http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: "Edinburgh Playing Out - Public Meeting 7.30pm Tuesday 9 February" en Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:21:54 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15998#post-211651 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 18:58:10 +0000 chdot 211651@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"</p> <p>He said he was still trying to clarify with officials why the costs appeared to be so high.</p> <p>"</p> <p>And has been for many months!!</p> <p>ThisISedinburgh </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15998#post-211646 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 17:09:04 +0000 weezee 211646@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>EEN article now online: <a href="http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-residents-face-1500-fee-to-let-kids-play-on-street-1-4026565">http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-residents-face-1500-fee-to-let-kids-play-on-street-1-4026565</a></p> <p>@sallyhinch, I'll message you about the best way to join forces. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15998#post-211595 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 12:10:31 +0000 sallyhinch 211595@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@WeeZee would it be acceptable for someone to drop by any of the planned April events with POP flyers and stickers to give out? I know playing out sessions are meant to be local neighbourly events but likely to be a good place to spread the word... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15998#post-211591 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 11:57:16 +0000 weezee 211591@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Very positive meeting last night with high attendance from councillors and other relevant parties. We now encouraging people to apply for road closures over weekend of 9/10th April (we made sure it didn't clash with PoP). </p> <p>Legislative issues and guidance around legislation remain though for regular closures. Alison Johnston lodged a written question in the Scottish Parliament a few days ago. </p> <p>Plenty of crossover with We Walk We Cycle We Vote (in attendance last night) and other related groups. </p> <p>We got some coverage over the weekend too:<br /> <a href="http://www.scotsman.com/news/education/teachers-told-to-take-a-chance-on-risk-1-4022880">http://www.scotsman.com/news/education/teachers-told-to-take-a-chance-on-risk-1-4022880</a></p> <p>And The (Scottish) Times last Friday 'Red tape blocks car-free streets for child's play' article and op ed 'Councils should make it easy - and free - to close roads and let kids play outside'. Behind paywall and presume I'd get in trouble if I put up photos of scanned articles...? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15998#post-211587 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 11:36:57 +0000 chdot 211587@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Seems to be a story in EN, but can't find online.</p> <p><img src="http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/webimage/1.4026126.1455098747!/image/2329895145.jpg"> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15998#post-211553 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 23:30:49 +0000 chdot 211553@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"</p> <p>EdinburghPlayingOut (@EdinPlayingOut) tweeted at 7:55pm - 9 Feb 16: </p> <p>It's a full house at our public meeting! pic.twitter.com/ih5woUzWUq (<a href="https://twitter.com/EdinPlayingOut/status/697146827502649344?s=17" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/EdinPlayingOut/status/697146827502649344?s=17</a>) </p> <p>"</p> <p>Anyone on CCE go? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15998#post-210345 Sun, 31 Jan 2016 19:38:41 +0000 chdot 210345@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>CCE discussion -</p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14971" rel="nofollow">http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14971</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15998#post-210344 Sun, 31 Jan 2016 19:36:49 +0000 chdot 210344@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1658/24438806490_92d05aff50.jpg"></p> <p>Bigger version -</p> <p><a href="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1658/24438806490_e286367122_o.jpg" rel="nofollow">https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1658/24438806490_e286367122_o.jpg</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15998#post-210342 Sun, 31 Jan 2016 19:23:53 +0000 chdot 210342@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"</p> <p>Edinburgh Playing Out - Public Meeting 7.30pm Tuesday 9 February at City Chambers, Royal Mile</p> <p>A small group of enthusiastic people have organised this free public meeting to publicise Playing Out and the Playing Out weekend we are organising on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 April.</p> <p>Playing Out is a way of reclaiming our city streets for children to play safely and for all age groups to come out of their houses and speak to their neighbours. It involves closing streets on a regular basis (this is flexible, but could be one afternoon a month) and allowing children, under the supervision of their parents, to play outdoors. Unstructured outdoor play with all age groups is important for children's development. Streets which already organise playing out see an increased sense of community and responsibility Residents' cars, delivery vehicles etc are still allowed access, it is just through traffic which is prevented from using the road.</p> <p>If you would like to hear how to organise a Playing Out street over the weekend of 9/10 April, come along to:</p> <p>Edinburgh Playing Out Public Meeting<br /> 7.30pm Tuesday 9 February<br /> City of Edinburgh Council<br /> City Chambers<br /> 253 High St<br /> Edinburgh EH1 1YJ</p> <p>Please see the attached poster and forward it onto anyone you think might be interested. And see our Edinburgh Playing Out Facebook page too.</p> <p>----------------------<br /> Lucy Richardson<br /> Edinburgh Playing Out </p> <p>"</p> <p><a href="https://m.facebook.com/Edinburghplayingout" rel="nofollow">https://m.facebook.com/Edinburghplayingout</a> </p>