Cllr Jack Caldwell 🇺🇦
@jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social
⚓ Leith Walk ward Scottish Liberal Democrats councillor 🔶️🇪🇺. Passionate about poverty,🌳,🏳️🌈,🚶🚴 & North Edinburgh | 🎸Dio & Judas Priest 🤘 | Former Abbeyhill @Scouts ldr & @Pilmeny | He/Him
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🚌 From tomorrow, the CEC-renewed 13 bus from Lochend to Craigleith (via St Clair Street, Dalmeny Street, Leith Walk, McDonald Road and Broughton Road) will be a blue McGills Bluebird bus, pictured below on Dalmeny Street.
Hourly timetable: www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/services/MESC/13
Hourly timetable: www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/services/MESC/13
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t was the largest boat that ever sank in the Great Lakes, claiming the lives of 29 people whose bodies were never recovered. The accident prompted new maritime regulations and one of Lightfoot's most successful songs: ultimateclassicrock.com/the-wreck-of...
50 Years Ago: The SS Edmund Fitzgerald Sinks and Inspires a Gordon Lightfoot Hit
On Nov. 10, 1975, the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sunk in the Great Lakes, inspiring Gordon Lightfoot to write a hit song called 'The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.'
ultimateclassicrock.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:24 PM
t was the largest boat that ever sank in the Great Lakes, claiming the lives of 29 people whose bodies were never recovered. The accident prompted new maritime regulations and one of Lightfoot's most successful songs: ultimateclassicrock.com/the-wreck-of...
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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.
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.
November 12, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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.
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.
The imminent @leithchooses.bsky.social has >40 applications submitted; more than ever.
Cllr Rae & I spent today with Leith Community cllrs & steering group sorting through.
Hoping to welcome lots of residents to Leith Community Centre in Jan to learn about them www.leithchooses.net/leithchooses...
Cllr Rae & I spent today with Leith Community cllrs & steering group sorting through.
Hoping to welcome lots of residents to Leith Community Centre in Jan to learn about them www.leithchooses.net/leithchooses...
LeithChooses 2025-2026
Process 2025-2026 Theme 2025-2026 Grant Pot 2025-2026 Voting 2025-2026 Boost vote 2025-2026 Gallery of Project Applications 2025-2026: to be published after applications close Results 2025-2026: to…
www.leithchooses.net
November 12, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The imminent @leithchooses.bsky.social has >40 applications submitted; more than ever.
Cllr Rae & I spent today with Leith Community cllrs & steering group sorting through.
Hoping to welcome lots of residents to Leith Community Centre in Jan to learn about them www.leithchooses.net/leithchooses...
Cllr Rae & I spent today with Leith Community cllrs & steering group sorting through.
Hoping to welcome lots of residents to Leith Community Centre in Jan to learn about them www.leithchooses.net/leithchooses...
As a few folk have asked about the access / parking situation on Elm Row, I understand bollards should be installed on the crossing build-out behind the bus stops to protect pedestrian space.
I have asked about potentially returning bollards to the side of the cycle lane.
I have asked about potentially returning bollards to the side of the cycle lane.
November 6, 2025 at 2:23 PM
As a few folk have asked about the access / parking situation on Elm Row, I understand bollards should be installed on the crossing build-out behind the bus stops to protect pedestrian space.
I have asked about potentially returning bollards to the side of the cycle lane.
I have asked about potentially returning bollards to the side of the cycle lane.
Libraries are precious spaces, & given the Council's just reviewed timings - should be open for communities.
I was disappointed last summer Leith Library was closed for #GE24.
Glad to get cross party support last month to start formally tracking Edinburgh library availability.
I was disappointed last summer Leith Library was closed for #GE24.
Glad to get cross party support last month to start formally tracking Edinburgh library availability.
November 3, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Libraries are precious spaces, & given the Council's just reviewed timings - should be open for communities.
I was disappointed last summer Leith Library was closed for #GE24.
Glad to get cross party support last month to start formally tracking Edinburgh library availability.
I was disappointed last summer Leith Library was closed for #GE24.
Glad to get cross party support last month to start formally tracking Edinburgh library availability.
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ELGT are working with the Thriving greenspaces team to make improvements to 3 small parks in Leith. This includes Mill Lane, Junction Street and Dalmeny Street Parks. We are working with the The Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society to run community planting days in November.
October 31, 2025 at 2:14 PM
ELGT are working with the Thriving greenspaces team to make improvements to 3 small parks in Leith. This includes Mill Lane, Junction Street and Dalmeny Street Parks. We are working with the The Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society to run community planting days in November.
Just attended the 'End Poverty Edinburgh' launch of their 2025 inquiry into equality in the city, updated from their 2020 work. Clearly lots to be done, esp. around prevention & %income spent on housing & utilities.
Full report worth reading:
edinburghpovertycommission.org.uk/2025/10/31/a...
Full report worth reading:
edinburghpovertycommission.org.uk/2025/10/31/a...
A Just Capital 2025: new actions to end poverty in Edinburgh - Poverty Commission Edinburgh
The Edinburgh Poverty Commission are today publishing the findings of their 2025 inquiry into the solutions to poverty in Scotland’s capital city. The full report is available for download HERE. To m...
edinburghpovertycommission.org.uk
October 31, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Just attended the 'End Poverty Edinburgh' launch of their 2025 inquiry into equality in the city, updated from their 2020 work. Clearly lots to be done, esp. around prevention & %income spent on housing & utilities.
Full report worth reading:
edinburghpovertycommission.org.uk/2025/10/31/a...
Full report worth reading:
edinburghpovertycommission.org.uk/2025/10/31/a...
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At #edinwebcast: Cllr @jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social asks with the bike hire scheme expansion, when docks will be installed to keep pavements clear & improve accessibility both for people navigating around bike stations & using them. Leader pledges review. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...
Edinburgh cycle hire scheme set to be expanded with more bikes and bigger boundaries
Edinburgh’s cycle hire scheme is to be expanded, with more bikes and extended boundaries.
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:11 PM
At #edinwebcast: Cllr @jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social asks with the bike hire scheme expansion, when docks will be installed to keep pavements clear & improve accessibility both for people navigating around bike stations & using them. Leader pledges review. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...
Was an honour as always to help judge the Friends of Montgomery Street Park Halloween Party 'Pumpkin (and neep) & Costume Competition' last night.
Loads of young people put up amazing efforts & every single one was brilliant!
Loads of young people put up amazing efforts & every single one was brilliant!
October 27, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Was an honour as always to help judge the Friends of Montgomery Street Park Halloween Party 'Pumpkin (and neep) & Costume Competition' last night.
Loads of young people put up amazing efforts & every single one was brilliant!
Loads of young people put up amazing efforts & every single one was brilliant!
Popped by very briefly y'day to try & hear End Poverty Edinburgh & the Fire Brigade Union talk about social rent housing, poverty prevention funding, & proposed closures of fire stations affecting North East Edinburgh. Thank you CPAG & others for hosting! #ScotlandDemandsBetter
Inspiring day on #ScotlandDemandsBetter march with other members of @endchildpoverty.bsky.social Thousands uniting for better social security, better jobs and better public services to #endchildpoverty. Now its time for decision makers @ukparliament.parliament.uk & @scotparl.bsky.social to act!
October 26, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Popped by very briefly y'day to try & hear End Poverty Edinburgh & the Fire Brigade Union talk about social rent housing, poverty prevention funding, & proposed closures of fire stations affecting North East Edinburgh. Thank you CPAG & others for hosting! #ScotlandDemandsBetter
Was a joy to attend Pilmeny Dev Project board meeting on Buchanan Street this week
Despite hard climate for 3rd sector, they're doing brill pro-health, anti-poverty work for Leith, Broughton & Hillside's older, younger & carer residents.
Check out their programme at pilmenydevelopmentproject.co.uk
Despite hard climate for 3rd sector, they're doing brill pro-health, anti-poverty work for Leith, Broughton & Hillside's older, younger & carer residents.
Check out their programme at pilmenydevelopmentproject.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Was a joy to attend Pilmeny Dev Project board meeting on Buchanan Street this week
Despite hard climate for 3rd sector, they're doing brill pro-health, anti-poverty work for Leith, Broughton & Hillside's older, younger & carer residents.
Check out their programme at pilmenydevelopmentproject.co.uk
Despite hard climate for 3rd sector, they're doing brill pro-health, anti-poverty work for Leith, Broughton & Hillside's older, younger & carer residents.
Check out their programme at pilmenydevelopmentproject.co.uk
Grand to attend #SLDconf & meet many charities & orgs including @meactionscotland.bsky.social, @asthmaandlung.org.uk, & the Educational Institute of Scotland to discuss everything from #LongCovid & classroom / school grounds' clean air, to Pupil Support capacity. www.facebook.com/meactionscot...
MEAction Scotland
Conference season continues with the Scottish Liberal Democrats party conference in Glasgow. A one day conference means #MEAction Scotland volunteers have to make sure they are speaking to as wide a.....
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October 22, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Grand to attend #SLDconf & meet many charities & orgs including @meactionscotland.bsky.social, @asthmaandlung.org.uk, & the Educational Institute of Scotland to discuss everything from #LongCovid & classroom / school grounds' clean air, to Pupil Support capacity. www.facebook.com/meactionscot...
Picked up 2 leaflets recently re support events in Leith this month for housing/antisocial behaviour & employment respectively.
The new "Household Support" service have started drop-ins at Leith Library (Mon 20th) & @capitalcitypart.bsky.social have a Jobs Fair at Leith Community Centre (Wed 29th).
The new "Household Support" service have started drop-ins at Leith Library (Mon 20th) & @capitalcitypart.bsky.social have a Jobs Fair at Leith Community Centre (Wed 29th).
October 17, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Picked up 2 leaflets recently re support events in Leith this month for housing/antisocial behaviour & employment respectively.
The new "Household Support" service have started drop-ins at Leith Library (Mon 20th) & @capitalcitypart.bsky.social have a Jobs Fair at Leith Community Centre (Wed 29th).
The new "Household Support" service have started drop-ins at Leith Library (Mon 20th) & @capitalcitypart.bsky.social have a Jobs Fair at Leith Community Centre (Wed 29th).
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Rest in peace, Ace Frehley. Details here:
Original Kiss Lead Guitarist Ace Frehley Dead at 74
Founding Kiss lead guitarist Ace Frehley died at the age of 74 in October 2025.
ultimateclassicrock.com
October 16, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Rest in peace, Ace Frehley. Details here:
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As reported recently in the North Edinburgh News, there's now only 10 days to submit your project application!
Our last support session is this Wed (15th), 5.30pm at Leith Community Centre! Talk to our volunteer team if you want help with your application! nen.press/leithchooses...
Our last support session is this Wed (15th), 5.30pm at Leith Community Centre! Talk to our volunteer team if you want help with your application! nen.press/leithchooses...
LeithChooses: Applications Open!
WELLBEING IN LEITH GETS LEITHCHOOSES 2026 FUNDING BOOST LeithChooses is delighted to announce that applications are now open for funding bids for community projects across the wider Leith area! Or…
nen.press
October 12, 2025 at 8:57 PM
As reported recently in the North Edinburgh News, there's now only 10 days to submit your project application!
Our last support session is this Wed (15th), 5.30pm at Leith Community Centre! Talk to our volunteer team if you want help with your application! nen.press/leithchooses...
Our last support session is this Wed (15th), 5.30pm at Leith Community Centre! Talk to our volunteer team if you want help with your application! nen.press/leithchooses...
Leith is one of Scotland's (& the UK's) most densely populated neighbourhoods with loads of people walking, using a wheelchair, pushing a pram, or cycling down/across Easter Road.
But many drivers I spoke to also want to see calming measures & improvements. www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2025/10/10/e...
But many drivers I spoke to also want to see calming measures & improvements. www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2025/10/10/e...
Edinburgh councillor starts campaign to improve safety on “scary” Leith junction - Deadline News
AN EDINBURGH councillor has launched a petition to urge his colleagues on the council to improve a notorious junction on Easter Road.
www.deadlinenews.co.uk
October 11, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Leith is one of Scotland's (& the UK's) most densely populated neighbourhoods with loads of people walking, using a wheelchair, pushing a pram, or cycling down/across Easter Road.
But many drivers I spoke to also want to see calming measures & improvements. www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2025/10/10/e...
But many drivers I spoke to also want to see calming measures & improvements. www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2025/10/10/e...
Such a tragic event - my thoughts are with the gentleman's friends & family, and anyone impacted by it.
Police enquiries are still ongoing so if you know anything about what happened on Annandale Street, please use reference: 0302 // Sun 28th Sep. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/81-year...
Police enquiries are still ongoing so if you know anything about what happened on Annandale Street, please use reference: 0302 // Sun 28th Sep. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/81-year...
81-year-old man dies following Edinburgh crash involving pedestrian and bus in Leith
A man rushed to hospital following a crash in Edinburgh at the end of last month has sadly died in hospital.
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com
October 6, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Such a tragic event - my thoughts are with the gentleman's friends & family, and anyone impacted by it.
Police enquiries are still ongoing so if you know anything about what happened on Annandale Street, please use reference: 0302 // Sun 28th Sep. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/81-year...
Police enquiries are still ongoing so if you know anything about what happened on Annandale Street, please use reference: 0302 // Sun 28th Sep. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/81-year...
Genuinely UNBELIEVABLE...
Delivering a letter launching my pedestrian safety petition on the junction of Easter Road & Dalmeny Street / St Clair Street, & emerge out a stairwell to another crash.
Spoke to Police & everyone ok but shaken up.
This can't keep happening.
Delivering a letter launching my pedestrian safety petition on the junction of Easter Road & Dalmeny Street / St Clair Street, & emerge out a stairwell to another crash.
Spoke to Police & everyone ok but shaken up.
This can't keep happening.
October 4, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Genuinely UNBELIEVABLE...
Delivering a letter launching my pedestrian safety petition on the junction of Easter Road & Dalmeny Street / St Clair Street, & emerge out a stairwell to another crash.
Spoke to Police & everyone ok but shaken up.
This can't keep happening.
Delivering a letter launching my pedestrian safety petition on the junction of Easter Road & Dalmeny Street / St Clair Street, & emerge out a stairwell to another crash.
Spoke to Police & everyone ok but shaken up.
This can't keep happening.
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Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following a serious crash involving a bus and a pedestrian.
The incident happened on Sunday, 28 September, 2025, at around 1.20am on Annandale Street, at the junction with Haddington Place :-
tinyurl.com/EDI0310Police
The incident happened on Sunday, 28 September, 2025, at around 1.20am on Annandale Street, at the junction with Haddington Place :-
tinyurl.com/EDI0310Police
Appeal for witnesses following crash involving pedestrian and bus in Edinburgh City Centre
Appeal for witnesses following crash involving pedestrian and bus in Edinburgh City Centre news release
tinyurl.com
October 3, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following a serious crash involving a bus and a pedestrian.
The incident happened on Sunday, 28 September, 2025, at around 1.20am on Annandale Street, at the junction with Haddington Place :-
tinyurl.com/EDI0310Police
The incident happened on Sunday, 28 September, 2025, at around 1.20am on Annandale Street, at the junction with Haddington Place :-
tinyurl.com/EDI0310Police
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"We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Jane Goodall.
She was a force for nature, tirelessly advocating for the protection and restoration of our natural world.
Her presence will be sorely missed." - Tanya Steele, CEO WWF UK.
She was a force for nature, tirelessly advocating for the protection and restoration of our natural world.
Her presence will be sorely missed." - Tanya Steele, CEO WWF UK.
October 1, 2025 at 10:11 PM
"We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Jane Goodall.
She was a force for nature, tirelessly advocating for the protection and restoration of our natural world.
Her presence will be sorely missed." - Tanya Steele, CEO WWF UK.
She was a force for nature, tirelessly advocating for the protection and restoration of our natural world.
Her presence will be sorely missed." - Tanya Steele, CEO WWF UK.
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ISSUE 355 PUBLISHED TODAY.—3D copies available from 3D shops, services and libraries across Broughton and beyond. Pdfs downloadable from our website here: broughtonspurtle.org.uk
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
October 1, 2025 at 6:51 AM
ISSUE 355 PUBLISHED TODAY.—3D copies available from 3D shops, services and libraries across Broughton and beyond. Pdfs downloadable from our website here: broughtonspurtle.org.uk
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
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📢Customer Info: From the start of service tomorrow Sat 27 Sept until the end of service on Mon 29 Sept, trams will operate a split service between Newhaven-Picardy Place and Edinburgh Airport-Haymarket
🦺This is due to engineering works taking place in the city centre
👉More info: bit.ly/487MT9T
🦺This is due to engineering works taking place in the city centre
👉More info: bit.ly/487MT9T
Temporary changes to tram services for essential engineering works at West End
We’ll be shutting a section of the tram network for 72 hours in September so that the network can undergo essential engineering work as part of our programme of planned renewals. We understand this wi...
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September 26, 2025 at 8:36 AM
📢Customer Info: From the start of service tomorrow Sat 27 Sept until the end of service on Mon 29 Sept, trams will operate a split service between Newhaven-Picardy Place and Edinburgh Airport-Haymarket
🦺This is due to engineering works taking place in the city centre
👉More info: bit.ly/487MT9T
🦺This is due to engineering works taking place in the city centre
👉More info: bit.ly/487MT9T
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Lib Dems on Starmer’s digital id plans: Nope www.libdemvoice.org/lib-dems-on-...
Lib Dems on Starmer’s digital ID: Nope.
Keir Starmer is expected to announce a compulsory digital ID card for British citizens tomorrow. Thankfully, our Science and Technology spokesperson Victoria Collins has committed the party to opposin...
www.libdemvoice.org
September 25, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Lib Dems on Starmer’s digital id plans: Nope www.libdemvoice.org/lib-dems-on-...
Edinburgh #HousingEmergency latest 🤨
September 25, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Edinburgh #HousingEmergency latest 🤨
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Just under a month left to submit your project application! We're announcing 3 additional applicant support sessions:
- Wed 1 Oct, 4pm at McDonald Road Library.
- Sat 4 Oct, 10am - 4pm at Utilita Leith (Kirkgate).
- Wed 15 Oct, 5.30pm at Leith Community Centre.
No need to book - just come along!
- Wed 1 Oct, 4pm at McDonald Road Library.
- Sat 4 Oct, 10am - 4pm at Utilita Leith (Kirkgate).
- Wed 15 Oct, 5.30pm at Leith Community Centre.
No need to book - just come along!
September 24, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Just under a month left to submit your project application! We're announcing 3 additional applicant support sessions:
- Wed 1 Oct, 4pm at McDonald Road Library.
- Sat 4 Oct, 10am - 4pm at Utilita Leith (Kirkgate).
- Wed 15 Oct, 5.30pm at Leith Community Centre.
No need to book - just come along!
- Wed 1 Oct, 4pm at McDonald Road Library.
- Sat 4 Oct, 10am - 4pm at Utilita Leith (Kirkgate).
- Wed 15 Oct, 5.30pm at Leith Community Centre.
No need to book - just come along!