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
Bonnington based charity the Compass Therapy Centre are having an open afternoon this Thursday, particularly for people with neurological conditions.
1 in 6 people in the UK have a neurological condition, so really pleased to see such a proactive response in our community.
1 in 6 people in the UK have a neurological condition, so really pleased to see such a proactive response in our community.
November 16, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Bonnington based charity the Compass Therapy Centre are having an open afternoon this Thursday, particularly for people with neurological conditions.
1 in 6 people in the UK have a neurological condition, so really pleased to see such a proactive response in our community.
1 in 6 people in the UK have a neurological condition, so really pleased to see such a proactive response in our community.
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.
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!
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
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).
Unfortunately, we've had longstanding issues pre the Albion Road closure - take your point but hopefully we can get better traffic calming & pedestrian/cyclist infrastructure (whether that's an island etc) without affecting the pavements.
October 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Unfortunately, we've had longstanding issues pre the Albion Road closure - take your point but hopefully we can get better traffic calming & pedestrian/cyclist infrastructure (whether that's an island etc) without affecting the pavements.
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.
Edinburgh #HousingEmergency latest 🤨
September 25, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Edinburgh #HousingEmergency latest 🤨
Gorgeous sunny day for the Redbraes Community Garden open day down at Bonnington; all welcome! 🍓🥬🍏
September 21, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Gorgeous sunny day for the Redbraes Community Garden open day down at Bonnington; all welcome! 🍓🥬🍏
Well done Abbeyhill Colony of Artists & Abbeyhill Primary School for a fantastic Day 1 so far of the 20th Annual event despite the 🌧
A vital place in #Edinburgh900 history 🎈 & on til 6pm tomorrow too with likely bluer skies!
A vital place in #Edinburgh900 history 🎈 & on til 6pm tomorrow too with likely bluer skies!
September 20, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Well done Abbeyhill Colony of Artists & Abbeyhill Primary School for a fantastic Day 1 so far of the 20th Annual event despite the 🌧
A vital place in #Edinburgh900 history 🎈 & on til 6pm tomorrow too with likely bluer skies!
A vital place in #Edinburgh900 history 🎈 & on til 6pm tomorrow too with likely bluer skies!
It was good to squeeze a quick visit to the Broughton History Society between the Friends of Pilrig Park & @ntbcc.bsky.social meetings on a few Monday eves ago.
All 3 groups are looking for members!
Broughton History Society's next talk is at McDonald Rd Library, 6pm Oct 6th about Bellevue House.
All 3 groups are looking for members!
Broughton History Society's next talk is at McDonald Rd Library, 6pm Oct 6th about Bellevue House.
September 18, 2025 at 6:58 PM
It was good to squeeze a quick visit to the Broughton History Society between the Friends of Pilrig Park & @ntbcc.bsky.social meetings on a few Monday eves ago.
All 3 groups are looking for members!
Broughton History Society's next talk is at McDonald Rd Library, 6pm Oct 6th about Bellevue House.
All 3 groups are looking for members!
Broughton History Society's next talk is at McDonald Rd Library, 6pm Oct 6th about Bellevue House.
🚒 Caught up with Scottish Fire & Rescue in Leith last wknd to discuss the challenges of safety in tenements
The consultation to close Marionville Stn still live if you want to see it saved - densely populated areas deserve & rely on fast response times: firescotland.citizenspace.com/sfrs-communi...
The consultation to close Marionville Stn still live if you want to see it saved - densely populated areas deserve & rely on fast response times: firescotland.citizenspace.com/sfrs-communi...
September 12, 2025 at 4:05 PM
🚒 Caught up with Scottish Fire & Rescue in Leith last wknd to discuss the challenges of safety in tenements
The consultation to close Marionville Stn still live if you want to see it saved - densely populated areas deserve & rely on fast response times: firescotland.citizenspace.com/sfrs-communi...
The consultation to close Marionville Stn still live if you want to see it saved - densely populated areas deserve & rely on fast response times: firescotland.citizenspace.com/sfrs-communi...
🚲🅿 Update from today's Council Transport & Environment cttee to increase cycle parking on Leith Walk from my amendment / request last year. Have spoken w/ Edinburgh Council officers re possible locations between bike lane & road.
Although it's not on this year's priority list, glad it's progressing
Although it's not on this year's priority list, glad it's progressing
September 11, 2025 at 4:59 PM
🚲🅿 Update from today's Council Transport & Environment cttee to increase cycle parking on Leith Walk from my amendment / request last year. Have spoken w/ Edinburgh Council officers re possible locations between bike lane & road.
Although it's not on this year's priority list, glad it's progressing
Although it's not on this year's priority list, glad it's progressing
An absoloute joy to visit two fantastic Leith communities today - Sunshine on Leith Garden who've made communal growing space on backgreens w/ Grow Together Edinburgh & the Stead's Place street party!
Two groups of residents making the most of the spaces we share 🏢🥬🎈
Two groups of residents making the most of the spaces we share 🏢🥬🎈
September 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM
An absoloute joy to visit two fantastic Leith communities today - Sunshine on Leith Garden who've made communal growing space on backgreens w/ Grow Together Edinburgh & the Stead's Place street party!
Two groups of residents making the most of the spaces we share 🏢🥬🎈
Two groups of residents making the most of the spaces we share 🏢🥬🎈
🌳 Grand to join the Friends of Hopetoun Crescent Gardens this afternoon to celebrate them obtaining a 2025 Green Flag!
Champion work from volunteers maintaining an accessible biodiverse collection of plants & trees incl. birches, oaks, rowans & sycamores...
Champion work from volunteers maintaining an accessible biodiverse collection of plants & trees incl. birches, oaks, rowans & sycamores...
August 24, 2025 at 6:23 PM
🌳 Grand to join the Friends of Hopetoun Crescent Gardens this afternoon to celebrate them obtaining a 2025 Green Flag!
Champion work from volunteers maintaining an accessible biodiverse collection of plants & trees incl. birches, oaks, rowans & sycamores...
Champion work from volunteers maintaining an accessible biodiverse collection of plants & trees incl. birches, oaks, rowans & sycamores...
Happy RNLI Lifeboat Day from Dunbar, East Lothain!
July 12, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Happy RNLI Lifeboat Day from Dunbar, East Lothain!
Well done to the 900+ pupils of Leith Academy tonight & 600+ last week of Drummond Community High School on their end-of-year awards nights.
Leith's changed a lot since the 16th(!) century (Leith Ac founding) & they've showcased both progressive values & steadfast achievement!
Leith's changed a lot since the 16th(!) century (Leith Ac founding) & they've showcased both progressive values & steadfast achievement!
June 24, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Well done to the 900+ pupils of Leith Academy tonight & 600+ last week of Drummond Community High School on their end-of-year awards nights.
Leith's changed a lot since the 16th(!) century (Leith Ac founding) & they've showcased both progressive values & steadfast achievement!
Leith's changed a lot since the 16th(!) century (Leith Ac founding) & they've showcased both progressive values & steadfast achievement!
Called for this dangerous Leith Walk (Iona Street) pavement replacement since May 2024. Grateful to CEC staff for works starting & will continue to pursue remaining LW #ActiveTravel safety/access concerns.
It's part of a 'fixes' list being compiled after tramworks - am currently tracking 82 issues.
It's part of a 'fixes' list being compiled after tramworks - am currently tracking 82 issues.
June 23, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Called for this dangerous Leith Walk (Iona Street) pavement replacement since May 2024. Grateful to CEC staff for works starting & will continue to pursue remaining LW #ActiveTravel safety/access concerns.
It's part of a 'fixes' list being compiled after tramworks - am currently tracking 82 issues.
It's part of a 'fixes' list being compiled after tramworks - am currently tracking 82 issues.
Lastly the Friends of Abbeyhill Primary really upped the ante today - pretty gnarly given today's storm 👏
June 14, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Lastly the Friends of Abbeyhill Primary really upped the ante today - pretty gnarly given today's storm 👏
Update: Broughton Primary had a space/cosmic themed baking contest today 👍
June 7, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Update: Broughton Primary had a space/cosmic themed baking contest today 👍
Well done both Lorne Primary & Leith Walk Primary for their respective summer fairs despite the 🌧🌤.
Shockingly guessed exactly 302 sweets in this jar... unfortunately cllrs can't accept gifts - only have the memories 🍬 & a #NewProfilePic!
Shockingly guessed exactly 302 sweets in this jar... unfortunately cllrs can't accept gifts - only have the memories 🍬 & a #NewProfilePic!
June 6, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Well done both Lorne Primary & Leith Walk Primary for their respective summer fairs despite the 🌧🌤.
Shockingly guessed exactly 302 sweets in this jar... unfortunately cllrs can't accept gifts - only have the memories 🍬 & a #NewProfilePic!
Shockingly guessed exactly 302 sweets in this jar... unfortunately cllrs can't accept gifts - only have the memories 🍬 & a #NewProfilePic!
Popped by the Street Soccer Scotland's #Kitback launch last night at Leith Arches.
They're taking donations of football shirts - parted from this @ecfcofficial.bsky.social classic from circa them becoming an SPFL team but hope it can be used again! streetsoccer.org.uk
They're taking donations of football shirts - parted from this @ecfcofficial.bsky.social classic from circa them becoming an SPFL team but hope it can be used again! streetsoccer.org.uk
May 30, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Popped by the Street Soccer Scotland's #Kitback launch last night at Leith Arches.
They're taking donations of football shirts - parted from this @ecfcofficial.bsky.social classic from circa them becoming an SPFL team but hope it can be used again! streetsoccer.org.uk
They're taking donations of football shirts - parted from this @ecfcofficial.bsky.social classic from circa them becoming an SPFL team but hope it can be used again! streetsoccer.org.uk
💳 @edinburghtrams.bsky.social have confirmed they're working on a fix for issues scanning National Entitlement Cards (for older people or individuals with disabilities & their carers) at tram stops.
Please do not let this stop you travelling if you hold an NEC pass.
Please do not let this stop you travelling if you hold an NEC pass.
May 26, 2025 at 5:16 PM
💳 @edinburghtrams.bsky.social have confirmed they're working on a fix for issues scanning National Entitlement Cards (for older people or individuals with disabilities & their carers) at tram stops.
Please do not let this stop you travelling if you hold an NEC pass.
Please do not let this stop you travelling if you hold an NEC pass.
Joined 2 groups of volunteers briefly this weekend- Friends of Pilrig Park holefilling on Sat, & Friends of Montgomery Street Park litterpicking today (3 different weathers in 30min! ☀️🌤🌧).
Always grateful for the commitment they & ppl can have to nature.
Always grateful for the commitment they & ppl can have to nature.
May 25, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Joined 2 groups of volunteers briefly this weekend- Friends of Pilrig Park holefilling on Sat, & Friends of Montgomery Street Park litterpicking today (3 different weathers in 30min! ☀️🌤🌧).
Always grateful for the commitment they & ppl can have to nature.
Always grateful for the commitment they & ppl can have to nature.