Leith Central Community Council
@leithcentralcc.bsky.social
Representing Albion, Bonnington, Easter Road, Hillside, Leith Walk, Pilrig, South Leith
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.
LCCC Meeting – Mon 17 Nov, 7pm
Nelson Hall, McDonald Rd Library.
Open to all local residents & businesses — come hear updates & share views on:
🚓 Policing
🏗️ Planning
🚍 Transport
🌳 Parks
🍻 Licensing
Nelson Hall, McDonald Rd Library.
Open to all local residents & businesses — come hear updates & share views on:
🚓 Policing
🏗️ Planning
🚍 Transport
🌳 Parks
🍻 Licensing
November 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
LCCC Meeting – Mon 17 Nov, 7pm
Nelson Hall, McDonald Rd Library.
Open to all local residents & businesses — come hear updates & share views on:
🚓 Policing
🏗️ Planning
🚍 Transport
🌳 Parks
🍻 Licensing
Nelson Hall, McDonald Rd Library.
Open to all local residents & businesses — come hear updates & share views on:
🚓 Policing
🏗️ Planning
🚍 Transport
🌳 Parks
🍻 Licensing
🏘️ 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
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
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
🏘️ 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
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
🚦 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.
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.
October 31, 2025 at 11:28 AM
🚦 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.
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.
📣 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
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
October 23, 2025 at 12:42 PM
📣 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
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
📣 Last weekend to have your say
Help shape Leith’s future — the Local Place Plan survey closes soon. 🏘️🚲🌳
Share your views on housing, transport, greenspaces & more:
👉 www.ealaimpacts.co.uk/leith-place-plan
Every voice counts.
Help shape Leith’s future — the Local Place Plan survey closes soon. 🏘️🚲🌳
Share your views on housing, transport, greenspaces & more:
👉 www.ealaimpacts.co.uk/leith-place-plan
Every voice counts.
Leith Place Plan — Eala
www.ealaimpacts.co.uk
October 21, 2025 at 10:43 AM
📣 Last weekend to have your say
Help shape Leith’s future — the Local Place Plan survey closes soon. 🏘️🚲🌳
Share your views on housing, transport, greenspaces & more:
👉 www.ealaimpacts.co.uk/leith-place-plan
Every voice counts.
Help shape Leith’s future — the Local Place Plan survey closes soon. 🏘️🚲🌳
Share your views on housing, transport, greenspaces & more:
👉 www.ealaimpacts.co.uk/leith-place-plan
Every voice counts.
🚫 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.
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.
October 9, 2025 at 3:58 PM
🚫 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.
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.
📋✨ LCCC seeks a Minutes Secretary (paid £60/month) to attend monthly meetings (3rd Mon, 7–9pm, not July) & produce minutes. Ideal: strong listening & writing, detail-oriented, interested in local affairs, familiar with Word. Email engagement@leithcentralcc.co.uk
September 23, 2025 at 7:53 AM
📋✨ LCCC seeks a Minutes Secretary (paid £60/month) to attend monthly meetings (3rd Mon, 7–9pm, not July) & produce minutes. Ideal: strong listening & writing, detail-oriented, interested in local affairs, familiar with Word. Email engagement@leithcentralcc.co.uk
🎶 Meas Mór – Kabin Crew x Tinderbox Collective
Tha seo glè mhath! 🙌 Young musicians from Leith & Cork came together online to co-write Meas Mór — an Irish–Scots Gaelic rap celebrating language, culture & friendship. Big respect tae the Taobh na Pàirce weans in our LCCC area! 🎥 youtu.be/whwQfPVOFjI
Tha seo glè mhath! 🙌 Young musicians from Leith & Cork came together online to co-write Meas Mór — an Irish–Scots Gaelic rap celebrating language, culture & friendship. Big respect tae the Taobh na Pàirce weans in our LCCC area! 🎥 youtu.be/whwQfPVOFjI
Meas Mór – Kabin Crew x Tinderbox
YouTube video by The Kabin Studio
youtu.be
September 20, 2025 at 5:24 PM
🎶 Meas Mór – Kabin Crew x Tinderbox Collective
Tha seo glè mhath! 🙌 Young musicians from Leith & Cork came together online to co-write Meas Mór — an Irish–Scots Gaelic rap celebrating language, culture & friendship. Big respect tae the Taobh na Pàirce weans in our LCCC area! 🎥 youtu.be/whwQfPVOFjI
Tha seo glè mhath! 🙌 Young musicians from Leith & Cork came together online to co-write Meas Mór — an Irish–Scots Gaelic rap celebrating language, culture & friendship. Big respect tae the Taobh na Pàirce weans in our LCCC area! 🎥 youtu.be/whwQfPVOFjI
🏘️ 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?
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?
September 19, 2025 at 4:50 PM
🏘️ 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?
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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The Trust are calling an EROSION EMERGENCY — asking the council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social to re-bank, re-seed and re-turf CALTON HILL between now and the end of the year. @spurtle.bsky.social @edinburghminute.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social
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September 16, 2025 at 9:16 AM
The Trust are calling an EROSION EMERGENCY — asking the council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social to re-bank, re-seed and re-turf CALTON HILL between now and the end of the year. @spurtle.bsky.social @edinburghminute.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social
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🧳 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❓
September 16, 2025 at 8:08 AM
🧳 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❓
Reminder: LCCC meeting tonight, 7 PM at Nelson Hall 🕖📍. Updates on policing, planning, transport, parks & more, plus an open forum for residents & businesses. Full agenda 👉 tinyurl.com/7ssjetye
. All welcome!
. All welcome!
LCCC meeting papers - Google Drive
tinyurl.com
September 15, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Reminder: LCCC meeting tonight, 7 PM at Nelson Hall 🕖📍. Updates on policing, planning, transport, parks & more, plus an open forum for residents & businesses. Full agenda 👉 tinyurl.com/7ssjetye
. All welcome!
. All welcome!
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EROSION in 2025 worst for many years — with the loss of whole stretches of top soil. This is our biggest problem. We can pick up litter in a moment, we can move portaloos in a day, we _could_ close road access to motor vehicles whenever we chose — but erosion takes time & careful work to remedy. 1/
September 11, 2025 at 8:40 AM
EROSION in 2025 worst for many years — with the loss of whole stretches of top soil. This is our biggest problem. We can pick up litter in a moment, we can move portaloos in a day, we _could_ close road access to motor vehicles whenever we chose — but erosion takes time & careful work to remedy. 1/
🌱💐 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?
But is it sustainable that locals must carry the load (and the water)?
What do you think?
September 11, 2025 at 2:16 PM
🌱💐 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?
But is it sustainable that locals must carry the load (and the water)?
What do you think?
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
September 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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
Next LCCC meeting: Mon 15 Sept, 7pm at Nelson Hall, McDonald Road Library. Open to all residents & businesses — hear updates on local issues + share your views in the open forum. Agenda/papers 👉 bit.ly/LCCCpapers
LCCC meeting papers - Google Drive
bit.ly
September 8, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Next LCCC meeting: Mon 15 Sept, 7pm at Nelson Hall, McDonald Road Library. Open to all residents & businesses — hear updates on local issues + share your views in the open forum. Agenda/papers 👉 bit.ly/LCCCpapers
🏘️ 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
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
September 1, 2025 at 8:04 PM
🏘️ 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
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
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.
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.
August 29, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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.
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.
🚮 Overflowing bin in Leith? 🚮
Report it to the Council ⬇️
👉 edinburgh.gov.uk/communalbin
📞 0131 200 2000
🐦 @edinhelp (with location + photo)
Include bin type + exact location. Every report helps keep Leith clean. 💪
#Leith #Edinburgh
Report it to the Council ⬇️
👉 edinburgh.gov.uk/communalbin
📞 0131 200 2000
🐦 @edinhelp (with location + photo)
Include bin type + exact location. Every report helps keep Leith clean. 💪
#Leith #Edinburgh
Report a full or overflowing communal bin
Report a full or overflowing communal bin.
edinburgh.gov.uk
August 20, 2025 at 8:31 AM
🚮 Overflowing bin in Leith? 🚮
Report it to the Council ⬇️
👉 edinburgh.gov.uk/communalbin
📞 0131 200 2000
🐦 @edinhelp (with location + photo)
Include bin type + exact location. Every report helps keep Leith clean. 💪
#Leith #Edinburgh
Report it to the Council ⬇️
👉 edinburgh.gov.uk/communalbin
📞 0131 200 2000
🐦 @edinhelp (with location + photo)
Include bin type + exact location. Every report helps keep Leith clean. 💪
#Leith #Edinburgh
📣 Leith Central CC meets tonight, 7pm at Nelson Hall, McDonald Rd Library.
Agenda highlights: policing, planning (incl. PBSA Murano Place & short-term lets), transport, parks 🌳 + open forum for residents.
📂 Papers: bit.ly/LCCCpapers
Agenda highlights: policing, planning (incl. PBSA Murano Place & short-term lets), transport, parks 🌳 + open forum for residents.
📂 Papers: bit.ly/LCCCpapers
LCCC meeting papers - Google Drive
bit.ly
August 18, 2025 at 7:50 AM
📣 Leith Central CC meets tonight, 7pm at Nelson Hall, McDonald Rd Library.
Agenda highlights: policing, planning (incl. PBSA Murano Place & short-term lets), transport, parks 🌳 + open forum for residents.
📂 Papers: bit.ly/LCCCpapers
Agenda highlights: policing, planning (incl. PBSA Murano Place & short-term lets), transport, parks 🌳 + open forum for residents.
📂 Papers: bit.ly/LCCCpapers
We’re back from summer recess and ready to get stuck in!
Next Leith Central Community Council meeting:
📅 Mon 18 Aug, 7pm
📍 Nelson Hall, McDonald Rd Library
Agenda includes: policing, planning, transport, parks & more.
Open forum for residents & businesses.
Papers: bit.ly/LCCCpapers
Next Leith Central Community Council meeting:
📅 Mon 18 Aug, 7pm
📍 Nelson Hall, McDonald Rd Library
Agenda includes: policing, planning, transport, parks & more.
Open forum for residents & businesses.
Papers: bit.ly/LCCCpapers
LCCC meeting papers - Google Drive
bit.ly
August 13, 2025 at 9:07 AM
We’re back from summer recess and ready to get stuck in!
Next Leith Central Community Council meeting:
📅 Mon 18 Aug, 7pm
📍 Nelson Hall, McDonald Rd Library
Agenda includes: policing, planning, transport, parks & more.
Open forum for residents & businesses.
Papers: bit.ly/LCCCpapers
Next Leith Central Community Council meeting:
📅 Mon 18 Aug, 7pm
📍 Nelson Hall, McDonald Rd Library
Agenda includes: policing, planning, transport, parks & more.
Open forum for residents & businesses.
Papers: bit.ly/LCCCpapers
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Currently blooming in Arthur Street planter: rudbekia, sedum, calendula, a tiny lobelia, nasturtium & the end of the honesty (not a metaphor). Hoverflies and bees, a butterfly.
#Leithlife #greensky #gardening #biodiversity
@jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social @leithcentralcc.bsky.social
#Leithlife #greensky #gardening #biodiversity
@jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social @leithcentralcc.bsky.social
August 13, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Currently blooming in Arthur Street planter: rudbekia, sedum, calendula, a tiny lobelia, nasturtium & the end of the honesty (not a metaphor). Hoverflies and bees, a butterfly.
#Leithlife #greensky #gardening #biodiversity
@jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social @leithcentralcc.bsky.social
#Leithlife #greensky #gardening #biodiversity
@jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social @leithcentralcc.bsky.social
🎨 What should the tram project leave behind for Leith?
At the recent Tram Town Neighbourhoods meeting we raised ideas about lasting community benefits. #LeithCentral #TramsToNewhaven
July 12, 2025 at 10:03 AM
🎨 What should the tram project leave behind for Leith?
At the recent Tram Town Neighbourhoods meeting we raised ideas about lasting community benefits. #LeithCentral #TramsToNewhaven
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Proposed #LeithWalk #tourist development: A big box of an APARTHOTEL in back of ex-Crawford's Antiques (now Origano). It's HUGE & will block light to long-suffering residents. Comment / object here citydev-portal.edinburgh.gov.uk/idoxpa-web/a...
@spurtle.bsky.social @leithcentralcc.bsky.social
@spurtle.bsky.social @leithcentralcc.bsky.social
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Demolition of existing vacant warehouse building (use class 6) and erection of Apart-Hotel (Sui Generis) with associated amenity space, landscaping and cycle parki...
citydev-portal.edinburgh.gov.uk
July 1, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Proposed #LeithWalk #tourist development: A big box of an APARTHOTEL in back of ex-Crawford's Antiques (now Origano). It's HUGE & will block light to long-suffering residents. Comment / object here citydev-portal.edinburgh.gov.uk/idoxpa-web/a...
@spurtle.bsky.social @leithcentralcc.bsky.social
@spurtle.bsky.social @leithcentralcc.bsky.social