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Bin collection for the festive season

Members briefing 432: Bin collection arrangements for the festive season

 This briefing is to provide you with information on the changes to bin days over the festive season from Wednesday 25 December 2013 to Tuesday 7 January 2014.

 We want to ensure that we get this information about the arrangements out to every affected resident. We have a communications campaign running from this week throughout the festive period.

 However, any additional support that you can give to help let residents in your ward know about the arrangements would be appreciated. Please direct them to our website www.edinburgh.gov.uk/recycle  or our contact centre on 0131 529 3030 for further information.

Green, brown and food waste bins and red and blue box collections

Bins will not be collected on 25 December and 1 January but will instead be picked up on Saturday 28 December and Saturday 4 January respectively.

 If we don’t pick up the bin on the day listed above, we are asking residents to leave it out until we collect it.

 Please note that unlike previous years collections that fall on Boxing Day 26 December and Thursday 2 January will happen as normal. Residents should ensure that there bins are out by 6am on the collection day.

 Christmas tree recycling

Christmas trees can be recycled at any of our three Community Recycling Centres which will be open throughout the festive period (except for 25 & 26 Dec and 1 & 2 January)

We will also be providing a kerbside Christmas Tree recycling collection. If residents have a brown bin or live in a brown bin area, they are being asked to place their tree at the kerbside, next to the brown bin, by 6am on the next garden waste day.

To enable trees to be recycled residents are reminded to:

·         Remove all decorations from the Christmas tree

·         If the tree is 6ft tall or more, please cut it in half

·         Do not place trees in plastic bags, as this means we cannot recycle it

·         Remove any tree stands

.We will also be collecting trees from communal bin areas during January. Residents can go towww.edinburgh.gov.uk/recycle for more details.

 2014 collection calendars

There are no changes to collection days for 2014. Residents can download their collection calendars atwww.edinburgh.gov.uk/recycle or call 0131 529 3030 for a copy.

Special uplifts

 

There will be no special uplift service between Tuesday 24 December and 7 January. Normal service will resume on Tuesday 7 January.

 

 

 

 

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THE LEITH PROGRAMME – Update 21.11.13

Draft phasing plan

As the Constitution Street junction improvements are now completed, early next year the Leith Programme work will progress into Leith Walk. A draft phasing plan showing the estimated phasing of the works and start times is now on our website for your information. We will regularly review this plan and update it should there be any significant changes to take into account.

Regards

Alan   

Alan Dean BA (Hons) MSc PGDip I Partnership Development Officer (Stakeholder Liaison and Engagement) I Services for Communities I City Centre Neighbourhood Management Team I 1 Cockburn Street I Edinburgh I EH1 1BJ

Constitution Street/Bernard Street junction

The Constitution Street, Bernard Street and Baltic Street junction, the final phase of the northerly section of the Leith Programme, is now open and work on the adjacent pavements has been completed. A number of planters containing trees are still to be put in place in two separate locations in Constitution Street and, following the delivery of the trees, installation should happen in late November or in early December. You may still see a minimal  presence from the contractors in the area over the next couple of days as there are small areas of lining to be carried out but this will be carried out with little or no disruption.

 We would like to thank you for their patience during these works and hope that the new road surface, pavements and pedestrian crossings improve the area for everyone who lives, works or visits. We appreciate that some of you have been in touch to let us know about specific concerns; your input has helped us to manage the programme and strive to minimise disruption for all as far as possible.

Early next year The Leith Programme work will progress into Leith Walk and, again, we will work with the community and traders immediately affected to endeavour to minimise disruption.  

Regards

Alan

 Alan Dean BA (Hons) MSc PGDip I Partnership Development Officer (Stakeholder Liaison and Engagement) I Services for Communities I City Centre Neighbourhood Management Team I 1 Cockburn Street I Edinburgh I EH1 1BJ

Tel: 0131 529 7519

 http://www.facebook.com/cclneighbourhood

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Creative Leith: Public Meeting

Creative Leith – public meeting
Celebrating the significant contributions of creative initiatives and enterprise in Leith, and explore what can be done to help promote creative endeavour in Leith.

 7.00pm, Wednesday 27 November 2013, in Thomas Morton Hall. All are welcome.  If you have ideas to share, please come along as there will be plenty of opportunity for open discussion and questions.

Key speakers include:

Morvern Cunningham, Leith Late – Leith’s rising cultural status in the city

Iyke Ikegwuonu, Creative Exchange – supporting local creative industries now and in the future
If you are able to attend, it would be helpful to let us know so we can cater in sensible proportions.

Doors open, and refreshments from 6.45pm

Further information can be obtained from Loraine Duckworth, 0131 529 6194loraine.duckworth@edinburgh.gov.uk
www.edinburghnp.org.uk/leith

Consultation on Review of Polling Places, 1-22 November

The Council has a statutory duty to review polling districts, polling places and stations in Edinburgh every five years.  We have reviewed our polling stations and propose some changes to ensure that:
·         they are as easy to use and reach for people as possible, including those with a disability
·         we follow the guidance from the Electoral Commission
We are now seeking feedback on these proposals between 1 and 22 November 2013 and would appreciate your support in encouraging people to give us their feedback.  Full details of the proposals, including maps and a feedback form are available from 1 November on the Council website at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/elections or from the City Chambers, High Street, Edinburgh.

Meet the Funders” Event on Thursday 28 November 2013

Meet the Funders” Event on Thursday 28 November 2013

 Are you looking for funding ?

 Please come along to the next  Neighbourhood Partnership “ Meet the Funders “ event

 Date : Thursday 28 November 2013

 Venue : St Serf’s Church Hall , 1a Clark Road , Edinburgh EH5 3BD  ( just off Ferry Road)

 Time: Drop in between 12 Noon and 3pm

Format: Free event , informal drop in market place

 You can meet these organisations : Big Lottery Fund, The Melting Pot , Community Sports Hubs

Community Grants Fund, General Enquiries, Youth Business Scotland, Pass It On, Edinburgh4Community

SCVO, Bank of Scotland Foundation, Royal Bank of Scotland Foundation, Waste Aware Grants  ,Business Gateway

Climate Challenge Fund, Activcity, Tenants Grants,In Kind Direct, The Big Lunch, Prime, Sported

Sportscotland, Scottish Government 2014 Commonwealth Games Legacy

 

 

Edinburgh Local Policing Plan Drop in 13/11/13.

City of Edinburgh Council, Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service would like the public to help create the next Edinburgh Local Policing Plan and are asking the people of Edinburgh, ‘What 3 priorities would you like your local Police to focus on?’.
A special drop in session has been arranged for Wednesday 13 November, between 2pm & 4pm in McDonald Road Library.
All Leithers are invited to drop in and speak with the Police & Council Community Safety Officers who will be present.
If you cannot attend the drop in session, the Police have created an online survey which you may complete:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/EdinburghLocalPolicePlan2014-17
It really is worth as many Leithers as possible taking part.
 
 

City of Edinburgh Budget Consultation

Let’s talk about our saving and spending.

The City of Edinburgh Council would like to hear your views on how to save and spend money in 2014/15 and for the next 3 years. 

 See the links below for an overview of priorities and services and a link to the consultation.

 1.     A link to the video which people are encouraged to watch before taking part in the budget conversation: http://www.budget.edinburgh.gov.uk/

 2.       A link to the consultation itself www.edinburgh.gov.uk/budget

The Leith Programme

Dear Stakeholders

 THE LEITH PROGRAMME – email update 35, 31 October 2013

Constitution Street/Bernard Street junction works

In order to complete the improvement works at the Constitution Street junction as quickly as possible, the contractor will be working extended hours, if required, during the first half of next week to carry out road marking, stud installation and anti-skid surfacing works. Dry weather is a significant factor in carrying out these works and if the current good weather prevails as predicted we will be looking to take full advantage of this. The hours will be as follows:

  • Monday 4 November – 08:00 to 22:00
  • Tuesday 5 November – 08:00 to 22:00
  • Wednesday 6 November – 08:00 to 22:00

If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me.

Regards

Alan

Alan Dean BA (Hons) MSc PGDip I Partnership Development Officer (Stakeholder Liaison and Engagement) I Services for Communities I City Centre Neighbourhood Management Team I 1 Cockburn Street I Edinburgh I EH1 1BJ

Tel: 0131 529 7519        Mobile: 07739 188 438

alan.dean@edinburgh.gov.uk

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