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<title>CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum &#187; Forum: General Edinburgh - Recent Topics</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:18:21 +0000</pubDate>

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<title>chdot on "Next CEC election – 6 May 2027"</title>
<link>http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21931#post-384208</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:02:13 +0000</pubDate>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/elections-voting/upcoming-elections&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/elections-voting/upcoming-elections&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;(Nothing to see here - yet)&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Ok, early, only just had SP election&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Not had PoP&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;And TODAY another meeting about Greenbank to Meadows Quiet Route&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;BUT (and because of ‘recent’ events, general politics etc)&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Needs thinking about&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Seems recently elected MSPs will not be resigning as CEC Cllrs, so no imminent byelections &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Obviously Spokes will be on the case and will prepare a good policies doc/wishlists etc&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;But, of course “Spokes” is just People/volunteers&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;So more thinking the better&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Ideas for policies, (actually no, CEC has too many…), implementation (or lack of), missing links, poor surfacing/maintenance etc.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;‘We’ have done wishlists in the past, mostly for Transport convenors, but a ward by ward list would be useful &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Nearly a year to jot down things and combine them all at a later date…&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Obviously not just about ‘cycling’ - pavements, crossing times, more accesses to path networks, ramps as well as steps, more benches etc are important in a city that (allegedly) wants to increase walking and cycling and discourage car use
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<title>chdot on "Greenlight Fund 2026-2027"</title>
<link>http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21937#post-384362</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 08:14:46 +0000</pubDate>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;“&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Greenlight is ECCAN's seed grant fund for climate action projects delivered by community groups across Edinburgh. &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Applications open 11th May 2026. Community members are invited to apply for grants ranging £250 up to £20,000.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Applications are open to ECCAN members only - if you're not already a member, you can join for free before applying.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;“&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.eccan.scot/greenlight-2026&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;https://www.eccan.scot/greenlight-2026&#60;/a&#62;
&#60;/p&#62;</description>
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<title>chdot on "Tram latest"</title>
<link>http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8710#post-88398</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2012 19:42:27 +0000</pubDate>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;Official report with lots of new photos -&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/download/meetings/id/36955/82_edinburgh_tram_project-update&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/download/meetings/id/36955/82_edinburgh_tram_project-update&#60;/a&#62;
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<title>chdot on "Football"</title>
<link>http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21933#post-384286</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 08:15:02 +0000</pubDate>
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There could be major disruption to city centre streets on Sunday. Princes Street and much of the West End could be closed to all traffic from 10am and 9pm - if Hearts win the men's football Scottish Premiership title on Saturday.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;“&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Edinburgh Minute
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<title>chdot on "Edinburgh Circulation Plan"</title>
<link>http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21153#post-364039</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2022 12:56:52 +0000</pubDate>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;Mentioned elsewhere, but now needs own thread&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;“&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Edinwebcast Circulation Plan  &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Summing up..   &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;@CllrScottArthur  supports  @CllrCMiller  on importance of #TransportHierarchy but that it is guideline not 100% rigid  &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;@CllrScottArthur  agrees Green amendt and part of Tory amendt  &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Cttee then approves amended report without need to vote &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;“&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://mobile.twitter.com/spokeslothian/status/1577989463820898304?&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;https://mobile.twitter.com/spokeslothian/status/1577989463820898304?&#60;/a&#62;
&#60;/p&#62;</description>
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<title>chdot on "Trees - good or bad?"</title>
<link>http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8506#post-85529</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2012 08:43:15 +0000</pubDate>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;OK bit of a loaded question - can't be &#60;em&#62;too&#60;/em&#62; many people on here who don't like trees. &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;There's &#60;a href=&#34;http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8505#post-85527&#34;&#62;another one down on the Roseburn Path&#60;/a&#62;. &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Some time ago Sustrans advocated a serious bit of felling/pruning there - partly because of the 'autumn leaf problem'. &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;One reason that trees fall over is that they have become 'too big' for their root system which is having to deal with the (artificial) embankment (cutting). &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;It may well be a good idea to have some selective felling of big trees and 'rationalisation' of smaller ones trying to fight their way to the top of the canopy. &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Obviously decisions should be made taking into account individual trees/species/locations - rather than a 'clear fell and start again' policy. &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Fortunately that is likely to be too expensive, given CEC's resources for what they now seem to be calling Natural Heritage. &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;I'm sure 'we' value this mini woodland more than we curse the leaf sludge every year. &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Of course a bit of extra cleanup would help - new Tarmac and some drainage suggest that CEC might be beginning to take more care of its off-road network. What next, proper gritting??
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<title>chdot on "WoL latest"</title>
<link>http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21238#post-366249</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2023 23:20:47 +0000</pubDate>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;“&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;A positive update on blue bridge over Water of Leith @ Bell’s Mills.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;I’m pleased to share that the team is ready to proceed with repairs. Work will begin in the coming weeks &#38;amp;, all being well, the works completed by 17th Feb ‘23.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Please do not try to cross until repaired&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;“&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://twitter.com/maxmitchell91/status/1620846791704076288&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;https://twitter.com/maxmitchell91/status/1620846791704076288&#60;/a&#62;
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<title>chdot on "“Edinburgh city centre Future of Princes Street and George Street up for debate”"</title>
<link>http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21898#post-383399</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:29:49 +0000</pubDate>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;There are CCE threads on GSt &#38;amp; PSt. &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Now there seems to be the need for an ‘all embracing one’…&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;“&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Transport and environment convener Stephen Jenkinson said he had now asked officials to come up with a new strategy, embracing Princes Street, George Street, the &#34;cross streets&#34; running between them, and St Andrew Square and Charlotte Square.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;He said: &#34;All the projects are linked. We need a masterplan, potentially bringing together all the city centre projects into a programme of works to be considered by the committee.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;“&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://archive.ph/2026.03.11-082428/https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-city-centre-future-of-princes-street-and-george-street-up-for-debate-5627427?ref=edinburghminute.com&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;https://archive.ph/2026.03.11-082428/https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-city-centre-future-of-princes-street-and-george-street-up-for-debate-5627427?ref=edinburghminute.com&#60;/a&#62;
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<title>bakky on "TRO Sub-committee"</title>
<link>http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21788#post-380494</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 11:31:05 +0000</pubDate>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;I’d love to hear from folks about what they understand the role and remit of the TRO Sub-committee to be, including what it can and can’t do. I’ll post more thoughts on yesterday’s meeting at a later point but they seemed to be e.g. asking for implementation costs as part of making an ETRO permanent and it felt out of scope?
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<title>chdot on "ThisIsEdinburgh"</title>
<link>http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21918#post-383943</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:18:20 +0000</pubDate>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;“&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;In Edinburgh, there’s an inbuilt conservatism and a natural suspicion of anything new. I have quite a lot of sympathy with that, to be honest. &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;…&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;If anything’s new, it’s met with a degree of scepticism. Then once it’s been around for a few years, it becomes part of the furniture.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;“&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.getnostalgia.com/richard-murphy-unusual-house/&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;https://www.getnostalgia.com/richard-murphy-unusual-house/&#60;/a&#62;
&#60;/p&#62;</description>
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<title>chdot on "Cycling Gardeners of Edinburgh: The Movie"</title>
<link>http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21587#post-376061</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2024 15:58:51 +0000</pubDate>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2024/08/the-cycling-gardeners-of-edinburgh-now-on-film/&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2024/08/the-cycling-gardeners-of-edinburgh-now-on-film/&#60;/a&#62;
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<title>chdot on "Scott Arthur Latest"</title>
<link>http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20966#post-360968</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 29 May 2022 20:56:51 +0000</pubDate>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;Well &#60;strong&#62;I&#60;/strong&#62; think we need a separate thread &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;The &#60;a href=&#34;http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/search.php?search=Scott+Arthur+&#38;amp;advanced=0&#38;amp;exact=1&#38;amp;posts=1&#38;amp;highlight=1&#38;amp;users=0&#38;amp;located=0&#38;amp;forums%5B%5D=0&#38;amp;maxcount=9999999&#38;amp;age=999999&#38;amp;direction=0&#38;amp;sort=date&#38;amp;order=0&#34;&#62;past&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;The future, mostly unwritten of course. &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Cllr/Dr. A manages to create scepticism about what he means/says &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Says a lot of ‘the right things’ then &#60;strike&#62;contradicts&#60;/strike&#62; nuances. &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;As mentioned on the election thread, the good/bad news is only intends to be transport chair for three months
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<title>chdot on "“Cyclists report near-misses and injuries in north Edinburgh gang attacks“"</title>
<link>http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21916#post-383918</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:29:29 +0000</pubDate>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/cyclists-scared-after-teen-gangs-lob-stones-and-logs-on-busy-bike-path-7047109&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/cyclists-scared-after-teen-gangs-lob-stones-and-logs-on-busy-bike-path-7047109&#60;/a&#62;
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<title>chdot on "&#34;Calls for Edinburgh’s South Suburban rail line to reopen&#34;"</title>
<link>http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15429#post-198559</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2015 14:55:43 +0000</pubDate>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;&#34;&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Transport Scotland spokesman said: “For a scheme to be suggested as an appropriate transport intervention, the promoters should come forward with a business case including structured proposals.”&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;&#34;&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/transport/calls-for-edinburgh-s-south-suburban-rail-line-to-reopen-1-3884812&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/transport/calls-for-edinburgh-s-south-suburban-rail-line-to-reopen-1-3884812&#60;/a&#62;
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<title>tk on "Public Toilets"</title>
<link>http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14078#post-174836</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2014 20:17:53 +0000</pubDate>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;Looks like the council are about to close half their remaining public toilets.  This is after closing quite a few already and losing all the automated toilets as they were funded on a discontinued advertising contract.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Portobello seems to be the worst affected with all three toilets earmarked for closure.  This is a huge problem for the city but a big issue for cyclists passing along this popular route, particularly those on Bath St and at the sewage pumping station on the Joppa end of the prom.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Portobello community council have a survey up about this and it would be great if you can comment in the hope we can save the toilets&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.portobellocc.org/loos.php&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;http://www.portobellocc.org/loos.php&#60;/a&#62;
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<title>chdot on "Bus latest"</title>
<link>http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16209#post-215209</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2016 12:12:01 +0000</pubDate>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;This could have gone in the &#34;tram latest&#34; thread but that would be the wrong place - in spite of the headline!&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/fears-edinburgh-bus-fare-rise-to-fund-tram-extension-1-4082100&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/fears-edinburgh-bus-fare-rise-to-fund-tram-extension-1-4082100&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;&#34;&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Bus stops in Princes Street will be reshuffled with the aim of reducing delays and speeding up journey times.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;&#34; &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;(And other things.)
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<title>chdot on "Argyle House"</title>
<link>http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21911#post-383740</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:26:05 +0000</pubDate>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;“&#60;br /&#62;
Argyle House in Castle Terrace meets the criteria for being designated a building “of special architectural or historic interest”, according to Scottish Government agency Historic Environment Scotland (HES).  &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;But it looks unlikely to be granted protection from proposed demolition because HES does not list buildings where a development proposal is already being advanced.  &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;“&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinburghs-argyle-house-qualifies-for-listed-status-but-wont-get-it-because-development-plans-at-advanced-stage-6528678&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinburghs-argyle-house-qualifies-for-listed-status-but-wont-get-it-because-development-plans-at-advanced-stage-6528678&#60;/a&#62;
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<title>Klaxon on "Granton Harbour Masterplan"</title>
<link>http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17417#post-242207</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2017 12:30:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Klaxon</dc:creator>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;I wish the press, when reporting on planning matters, would put the references in a footnote. It makes looking for the real story much harder.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;16/05618/AMC&#60;/strong&#62; - Granton Harbour redevelopment masterplan - was approved on Thursday&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;&#60;img src=&#34;https://i.imgur.com/5mjYdSU.jpg&#34;&#62;&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;There is a raft of conditions, the most notable of which is (9) the provision of a 5 metre shared use path along Lower Granton Road with pedestrian and cycle priority over side roads.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Reported in the &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/15072405.Edinburgh_marina_scheme_faces_changes_over_clash_with_tram_proposals/&#34;&#62;Herald&#60;/a&#62; is a 'clash over tram proposals' - rather - it's a footnote saying the approved masterplan doesn't properly consider interactions with the tram route and these concerns should be addressed in future individual planning applications.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Will this masterplan be built, or forgotten to time like most of them? Just need to wait and see...
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<title>chdot on "Bank Holiday, 15 June 2026 – Men’s Football World Cup"</title>
<link>http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21902#post-383513</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:11:57 +0000</pubDate>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;“&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Equality and Poverty&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;6.1 The Council often gets asked to consider, celebrate and recognise other holidays,&#60;br /&#62;
whether religious, ceremonial, or ad hoc. It is important that any decision ensures&#60;br /&#62;
consistency and fairness in our approach.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Climate and Nature Emergencies&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;6.2 There is a mixed climate and nature impact of this decision. There will be reduced&#60;br /&#62;
travel, commuting and energy usage in Council facilities and workplaces. However,&#60;br /&#62;
there may be increased consumption across waste and hospitality consumptions.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Environmental Impacts&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;6.3 As above, a national public holiday, which includes closing schools and non-&#60;br /&#62;
essential council services reduces the number of cars and public transport journeys&#60;br /&#62;
for that day. Conversely the gathering of people at home or in pubs to watch the&#60;br /&#62;
match, may increase household energy consumption (TVs, cooling, heating) during&#60;br /&#62;
the day. Increased use of hospitality venues could lead to higher waste production,&#60;br /&#62;
although this might be offset by the reduction in office waste.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;“&#60;/p&#62;
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&#60;p&#62;“&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.&#60;/p&#62;
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&#60;p&#62;That’ll be the modern world then
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<title>neddie on "Free car parking in Edinburgh city centre"</title>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;Free car parking on the meadows (Saturday):&#60;/p&#62;
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&#60;p&#62;Does anyone know the extent of the proposed Edinburgh LEZ?
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<description>&#60;p&#62;It’s that time of year again. All the party proposals here:&#60;/p&#62;
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<title>chdot on "Edinburgh residents demand end to three year road closure which is &#039;causing fear"</title>
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&#60;p&#62;There is also concern among residents and business owners that the road closure has seen an increase in anti-social behaviour, with teenagers on electric bikes wreaking havoc, and even crime. &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;“People have been telling me about a rise in teens going around on electric bikes, as this road closure has really helped them as the police can’t chase after them, they are using this closure as an escape route from getting caught,” said Emma.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;“&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-residents-demand-end-to-three-year-road-closure-which-is-causing-fear-and-alarm-5509095&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;https://www.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-residents-demand-end-to-three-year-road-closure-which-is-causing-fear-and-alarm-5509095&#60;/a&#62;
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<title>chdot on "“Henderson Row is closed northbound following a crash involving a van &#38; cyclist”"</title>
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&#60;p&#62;Henderson Row in Edinburgh is closed northbound following a crash involving a van and a cyclist that happened around 11.45am on Monday, 12 January.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Emergency services attended and the cyclist has been taken to hospital.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Road users are advised to avoid the area.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;“&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://x.com/psosedinburgh/status/2010708363319922996&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;https://x.com/psosedinburgh/status/2010708363319922996&#60;/a&#62;
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<title>chdot on "“Cramond Boardwalk built over Grangemouth to Granton gas main”"</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:14:28 +0000</pubDate>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/02/cramond-boardwalk-built-over-grangemouth-to-granton-gas-main/&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/02/cramond-boardwalk-built-over-grangemouth-to-granton-gas-main/&#60;/a&#62;
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<title>chdot on "“City Scope is a modern civic tech platform“ - from CEC"</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:22:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;Just come across this -&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;“&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;City Scope is a modern civic tech platform designed to make local planning applications understandable, accessible, and transparent. Built in Edinburgh, City Scope combines live planning data, AI-generated summaries, and intuitive design to help citizens, professionals, and communities stay informed about how their neighbourhoods are changing.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;“&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.city-scope.co.uk/about&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;https://www.city-scope.co.uk/about&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;It seems to be mostly about planning applications but there’s also this -&#60;/p&#62;
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<title>chdot on "Eastside closing"</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:33:41 +0000</pubDate>
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&#60;p&#62;With much sadness Eastside Bikes will close on Saturday 7th Feb. I’d like to give a big thank you to all of our lovely customers over the years, your support and custom is very appreciated and I hope we did a good job for you. We’re going to be selling everything in the shop at 40% off until we close, including bikes. We’ve still got a few ex-hire Raleigh Strada City bikes which are now £225 was £375 was £550 new, and Raleigh Motus E-bikes at £720 was £1200 was £1800 new We’ve got a huge stock of new and used parts, deals can be done for buying in bulk - everything must go! I’ll still be building custom bikes and doing resprays at &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.armourcustombicycles.com&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;http://www.armourcustombicycles.com&#60;/a&#62; Thank you all so much Andy Armour&#60;br /&#62;
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&#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://eastsidebikes.com&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;https://eastsidebikes.com&#60;/a&#62;
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<title>chdot on "“Royal Park Terrace residents ask for a modal filter“"</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:18:15 +0000</pubDate>
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&#60;p&#62;Fantastic deputation today at Edinburgh council’s Transport &#38;amp; Environment committee from Royal Park Terrace residents&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;They’re asking for a modal filter* in their street to prevent rat-running - a street that includes a school &#38;amp; care home &#38;amp; suffers from intrusive traffic trying to bypass London Rd&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;“&#60;/p&#62;
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&#60;p&#62;“&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;*a “modal filter” is a strategic closure to through motor traffic, that allows people walking or cycling to pass&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;They are low-cost &#38;amp; highly effective - shown to cut vehicle movements and crashes by 50%, as well as reducing street crime, pollution &#38;amp; noise&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;They simply make neighbourhoods better!&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;“&#60;/p&#62;
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