I've lived in these parts for decades and had never heard anyone refer to "the Braid Estate" until a couple of years ago, and only then in relation to the quiet route. Anyone claiming that this is a well defined area with a clear boundary should be subject to knowing looks and hushed whispers at the cheese counter in Waitrose.
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Greenbank to Meadows Quiet Route (Inc Braid Road/Estate)
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Posted 14 hours ago #
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Everyone knows it’s the Braid Estate’s Monster, Braid Estate was the name of the creator
Posted 13 hours ago # -
Thiis matter should be referred to Arne’s Court of Arbitration if he is still working the slow till at Waitrose
Posted 4 hours ago # -
Quote from the Record article: "I blagged my way in but I think you've got to try these things." Would appear to sum up her ethical approach in a nutshell.
Posted 2 hours ago # -
Full council meeting at 10am includes emergency motion from Cllr Booth (page 6):
Emergency Motion by Councillor Booth
City of Edinburgh Council
19 March 2026
Implications of Standards Commission decision
for Greenbank to Meadows Quiet RouteSupporting Information
Council notes:
1.1 The decision of the Standards Commission of 11 March 2026 in respect of complaints against Cllr Ross and Cllr Munro.
1.2 That the standards commission decision calls into question the decision of Transport and Environment Committee of 7 March 2024 to implement option 3 in the report to committee on the Greenbank to Meadows Quiet Route.
1.3 Notes that the Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) for the quiet route (ETRO/21/29D) expires on 15 June 2026 if not made permanent by a decision of the
council or one of its committees.1.4 Notes that a new ETRO to enact the March 2024 decision has been on hold pending the Standards Commission hearing, but that given the standards commission decision, proceeding with this may be procedurally unwise.
Proposed Action/Decision
Council:
2.1 Agrees that the members of Transport and Environment Committee will be briefed by officers on the options available to the council in respect of the Greenbank to Meadows Quiet Route within 3 working days of this decision;
2.2. Agrees that an urgent report will be presented to Transport and Environment Committee on 2 April 2026 setting out options for the future of the Quiet Route;
2.3 Agrees that officers should take such measures as are necessary under delegated authority to ensure the existing modal filters and other measures that make up the Quiet Route are not removed until a procedurally correct re-run of the decision of 7 March 2024 is taken.
However - it’s down to Lord Provost whether this is ruled as urgent and heard at meeting.
Posted 2 hours ago # -
Rule not urgent, on the basis that the Lord Provost considers the council to be in a legally competent position because the decision was taken during the enquiry... which of course is incorrect, because the enquiry happened because of the decision being corrupted by the reasons for the enquiry.
Weird one. However, this motion and engagement with officers and attention of Convener should mean it comes to TEC 2nd April in some form. Is there still time to sort it before 15th June? Who knows.
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