Dalry plans
A local engagement event will be held on Thursday 11 April at St Bride’s Centre focusing on the new proposals for Dalry which the public is now being consulted on. Cllr Scott Arthur commented these are intended to make the area greener, healthier and a more vibrant place to work, live and visit.
He said: “The plans for the town centre aim to create a more attractive place, and have been designed with community input to make it easier to access local shops, schools and services with wider pavements, better cycling provision and reduced bus journey times.
“Ideas include features to create better spaces to spend time, with trees and nature, planting, public art, and opportunities to rest.”
The plans for the town centre aim to create a more attractive place, and have been designed with community input to make it easier to access local shops, schools and services with wider pavements, better cycling provision and reduced bus journey times.
Ideas include features to create better spaces to spend time, with trees and nature, planting, public art, and opportunities to rest.
General Election 2024
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Filmhouse fundraiser
The fundraising for the Reopening of The Filmhouse continues apace.
The target is £300,000 and the balance is quite small – in fact it is likely that with Gift Aid the target has been reached. But the Crowdfunder remains open for anyone to donate any last minute sums should you wish to.
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/filmhouse-open-the-doors
With the recently announced UK Government funding the doors will reopen in the autumn.
Murrayfield Community Council meeting
The community council meets next week on 16 April at 7.45pm in Saughtonhall Community Centee 22 Saughtonhall Avenue.
Out of all the levels of political representation (who all have a standing invitation to these regular meetings only Cllr Alan Beal attended the last one on 5 March. Presumably community councils can begin to expect an influx of politicians and prospective politicians visiting them in the next few months.
From last month’s minutes (still in draft form) it appears that the council are paying for hanging baskets on Roseburn Terrace for the shops to hang outside. Also there has been a large puddle outside Dine for some time and this had not yet been resolved.
Much discussion took place over the Roseburn Path and the anticipated tram extension. It is notable that Cllr Beal said that in relation to the tram he had “no idea where the funding would come from”. In the past the Scottish Government were persuaded to fund some of the tram projects.
And there was discussion of the impending opening of the City Centre West to East Link (CCWEL) – which has now happened.
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