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The Strategic Development Plan is about long-term planning, setting a vision and spatial strategy for Edinburgh and South East Scotland.  As part of the preparation of the second Strategic Development Plan – SESplan, the Strategic Development Plan Authority, have published a Main Issues Report.  The Main Issues Report is a consultation document which highlights the key challenges facing the region over the next 20 years and presents a series of issues and options on how to address them.  An Easy Read Guide has been prepared.

 Key questions include –  where can growth be accommodated and should new housing development be focussed on the city or spread across the region.

 Consultation takes place from 21 July 2015 until 30 September 2015.  Hard copies of documents are available in libraries and at Planning Reception, Waverley Court.  A series of events are being hosted by SESplan including drop in events,  Community Council events, touring exhibition and themed events.  Details are available on the SESplan website.   Responses should be submitted via the SESplan Consultation Portal.  Responses will be used to inform the policies in the second Strategic Development Plan.

The Second Proposed Local Development Plan (LDP June 2014) sets out a new approach to developer contributions and the delivery of infrastructure linked closely with the second proposed Action Programme (Updated May 2105). The Action Programme sets out the infrastructure, including education, transport, and greenspace actions, required to help mitigate the impact of strategic and planned growth and to deliver the proposals identified within the Plan.

 Policies Del1 (Developer Contributions) and Del2 (Retrospective Developer Contributions) of the Second Proposed Plan require developer contributions from any development if:

 1.    It will have a net impact on infrastructure capacity; and

2.    It is necessary to mitigate that impact by providing additional capacity or otherwise improving existing infrastructure.

 To support this new approach, planning guidance on how the Council collects Developer Contributions and the approach to Affordable Housing has been updated. 

 A questionnaire has been provided on the Consultation Hub – here, to guide you through the proposed changes.

Responses to this consultation should be provided by Friday 25 September 2015.

               Friends of the Water of Leith Basin                       

Leith Neighbourhood Partnership Meeting

Come along to our next meeting at the Acorn Centre, Junction Place on Wednesday, 19 August at 6.30 pm.  The Agenda includes presentations on Community Renewal, GP Services and Council Transformation as well as a discussion on widening the use of the Leith Neighbourhood Partnership Coat of Arms.

Community Grants

Leith Funding Panel is inviting applications for Community Grants of up to £3,000 to be submitted no later than 18 September 2015.  £10,900 remains to be allocated at their next meeting on 8 October 2015 to constituted groups for small projects which can be delivered by 31 March 2016. Click here for an application.

£eith decides

We have enjoyed five successful years of Leith people allocating Community Grants for local projects through £eith decides.  The Leith Neighbourhood Partnership Board and £eith decides Steering Group meet with Jez Hall from PB Partners on 13 August to work on how to build on this success.  Watch this space for information about £eith decides 2015/16.  Also seewww.facebook.com/voteforLeithdecides and the @citycentreleith twitter account #leithdecides

Leith’s Local Community Plan 2014-17

Action Groups for 5 priorities of Healthy Leith, Leith Economy, Clean, Green Leith, Safe Leith and Young Leithers are working through their Action Plans.  Some highlights are as follows:

·         Healthy Leith is facilitating consultation on the integration of Health Services and secured a grant to provide intergenerational activities.

·         Leith Economy is providing 2 additional Social Media Courses and advice on training for local businesses at McDonald Road Library.

·         Clean, Green Leith is carrying out an audit of street greenery and furniture to identify where improvement required.

·         Safe Leith is working with Community Payback recipients to improve Leith’s safety and appearance by removing graffiti, fly-posting and stickers.

·         The Young Leithers group welcome Eilidh Mackay and Terri Smith, Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament, as Community Representatives.  They join youth service partners to ensure appropriate activities and services are provided for Leith’s youth.

 Other Local News

 Leith market launched on 11th July to crowds of eager shoppers. The market will run every Saturday 10am to 5pm and market organiser Beth has pledged to offer one free stall per market to local groups or charities to help them promote themselves.  Some Leith  groups have already benefitted from this opportunity. Contact Beth on 07961 462 714 if you want more information.

 By-election Leith Walk Ward: Voting takes place on 10 September 2015 in the Leith Walk ward to elect two Councillors to the City of Edinburgh Council.

DIARY DATES!

 Leith Neighbourhood Partnership Meeting – 6.30 pm, Wednesday, 19 August 2015 at The Acorn Centre, Junction Place.

 Fort Viking Festival – Visit our stall on 12 September 2015 from 10.00 am at the Fort Community Centre, North Fort Street.

 Healthy Leith Action Group – 3.00 pm, Monday, 14 September 2015 in Nelson Hall, McDonald Road Library.

 Leith Funding Panel – 6.30 pm, Thursday, 8 October 2015.  Applications to be submitted no later than 18 September 2015.

Online information:

SfC Neighbourhood Team Facebook Page

The Mela returns to Leith Links this August.

Welcome to the 2015 Edinburgh Mela! Highlights include Vidya Patel, Raxstar, Zack Knight, B21, Kiran Ahluwalia, Sukshinder Shinda and the spectacular Bollywood Love Story. It’s Scotland’s biggest and brightest world music festival with a dedicated Mela Kidzone and the irresistible Global Food Village- we look forward to seeing you there!

In 2015, the Mela will run from Saturday 29 – Sunday 30 August noon – 9PM at Leith Links. Early Bird tickets are ON SALE NOW! Save money and beat the queues- click here for booking info. 

For full details visit EDINBURGH-MELA.CO.UK

mela 2015

LifeCare (Edinburgh) is a local charity providing services to support the well-being and independence of older people.  If you would like more information about our charitable objectives please click here or to download a services brochure please click the link below.

LifeCare Service Brochure

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If you have any questions or feedback about this brochure, please click here

LifeCare volunteers were recognised for their crucial contribution to local life at the Lord Provost’s Community Garden Party on Friday 31 July.

Between 7th-9th August you can visit their stall at the Foddies Festival, Inverleith Park.

See attached poster food memories 1

If you’re a pet owner and have an animal that reacts and can get stressed during fireworks displays then here are a couple of dates for the diary.

Edinburgh International Festival Fireworks, Monday, 31st August at 21.30 (9.30pm)

Britannia: The events team at Britannia have advised that on

Saturday, 5th September at 05.09.15 at 22.00(10pm) there will be a fireworks display expected to last 3-4 minutes.

KEEP YOUR HOME COSY – WORKSHOP & FREE LUNCH, 11 – 13.30PM 18/07/15

St Mary Star of the Sea, 106 Constitution St, EH6 6AW Do you wear ALL your jumpers to keep cosy in your home?

Well come and join the Himalayan Centre and Welcoming Association to learn other, effective ways of reducing your household energy and environmental impact. Enjoy a locally sourced lunch and the chance to make your own colourful draft excluder.

Just bring your home energy queries along for the experts! Please arrive promptly so we can start the session at 11.15am. Email: harriet@himalayancentre.org  for more information.

Keep your home cosy