Edinburgh Council permanently approves the Leith traffic project after a year, aiming for less traffic and safer streets. Leith Low Traffic Zone Gets Permanent Green Light From Edinburgh Council Edinburgh council members made a decision. They voted to keep a traffic project in one Leith neighborhood. This project had caused some disagreements. For over a…
Councillor supports pausing Lothian Buses dividend due to investment in electric buses for a greener fleet. Edinburgh Councillor Open to Lothian Buses Dividend Suspension An Edinburgh leader spoke about Lothian Buses. He said he won’t block a dividend pause. The bus firm is spending money on new electric buses. The bus company usually shares profits…
Edinburgh considers side street zebra crossings for pedestrian safety. Pending funds may affect implementation. Zebra Crossings on Side Streets Increase Pedestrian Confidence Edinburgh had a summit on new zebra crossings. They wanted them on side streets like in Europe. It happened over a year ago. Money seemed to be the problem in March 2024. The…
A review of Leith’s low-traffic neighborhood. How do residents & businesses feel? Will changes stick? Leith Traffic Scheme: Success or Struggle for Residents and Businesses? Leith has a traffic scheme. It’s called Leith Connections, not LTN. This includes a new bike path that runs from Foot of the Walk to Ocean Terminal. Unlike other places,…
Local charities push Edinburgh Council to protect £2 million in funding. Cuts risk service failure and impact 50,000 people. Charities Increase Pressure on Edinburgh Council Over Budget Edinburgh Council will decide its budget soon. Local charities are worried about funding cuts and say care services could fail. The budget is due February 20. Charities are…
Funding cuts threaten vital services for older people in Leith, sparking community action and political appeals. Leith Older People Face Isolation Due to Funding Cuts, Project Says About fifty people met recently to discuss possible PDP cuts from the Edinburgh Integration Joint Board. The meeting had a quiet but strong feeling, resulting in the creation…