Edinburgh Local Development Plan - Second Proposed Plan - what do you think (by 3 Oct)?

The Council has prepared a Second Proposed Edinburgh Local Development Plan. It sets out policies and proposals to guide land use and development.

The Second Proposed Plan is accompanied by a Environmental Report - Second Revision, a Second Proposed Action Programme, a revised Draft Habitats Regulations Appraisal Record and a number of other supporting documents. These include a Schedule of Representations, which explains what regard has been had to representations made in 2013 to the first Proposed Plan.

All of these documents are available for inspection from 22^nd August – 3^rd October 2014 at:

• Planning and Building Standards Reception, Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh between the hours of 9.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday.
• All Council libraries during normal opening hours.

A summary of proposals relevant to South Central Edinburgh is now available too.

Representations can be made on the Second Proposed Plan. These must be submitted in writing using the form provided by 5.00pm on Friday 3 October 2014. Representations can be submitted electronically to localdevelopmentplan@edinburgh.gov.uk or by post to Local Development Plan Team, City of Edinburgh Council, Business Centre G.3, Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BG.

Copies of the representations form and guidance note on submitting representations are available on the above website, at Waverley Court and in Council libraries.

If you made a representation to the first Proposed Plan in 2013, please note that you will need to resubmit your representation if you wish it to be formally considered by the Council and dealt with through the examination process.

Written comments can also be submitted on the Environmental Report, Action Programme, Draft Habitats Regulations Appraisal Record and other supporting documents. These should be sent to the above email or postal address by Friday 3^rd October 2014.

Drop-in engagement events have been arranged to provide further information on any aspect of the Second Proposed Plan:

• North West Edinburgh, Rosebery Hall, Queensferry, 26 August, 3.30-6.45pm.
• West Edinburgh, Drumbrae Library Hub, 28 August, 4-7pm.
• South East Edinburgh, Kings Manor Hotel, Milton Road, 1 September, 4-7pm.
• South West Edinburgh, Gibson Craig Hall, Currie, 3 September, 4-7pm.
• South East Edinburgh, Faith Mission Hall, Gilmerton, 4 September, 4-7pm.
• General session, Urban Room, Waverley Court, East Market Street, 22 September, 4-7 pm.

For more details see www.edinburgh.gov.uk/localdevelopmentplan

Proposed 20mph zone consultation

Following a successful pilot in South Edinburgh a 20 mph speed limit is proposed for the City Centre, main shopping streets and residential areas. Please see the map of proposed 20mph speed limits to see which streets will be affected.

Further information on the proposals can be found in a council report and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). 

Your views on the speed limit proposals are sought: please complete a questionnaire. Proposals will also be displayed in libraries and Council Offices from the end of August until 17 October.

A series of public meetings will be held. The one intended for Marchmont, Sciennes and Grange residents is at the City Chambers on Tu 23 Sep at 7pm.

Easy Read version of the Policy Memorandum for the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill

An Easy Read version of the Policy Memorandum for the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill has been published on the Scottish Government website.

Scottish Independence Referendum: Register to vote

1 in 10 residents are still not registered to vote

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The Scottish Independence Referendum takes place on Thursday 18 September 2014. But to vote you must be registered by 2 September 2014.

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