South Edinburgh Community Safety drop in events at local libraries

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The South Edinburgh Community Safety Team, in partnership with Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service has arranged a number of community drop in events in local libraries.

The events are an opportunity to meet local community officers to seek advice, guidance or support in relation to crime & anti social behaviour and fire safety.

Events will be held as follows:

Newington Library

Th 15 Oct     2-4pm

Mo 16 Nov  4-6pm

Morningside Library

We 2 Sep     10:30-12:30

Th 1 Oct       2-4pm

Mo 2 Nov    4-6pm

For further information please contact Michael Traill Community Safety Officer.

Statutory Consultation - Options to Address Primary School Capacity and Accommodation Pressures in South Edinburgh

A statutory consultation on Options to Address Primary School Capacity and Accommodation Pressures in South Edinburgh started on 24 August 2015 and will run until Tuesday 6 October 2015.

The options proposed in the statutory consultation have direct implications for James Gillespie’s, South Morningside, Bruntsfield and Tollcross Primary Schools. All of these primary schools align to either Boroughmuir High School or James Gillespie’s High School; however, the secondary catchment areas will not be affected by any of the options. The proposals will also have indirect implications for St Peter’s RC Primary School.

Further information including the full statutory consultation paper, background papers and an online questionnaire are available at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/southedinburghschools. Copies of the statutory consultation paper are available for inspection at the Council Offices at Waverley Court, at Morningside, Newington and Fountainbridge Libraries and at the schools affected by the proposals.

Four public meetings will be held in respect of the proposals at the venues, dates and times listed below: 

Venue	Date	Time
South Morningside Primary School	Thursday,  3 September 2015	6:30pm – 8:30pm
James Gillespie’s Primary School	Tuesday,   8 September 2015	6:30pm – 8:30pm
Bruntsfield Primary School	Tuesday, 22 September 2015	6:30pm – 8:30pm
St Peter’s RC Primary School	Tuesday, 29 September 2015	6:30pm – 8:30pm

During the consultation period, any views on this proposal should be sent to cf.propertyreview@edinburgh.gov.uk.   

Following the conclusion of the public consultation period a report on the Outcomes of the Consultation will be presented to the Council in February 2016 and the report will be made publicly available three weeks before the Council meeting. 

SESplan consultation: Jobs, Homes and Investment: Where, Why and How?

The impact population, household and economic growth will have on our countryside, infrastructure and communities is explored in the SESplan Main Issues Report (or more simply in the Easy Read Guide).  

With the second largest population growth in Scotland predicted by 2037 (220,000 more people and 25% more homes) there will be significant implications for wherever this new development is accommodated in the South East Scotland region. 

SESplan launched the public consultation on the Main Issues Report on the 21 July 2015.  

The consultation aims to get as many people as possible interested in the future of the region and commenting on the issues.  The Main Issues Report asks key questions, the answers to which will shape the way our region looks, feels and functions for decades to come. The Main Issues Report represents your chance to influence the second strategic plan for the region.

Southside Community Council: nominations sought!

People who are committed to improving their neighbourhood, and who want to make a difference in the Southside, are being sought to be part of the local community council.

Nominations are now open for places on Southside Community Council.

The city’s Community Councils are key to the work of the Council and other partners, are represented on each of the 12 Neighbourhood Partnerships and work with these partners to convey the views of local people, and to influence improvements to service delivery in their area.

At least six members of the public are now being sought to restart Southside Community Council, which previously ran until 2011.

Anyone aged 16 or over and on the electoral role can join by filling out a nomination form by 7 September. Contact your returning officer for a nomination form, visit the Council website or call 0131 529 3402 for more details of how to apply.

Councillor Maureen Child, Convener of the Communities and Neighbourhoods Committee, said: “Community Councils give people the opportunity to work with the Council and other partner organisations for the benefit of their local area.

“I would encourage anyone interested in joining the Southside Community Council to come forward for this exciting opportunity and chance to collaborate with fellow community members and partners, to make a real difference in their neighbourhood.”

Should you need any further information, please contact:

• Councillor Jim Orr, Returning Officer, City Chambers, High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1YJ, 0131 529 4018 jim.orr@edinburgh.gov.uk

• Donald Burgess, Partnership Development Officer, The Drumbrae Library Hub, 81 Drum Brae Drive, Edinburgh, EH4 7FE | Tel 0131 529 3402 donald.burgess@edinburgh.gov.uk

If there are more candidates than places on the community council, an election will be held on 28 September 2015.