughton Community Council @ntbcc.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Really hard to understand why someone would do this in the first place - a better understanding of the cause is key to reducing incidences such as this. Credit to @caltonhill.bsky.social for raising the issue & for @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social for removing expediently.
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New Town & Broughton Community Council @ntbcc.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
NTBCC is looking to engage with residents and are looking for suggestions for places to meet. As well as Instagram - another option is to use the NTBCC 'Contact us' option 👇 ntbcc.org.uk/contact/
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New Town & Broughton Community Council @ntbcc.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Late notice - Final agenda for NTBCC's ON LINE meeting tonight (Monday 13 July - 7:00pm start). Zoom link details in the link. Everyone very welcome - more details here : www.ntbcc.org.uk/ntbcc-full-agenda-monday-13-july-2026/
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NTBCC full agenda Monday 13 July 2026
The next NTBCC public meeting will held be on Monday 13 July, 7pm to 9pm. It will be an online meeting via Zoom: Welcome and apologies Present Apologies Declarations of interest Approval of minutes…
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New Town & Broughton Community Council @ntbcc.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Final agenda for NTBCC's In Person AGM & Ordinary meeting on Monday 8 June available - 7:00pm start at Broughton St Mary's (Drummond Room). AGM meeting papers incl. Convener's reports covering the previous 12 months. All welcome - more details here : www.ntbcc.org.uk/ntbcc-full-a...
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NTBCC full agenda Monday 8 June 2026: AGM and ordinary meeting: correct date
The next NTBCC public meeting will held be on Monday 8 June, 7pm to 9pm. It will be an an in-person meeting, in the Drummond Room at Broughton St Mary’s Church (12 Bellevue Crescent, Edinburg…
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New Town & Broughton Community Council @ntbcc.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Moreover - captures the situation in a nutshell - especially the last sentence.... (from page 4 in June's edition of the Broughton Spurtle).
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New Town & Broughton Community Council @ntbcc.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
A 'Top Up' tap' would be a useful addition here - there's also a suggestion that (at last) Edinburgh Council (CEC) may actually replace the 4 (at the time of posting) dead trees in the next month or so - this would demonstrate a semblance of commitment by CEC to this neglected public realm.
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New Town & Broughton Community Council @ntbcc.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Final agenda for NTBCC's IN PERSON meeting on Monday 13 April now available - 7:00pm start. Numerous items covering planning & transport together with licensing & other matters. All welcome. More details & location (Broughton St Mary's) here : ntbcc.org.uk/ntbcc-full-a...
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NTBCC full agenda Monday 13 April 2026 and conveners’ reports received so far
The next NTBCC public meeting will held be on Monday 13 April, 7pm to 9pm. It will be an an in-person meeting, in the Drummond Room at Broughton St Mary’s Church (12 Bellevue Crescent, Edinbu…
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New Town & Broughton Community Council @ntbcc.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Final agenda & link for the NTBCC ZOOM meeting on Monday 9 March now available - 7:00pm start - more details here ntbcc.org.uk/ntbcc-full-a... We're pleased to welcome Terry Levinthal who will provide an update on @edinburghwh.bsky.social activities & answer questions - everyone very welcome.
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NTBCC full agenda Monday 9 March 2026 and conveners’ reports received so far
The next NTBCC public meeting will held be on Monday 9 March, 7pm to 9pm. It will be an an online meeting via Zoom: Convenors’ reports will be added as they are received. Welcome and apologie…
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Calton Hill Conservation Trust @caltonhill.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
@believeinscotland.bsky.social‬ The Trust have received no information about this from @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social. Will the rally be on hard standing/car park? Grassed areas on the hill are easily damaged. An erosion emergency was declared last year. 300 sq. metres are fenced off. Please advise.
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New Town & Broughton Community Council @ntbcc.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
As expected, the Council's decision to refuse this application has been appealed to the Scottish Reporter (DPEA). Details of the grounds for appeal not yet available. dpea.scotland.gov.uk/CaseDetails.... We will continue to engage with & support local residents through this process.
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New Town & Broughton Community Council @ntbcc.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Final agenda for the NTBCC 'IN PERSON' meeting on Monday 9 February now available - 7:00pm start at Broughton St Mary's Church - details in the attached Agenda. ntbcc.org.uk/ntbcc-full-a... Long list of agenda topics to suit all tastes (but too numerous to mention) - come along - everyone welcome.
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NTBCC full agenda Monday 9 February 2026 and conveners’ reports received so far
The next NTBCC public meeting will held be on Monday 9 February, 7pm to 9pm. It will be an an in-person meeting at Broughton St Mary’s Church (12 Bellevue Crescent, Edinburgh EH3 6NE). Conven…
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New Town & Broughton Community Council @ntbcc.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
Agree the current building there has clearly reached end-of-life & there was a growing expectation a redevelopment scheme would be brought forwards. However, whilst the replacement is functional & the use there is fully supported, it's actually a scheme that lacks ambition ? @spurtle.bsky.social
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New Town & Broughton Community Council @ntbcc.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
CHARLOTTE SQUARE PROJECT – NTBCC has significant concerns regarding the 'Improving Charlotte Square Project' & specifically the Phase 3 Preliminary Designs.
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New Town and Broughton Community Council
New Town and Broughton Community Council aims to ascertain, coordinate and express the views of the community to public authorities and developers and promote community well-being.
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Living Streets Edinburgh @livingstreetsedi.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
LSEG joins @ntbcc.bsky.social and the Access Panel for a statement about CEC plans for cycling in Rose Street. The report doesn't address concern at impacts on pedestrians (especially disabled). We hope councillors will reject the recommendations. Click on this link to read more:- bit.ly/4rYrCHc
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NTBCC joins Living Streets and Edinburgh Access Panel in objecting to changes to Rose Street
The New Town and Broughton Community Council has joined Living Streets Edinburgh Group and the Edinburgh Access Panel in issuing a statement regarding the introduction of two-way cycling along Rose…
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New Town & Broughton Community Council @ntbcc.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
Final agenda for the NTBCC meeting on Monday 8 December now available (ONLINE by Zoom) - 7:00pm start. Link to access in the attached Agenda. www.ntbcc.org.uk/ntbcc-full-agenda-monday-8-december-2025-and-conveners-reports-received-so-far/ Too many topics to mention - everyone welcome.
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NTBCC full agenda Monday 8 December 2025 and conveners’ reports received so far
The next NTBCC public meeting will held be on Monday 10 November, 7pm to 9pm. It will be an an online meeting via Zoom: Convenors’ reports will be added below the agenda as they are received.…
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New Town & Broughton Community Council @ntbcc.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
We have also been contacted as the path crosses both NTBCC & LCCC's areas. The issue will be on the NTBCC meeting agenda on Monday 8 December. More to follow.
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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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New Town & Broughton Community Council @ntbcc.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
Final agenda for the NTBCC meeting on Monday 10 November (7:00pm start) now available. Location : Broughton St Mary's Church. (N.B. Garden Room & not the usual Drummond Room). www.ntbcc.org.uk/ntbcc-full-agenda-monday-10-november-2025-and-conveners-reports-received-so-far/
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NTBCC full agenda Monday 10 November 2025 and conveners’ reports received so far
The next NTBCC public meeting will held be on Monday 10 November, 7pm to 9pm. It will be an an in-person meeting at Broughton St Mary’s Church (12 Bellevue Crescent, Edinburgh EH3 6NE) Conven…
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New Town & Broughton Community Council @ntbcc.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
An understatement - this isn't going well....a serious rethink required ?
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New Town & Broughton Community Council @ntbcc.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Agenda & Zoom link here www.ntbcc.org.uk/ntbcc-full-agenda-monday-13-october-2025-and-conveners-reports-received-so-far/
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NTBCC full agenda Monday 13 October 2025 and conveners’ reports received so far
This will be an online meeting via Zoom It will take place on Monday 13 October, 7pm to 9pm, using the Zoom link above. Convenors’ reports will be added below the agenda as they are received.…
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New Town & Broughton Community Council @ntbcc.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Final agenda for the next NTBCC meeting (BY ZOOM) on Monday 13 October - starting at 7:00pm now available including the Zoom link. Plenty of discussion items under transport, planning & the recent Culture & Communities Committee.
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New Town & Broughton Community Council @ntbcc.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Final agenda now available for the next NTBCC meeting (IN PERSON) on Monday 8 September - starting at 7:00pm in the Drummond Room, Broughton St Mary's church. Please disregard ref. to Monday 9 Sept. www.ntbcc.org.uk/ntbcc-full-agenda-monday-9-september-2025-and-conveners-reports-received-so-far/
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NTBCC full agenda Monday 9 September 2025 and conveners’ reports received so far
This will be an in-person meeting in the Drummond Room at Broughton St Mary’s church, 12 Bellevue Crescent, Edinburgh EH3 6NE. It will take place on Monday 9 September, 7pm to 9pm. Convenors’…
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New Town & Broughton Community Council @ntbcc.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Well, it seems that our prognosis of the chosen provider turned out to be correct.... The council says it is “working with Voi to establish a date when the public will be able to use the scheme as soon as possible." theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2025/08/coun...
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New Town & Broughton Community Council @ntbcc.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
To support of Edinburgh Council's initiative to improve local neighbourhoods ('Pride in Our City') - we're gathering residents' views via a survey so that we can highlight any concerns / issues to the Council. More details / survey 👇 www.ntbcc.org.uk/help-ntbcc-highlight-street-cleaning-priorities/
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Help NTBCC highlight street-cleaning priorities
The City of Edinburgh Council is running its Pride in Our City programme, providing an enhanced cleansing service on a ward-by-ward basis. NTBCC doesn’t carry out this work ourselves – it’s led by …
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New Town & Broughton Community Council @ntbcc.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Final agenda for August NTBCC meeting (BY ZOOM) on Monday 11 August at 7:00pm now available. This includes the Zoom link & committee reports as available. www.ntbcc.org.uk/ntbcc-full-agenda-monday-11-august-2025-and-conveners-reports-received-so
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NTBCC full agenda Monday 11 August 2025 and conveners’ reports received so far
This will be an online meeting via Zoom ( It will take place on Monday 11 August. (We’ll open the meeting around 6:45 so people can log in for the start of discussions.) Convenors’ repo…
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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
Application submitted for redevelopment & extension of office buildings on Thistle Street & Queen Street by Morgan Architects to create a 6,881 m² HQ for Royal London: citydev-portal.edinburgh.gov.uk/idoxpa-web/a...
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New Town & Broughton Community Council @ntbcc.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
This is an excellent thread......worth a read.
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Edinburgh Bus Users Group @edinburghbug.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
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New Town & Broughton Community Council @ntbcc.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
IN PERSON meeting agenda for NTBCC's AGM (incl. links to committee reports) & monthly meeting on Monday 9 June at 7:00pm. 2025 Engagement Report also posted separately. www.ntbcc.org.uk/ntbcc-annual-general-meeting-agenda-published/ www.ntbcc.org.uk/ntbcc-monthly-meeting-agenda-published/
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NTBCC Annual General Meeting Agenda Published
2025 NTBCC Annual General Meeting – Monday 9 June 2025 This will be an in-person meeting in the Drummond Room at Broughton St. Mary’s Church on Bellevue Crescent. The meeting will start…
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Edinburgh Bus Users Group @edinburghbug.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
And now, the agenda: edinburghbususers.group/ebug-agm-age...
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EBUG AGM agenda
The EBUG Annual General Meeting will be on Thursday 19 June, from 6pm to 8pm at the Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace, Edinburgh. On the agenda: – Approval of the draft minutes of the …
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Edinburgh Bus Users Group @edinburghbug.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
New website article edinburghbususers.group/how-a-commun... @longstonecc.bsky.social @merchistoncc.bsky.social @ntbcc.bsky.social @leithcentralcc.bsky.social
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How a Community Council saved a local service
In 2024, the New Town and Broughton Community Council (NTBCC) was alerted by a local Councillor that the City of Edinburgh Council was considering removing the number 13 bus service, which the Coun…
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New Town & Broughton Community Council @ntbcc.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
This is the Sainsbury's that's relocating from 9 St Andrew Square to the former Holland & Barrett premises on Princes St. - although seems it has been refused an alcohol licence. www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/new-edinburgh-sainsburys-denied-permission-31080858
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New Edinburgh Sainsbury's denied permission for Princes Street alcohol sales
A Sainsbury's supermarket set to open on Princes Street has been denied permission for off licence sales due to the number of stores selling alcohol in the area
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SpokesLothian @spokes.org.uk · 22/05/2025
#Edinwebcast #CityMobilityPlan @ntbcc.bsky.social deputn: wants cross-streets (Hanover etc) included with #GeorgeStreet & other central Ed projects Leith Links CC deputn: wants #Hawthornevale - #Seafield #cycleroute scrapped & redesigned @edi.bike @leithfeederride.bsky.social @chdot.bsky.social
New town deputn speaker, Mike BirchLeith LInks speakerStart of written deputation

LEITH LINKS COMMUNITY COUNCIL & LEITH HARBOUR & NEWHAVEN COMMUNITY COUNCIL
WRITTEN DEPUTATION TO TRANSPORT & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE - 22 MAY 2025
Item 7.5 City Mobility Plan – Capital Investment Programme Prioritisation Outputs
with specific reference to the Project ‘Leith Connection Phase 3 (LDPAP Hawthornevale to Seafield)
This is joint submission from two Community Councils in Leith.
We understand and accept the need to rationalise and set priorities for the Transport programme over coming years,
but we have comments on the findings of this report, which we feel merits amendment. In Para 3.3, it is stated that
“the CMP Implementation Plan is supported by four documents setting out delivery actions for Active Travel, Parking,
Public Transport and Road Safety.” We find that the scoring and some of the decisions on Pausing or Proceeding in
the report do not take adequate account of some of these, particularly as regards Public Transport. We also query
the lack of transparency in the scoring process. And are unclear as to how the scoring deals with comparisons, in
order to identify the best projects to deliver modal shift.
To take a specific example – ‘on our patch’ – our two community councils, covering the coastal strip from Seafield to
Granton, are unconvinced that the Leith Connections Phase 3 (Hawthornevale to Seafield cycle route) is correctly
evaluated as qualifying to Proceed. We would recommend that it is instead moved to the Paused list.
We are not anti Active Travel, and we support rather than oppose a cycle route through this area, but we find
ourselves asking the following questions:
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New Town & Broughton Community Council @ntbcc.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
NTBCC along with @edinburghbug.bsky.social & @livingstreetsedi.bsky.social have submitted deputations to the Transport & Env. Committee (item 7.5 – City Mobility Plan – Capital Investment Programme Prioritisation Outputs) bit.ly/3SIQpym NTBCC deputation 👇
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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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New Town & Broughton Community Council @ntbcc.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Quiet contemplation in the sun - seems a good spot for some benches ?
Six people sitting in the sun on the raised kerb outside Charlotte Square gardens
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Calton Hill Conservation Trust @caltonhill.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
CALL for VOLUNTEERS on Thursday morning (15 May)! We are laying new turf in front of the Calton Hill National Monument. New earth has already been prepared (see photo). Come along and join us! Contact <chair@caltonhilltrust.org> for more information.
Earth laid in front of the National Monument, Calton Hill, Edinburgh in preparation for returfing, 12 May 2025
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Cllr Jack Caldwell 🇺🇦 @jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Fab to speak to ~60 Edinburgh community cllrs tonight on the real change local democracy makes, highlighting some of the ways @leithcentralcc.bsky.social & @ntbcc.bsky.social stood up for NE Edin on Trams, Affordable Housing & #LeithChooses Please do join yr CC: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/community-pl...
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The Edinburgh Reporter @edinreporter.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Five things you need to know today Council's Traffic Regulation Orders Sub-Committee This committee meeting today has what looks like a lightweight agenda. but the New Town and Broughton Community Council would beg to differ. The community council has written an article on their website which is…
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Five things you need to know today
Council's Traffic Regulation Orders Sub-Committee This committee meeting today has what looks like a lightweight agenda. but the New Town and Broughton Community Council would beg to differ. The community council has written an article on their website which is almost an open letter or a replacement for a deputation - since they are not able to make a deputation to this quasi-judicial meeting.
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New Town & Broughton Community Council @ntbcc.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Final agenda & link now available for the May meeting to be held via ZOOM on Monday 12 May at the normal start time of 7:00pm. This will include an update on the Dunard Centre project by Jo Buckley, Chief Executive, IMPACT Scotland. www.ntbcc.org.uk/agenda-for-may-ntbcc-meeting-published/
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Agenda for May NTBCC Meeting Published
The next meeting of the New Town and Broughton Community Council will take place on Monday 12 May 2025, starting at 7.00pm. This meeting will be held online on Zoom. The link for this meeting is as…
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Edinburgh Bus Users Group @edinburghbug.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
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New Town & Broughton Community Council @ntbcc.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Draft agenda now available for the April IN PERSON meeting on Monday 14 April in Broughton St Mary's. This will include arrangements for the new term of the community council following the recent election. PLEASE NOTE starting time of 6:45pm. bit.ly/3RdT7LA
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Agenda for Meeting of New Town and Broughton Community Council on 14 April 2025
The agenda for the next meeting of the New Town and Broughton Community Council on Monday 14 April 2025 at the Drummond Room, Broughton St Mary’s Church on Bellevue Crescent is shown below. P…
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New Town & Broughton Community Council @ntbcc.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Napier University students are undertaking a project on behalf of NTBCC on how to broaden our engagement with the local community, especially younger residents. A questionnaire to gather views is available below, please let them know your views and pass on the link to others. bit.ly/42rkrva
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Napier University Project looking at Increasing Community Council Engagement
A group of students from Napier University are undertaking a project on behalf of the New Town and Broughton Community Council to look at how we might broaden our engagement with our local communit…
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New Town & Broughton Community Council @ntbcc.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Date for the diary ? The Friends of King George V Park are aiming to re-establish & are holding their AGM on Wednesday 23 April at 7:00pm in Broughton St Mary's Church. Open to all, new friends & old.....
Notice attached to tree guard advertising the Friends of King George V Park AGM
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The Edinburgh Reporter @edinreporter.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Is Edinburgh on the Road to Nowhere? The state of our city centre streets is regarded as the visual identification of a public domain in decline. Potholes have steadily risen as a topic of political debate, with the Starmer government hoping to address the "pothole plague" in its policy document…
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Is Edinburgh on the Road to Nowhere?
The state of our city centre streets is regarded as the visual identification of a public domain in decline. Potholes have steadily risen as a topic of political debate, with the Starmer government hoping to address the "pothole plague" in its policy document The Plan for Change. Roads and pavements are part of a city's streetscape, the visual elements of a street, including the road, pavements and street furniture.
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New Town & Broughton Community Council @ntbcc.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Not sure as to the process here but this does reflect the concerns raised by @NTBCC & others.
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