http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Liberton / Gilmerton ward 16 en Thu, 21 May 2026 17:03:25 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17717#post-249169 Sat, 06 May 2017 08:32:22 +0000 Frenchy 249169@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>Derek Howie was at PoP. He's a good guy. </em><br /> Seemed to enjoy himself too.</p> <p>Lesley Macinnes came along to Inch House to speak to us and take some photos with Derek. Said a bad hip prevented her from doing anything more.</p> <p>Lezley Cameron said she would come, but needed to get her bike back in working order. Apologised afterwards for not making it.</p> <p>Stephanie Smith didn't reply. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17717#post-249162 Fri, 05 May 2017 23:29:48 +0000 I were right about that saddle 249162@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Derek Howie was at PoP. He's a good guy. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17717#post-249143 Fri, 05 May 2017 20:49:47 +0000 chdot 249143@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Liberton / Gilmerton ward 16 - Council elections 2017 </p> <p>Candidates (bold indicates sitting councillors)</p> <p>Lezley Marion CAMERON (Scottish Labour Party, <a href="mailto:lezleycameron4libertongilmerton@outlook.com">lezleycameron4libertongilmerton@outlook.com</a>, Facebook page): responded. If Lezley Marion CAMERON is one of your candidates, why not get in touch?<br /> Position on our asks:<br /> Support for investment of 10% of transport budget — Yes<br /> Support for high quality infrastructure — Yes<br /> Support for removing local barriers — Yes</p> <p>Derek HOWIE (Scottish National Party (SNP), <a href="mailto:derek@derekhowiesnp.scot">derek@derekhowiesnp.scot</a>, Facebook page): not yet responded. </p> <p>Lesley MACINNES (Scottish National Party (SNP), <a href="mailto:lesley@lesleymacinnessnp.scot">lesley@lesleymacinnessnp.scot</a>, @lmacinnessnp, Facebook page): responded. If Lesley MACINNES is one of your candidates, why not get in touch?<br /> Position on our asks:<br /> Support for investment of 10% of transport budget — Yes — "It is vital that all road users can use a shared environment confidently and safely and that requires investment in education and infrastructure."<br /> Support for high quality infrastructure — Partial — "In principle I support this but we must take into account local circumstances in deciding where resources should be best spent."<br /> Support for removing local barriers — Partial — "As in Q2, each set of circumstances needs to be fully considered, rather than a blanket assurance given that I would fully support this, irrespective of circumstances. I am, however, sympathetic to the issues raised."</p> <p>Stephanie SMITH (Scottish Conservative and Unionist, <a href="mailto:stephanie.smith@scottishconservatives.com">stephanie.smith@scottishconservatives.com</a>, @sjhmurray, Facebook page, website): not yet responded. </p> <p>Map <a href="http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/8883/ward_16_libertongilmerton.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/8883/ward_16_libertongilmerton.pdf</a></p> <p>Candidates <a href="http://walkcyclevote.scot/candidate-info/?cons=S13002934" rel="nofollow">http://walkcyclevote.scot/candidate-info/?cons=S13002934</a></p> <p>Some issues</p> <p>The pavement along Old Dalkeith Road between Ferniehill and Danderhall should be shared use.<br /> The traffic lights at the ODR/Ferniehill junction should be changed to make it easier to cross as a pedestrian.<br /> Sheriffhall roundabout. Actually Transport Scotland, of course.<br /> Gilmerton-Shawfair. (Mostly in Midlothian) </p>