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Stakeholder Workshop 13th November 2017 – Summary of Key Points Raised QUESTION 1 We know that a high quality public realm encourages greater levels of footfall and increased demand from traders to locate into these spaces. Q1. How accessible, safe and attractive do you think Edinburgh’s streets are for all users? Too much clutter Read more about Working Together to Make our Streets Accessible & Attractive for All[…]
Brief notes regarding the Police Scotland input at the Public meeting held by Corstorphine Community Council 11/10/2017 “Hello, I am PC Sam Davison. I attended the public meeting on behalf of Police Scotland. I am one of the two local ward officers for the Corstorphine/Murrayfield area, the other being PC Euan Sinclair. I was very Read more about Police Parking Input[…]
Affected Areas The Corstorphine Community Council area – as defined on the City of Edinburgh Council website
South Gyle: Traffic surveys carried out 3 years ago but no action ever taken –why? Does not agree that current citizens should be burdened with charges/fees for permit parking, but is very concerned with impact that continued development is having. Saughton Road North: Disappointed with lack of consultation/communication in advance of road being shut; no Read more about Community Parking & Traffic Meeting – Issues Reported To CCC[…]
1. Solutions that have worked in other areas — resident priority parking (not permit, but recognition of residents’ need to have parking; mid day exclusion zone) – is this possible? PS – yes, or even paid parking zone. 2. Can a 24 hour a day dedicated bus service be installed between city and park and Read more about General Solutions Suggested To Community Parking & Traffic Issues[…]
Approximately 80 people attended Community Parking & Traffic meeting. Pending a full review & log of the issues raised and receipt of the City of Edinburgh Council’s initial response, please note the below summary of the discussion, related correspondence, and advised actions. Issues Raised Traffic and congestion issues in the area are adversely affecting Read more about Community Parking & Traffic Meeting – Summary & Actions[…]
Possible ways to tackle problem parking and traffic domination: Filtered permeability. There are quite a few examples in Edinburgh already. Example on Whitson Road. Pedestrianisation Parking exclusion zones around schools (this has been trialled successfully in Edinburgh and is being further rolled out) Car free days More info. Portland, Oregon has seven suburbs that have a car free Read more about Possible ways to tackle problem parking and traffic domination[…]
Following an initial meeting with Corstorphine Community Council, Craig Ormond, Director at Mactaggart & Mickel Homes Ltd commented: ‘I can confirm that Mactaggart & Mickel Homes Ltd is the owner of 181-195 St John’s Road, Corstorphine. Our intention is to bring forward proposals for a mixed use development – retail and residential – at this Read more about Update on 181-195 St. John’s Road, Corstorphine[…]
The Capital’s rollout of 20mph speed limits for residential and shopping streets continues with new signs starting to be installed for phase three. More than half of the citywide roll out is now complete. Residents from Clermiston to Clovenstone, South Gyle to Silverknowes will start to spot new 20mph signs and lines in their area. The new speed limit Read more about Edinburgh`s 20Mph Rollout Continues As New Signs Go Up For Phase 3[…]