Leith councilors push to make road closures permanent after a year-long trial, sparking debate among residents with mixed survey results. Leith Low Traffic Zone May Become Permanent After Trial Period Three Leith council members advocate for permanence. They want the low traffic neighborhood to remain in place. This area has experienced road closures for over…
Councillors are exploring quitting X amid abuse concerns, impacting citizen access and council resource allocation. Council Considers Exiting Social Media Site X Over Concerns The council might leave X, formerly Twitter. Other UK groups already left, and some worry access to services will become harder. Councillor Booth said X became abusive and chaotic. He feels…
Plans for horse-themed glamping pods near Penicuik are rejected due to visual impact on the landscape. Horse Glamping Plan Rejected for Hillside View Impact in Midlothian Someone wanted to build a glamping spot for horse fans in Midlothian. They envisioned five pods at Braidlaw Farm, near Penicuik, designed to resemble horse sheds. The owners hoped…
A green pergola in Penicuik sparked neighbor concerns over stability and design, but planners approved the structure. Penicuik Pergola Plan Approved Despite Some Neighborhood Objections A green pergola caused a stir in Penicuik. It sits on a driveway in a protected area. Neighbors worried the structure seemed unstable, and they also feared others would copy…
A study suggests building homes on various Dumfries sites, including the old cinema and Debenhams, to boost town growth. Town Centre Sites in Dumfries Proposed for New Housing Development A study looked at Dumfries town center’s future. It listed many possible places for new houses. These sites could help the town grow. Three Sixty Architects…