Old Town Community Council
@edoldtowncoco.bsky.social
We are the Community Council representing the day to day lives, issues and joys, of 9,000 residents and lots more frequenters, to the Old Town of Edinburgh. You will also find us over at X.com engaging as @EdOldTownCoCo
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The Old Town Needs You! 🫵
Nominations to join @edoldtowncoco.bsky.social have re-opened until 4pm on 17th April. If you live in the area and want to get involved in local democracy - the time is now!
Pop into The Crannie on Cranston St for forms or DM me for a phone call to find out more.
Nominations to join @edoldtowncoco.bsky.social have re-opened until 4pm on 17th April. If you live in the area and want to get involved in local democracy - the time is now!
Pop into The Crannie on Cranston St for forms or DM me for a phone call to find out more.
March 27, 2025 at 12:03 PM
The Old Town Needs You! 🫵
Nominations to join @edoldtowncoco.bsky.social have re-opened until 4pm on 17th April. If you live in the area and want to get involved in local democracy - the time is now!
Pop into The Crannie on Cranston St for forms or DM me for a phone call to find out more.
Nominations to join @edoldtowncoco.bsky.social have re-opened until 4pm on 17th April. If you live in the area and want to get involved in local democracy - the time is now!
Pop into The Crannie on Cranston St for forms or DM me for a phone call to find out more.
More details on the ‘speculative vision’ for West Princes Street Gardens.
“We also have ideas for East Princess Street Gardens but these currently confidential.”
www.richardmurphyarchitects.com/viewItem.php...
“We also have ideas for East Princess Street Gardens but these currently confidential.”
www.richardmurphyarchitects.com/viewItem.php...
Richard Murphy Architects
The late Sir Richard MacCormac, Past President of the RIBA wrote in the latest book about the practice 'what is formidable about the achievements of Richard Murphy Architects is the range of building ...
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March 14, 2025 at 9:23 AM
More details on the ‘speculative vision’ for West Princes Street Gardens.
“We also have ideas for East Princess Street Gardens but these currently confidential.”
www.richardmurphyarchitects.com/viewItem.php...
“We also have ideas for East Princess Street Gardens but these currently confidential.”
www.richardmurphyarchitects.com/viewItem.php...
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PRINCES STREET is a MAJOR issue for Edinburgh: FYI
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Our response to the recent consultation:
The Draft Strategy lacks priorities and timescales, it mixes strategic issues and operational matters. It is unclear what are, or are not, priorities.
"In summary.....the strategy needs to be re-thought, starting with a coherent vision for Princes Street"
The Draft Strategy lacks priorities and timescales, it mixes strategic issues and operational matters. It is unclear what are, or are not, priorities.
"In summary.....the strategy needs to be re-thought, starting with a coherent vision for Princes Street"
February 22, 2025 at 4:48 PM
PRINCES STREET is a MAJOR issue for Edinburgh: FYI
@edoldtowncoco.bsky.social @thecockburn.bsky.social @spurtle.bsky.social @edinburghminute.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social @edinburghlive.co.uk
@scotsman.com
@edoldtowncoco.bsky.social @thecockburn.bsky.social @spurtle.bsky.social @edinburghminute.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social @edinburghlive.co.uk
@scotsman.com
Our response to the Ross Bandstand consultation.
Do you want to see the Ross Bandstand refurbished?
“Yes”
If yes, what events should the Bandstand be able to host?
“A programme of year-round, low impact community events that …
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Do you want to see the Ross Bandstand refurbished?
“Yes”
If yes, what events should the Bandstand be able to host?
“A programme of year-round, low impact community events that …
1/2
December 19, 2024 at 10:24 PM
Our response to the Ross Bandstand consultation.
Do you want to see the Ross Bandstand refurbished?
“Yes”
If yes, what events should the Bandstand be able to host?
“A programme of year-round, low impact community events that …
1/2
Do you want to see the Ross Bandstand refurbished?
“Yes”
If yes, what events should the Bandstand be able to host?
“A programme of year-round, low impact community events that …
1/2
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Major events in West Princes Street Gardens consultation
The Association does not support an increase in the number of major events at the Ross Bandstand in West Princes Street Gardens.
Read our comments here:
tinyurl.com/269w7rtx
The Association does not support an increase in the number of major events at the Ross Bandstand in West Princes Street Gardens.
Read our comments here:
tinyurl.com/269w7rtx
Major events in West Princes Street Gardens consultation comments
The Association does not support an increase in the number of major events at the Ross Bandstand in West Princes Street Gardens.
tinyurl.com
December 18, 2024 at 2:18 PM
Major events in West Princes Street Gardens consultation
The Association does not support an increase in the number of major events at the Ross Bandstand in West Princes Street Gardens.
Read our comments here:
tinyurl.com/269w7rtx
The Association does not support an increase in the number of major events at the Ross Bandstand in West Princes Street Gardens.
Read our comments here:
tinyurl.com/269w7rtx
Our response to the Visitor Levy consultation
edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/1…
"We support the Edinburgh Tourism Strategy 2030 view that Edinburgh needs to continue appealing to visitors.
We believe this will be achieved through destination development and leadership …
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edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/1…
"We support the Edinburgh Tourism Strategy 2030 view that Edinburgh needs to continue appealing to visitors.
We believe this will be achieved through destination development and leadership …
1/3
December 19, 2024 at 10:17 PM
Our response to the Visitor Levy consultation
edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/1…
"We support the Edinburgh Tourism Strategy 2030 view that Edinburgh needs to continue appealing to visitors.
We believe this will be achieved through destination development and leadership …
1/3
edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/1…
"We support the Edinburgh Tourism Strategy 2030 view that Edinburgh needs to continue appealing to visitors.
We believe this will be achieved through destination development and leadership …
1/3
Please RT
The Visitor Levy will raise about £15,000,000 a year, for Edinburgh. But how do you want that money spent?
On public services?
On culture/festivals?
On the visitor economy?
consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/visitor-...
Have your say, before this Sunday
(15 December)
The Visitor Levy will raise about £15,000,000 a year, for Edinburgh. But how do you want that money spent?
On public services?
On culture/festivals?
On the visitor economy?
consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/visitor-...
Have your say, before this Sunday
(15 December)
December 13, 2024 at 4:01 PM
Please RT
The Visitor Levy will raise about £15,000,000 a year, for Edinburgh. But how do you want that money spent?
On public services?
On culture/festivals?
On the visitor economy?
consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/visitor-...
Have your say, before this Sunday
(15 December)
The Visitor Levy will raise about £15,000,000 a year, for Edinburgh. But how do you want that money spent?
On public services?
On culture/festivals?
On the visitor economy?
consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/visitor-...
Have your say, before this Sunday
(15 December)