Leith Central Community Council speaks up for Hillside, Pilrig, Lorne, Easter Rd. & Bonnington. Meets on 3rd Monday of the month. All welcome.leithcentralcc.co.uk Leith, ScotlandJoined December 2011
📋✨ 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 [email protected]
🎶 Meas Mór – Kabin Crew x Tinderbox Collective
Tha seo glè mhath! 🙌 Young musicians from Leith & Cork came together online to co-write an Irish–Scots Gaelic rap celebrating language & friendship. Big respect tae the Taobh na Pàirce weans in LCCC area! 🎥 youtu.be/whwQfPVOFjI
🏘️ Affordable Housing - The Red Sandstone
Block 2 (market-rent) is done, but Block 1, the affordable units, is still vacant. LCCC has asked the developer & planning authority about the phasing plan, Section 75 & compliance with Edinburgh Affordable Housing Guidance. 💬 Your view?
🧳 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/upl… 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
🌱💐 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?
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 the 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
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
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 Licensing Service, or respond here and we’ll gather views together.
📣 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
We’re back from summer recess and ready to get stuck in!
Next LCCC 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
We're working with other local CCs to help shape the Leith Local Place Plan – a blueprint for future development in our area.
📍 Drop by the Leith Walk Police Box (Croall Pl)
🗓️ Sat 12 July, 10am–2pm
🗣️ Share your views
📝 Fill in a short survey
Form: form.jotform.com/251403157148048
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