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@edinburghcouncil.bsky.social PinnedHighly complex work to reinforce the building's façade is expected to continue on Princes Street for at least three weeks. We're doing everything we can to keep the city moving but please plan ahead and allow plenty of time for your journeys.
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.socialNew bus lanes times Milton Road to London Road from today (12 Oct). Check our website to find out why we're doing the trial, how it will work, the information we'll gather to help us make decisions, and how you can comment. edinburgh.gov.uk/buslanetrial
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.socialQueensferry High Street will be closed to through traffic from The Loan and diversions via Station Road and Hawes Brae due to roadworks from 12 October to 18 December.
Find out more at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/roads-travel-parking/queensferry-town-centre-improvements
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.socialMore info about the trial, parking and loading www.edinburgh.gov.uk/buslanetrial
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.socialNew bus lane times start Monday 12 October - Milton Road East to London Road - 7am to 7pm, 7 days a week. A trial to improve bus journey times and reliability. You can still park and load in most locations but some times will change.
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.socialTune in to today's meeting of the Culture and Communities Committee from 10am. On the agenda today:
- Visitor Levy: Cultural Programming Fund Update
- Cultural Venues Fees and Changes
View the full agenda and watch the webcast here: democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.socialContinuous pavements are now on Dalry Road. They gives pedestrians an uninterrupted route for crossing, where they have priority over vehicles. It also encourages vehicles to give way and reinforces the Highway Code. Please take care and look out for others as you get used to the new road layout.
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.socialJoin today’s meeting of Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work Committee from 10am. Cllrs will discuss, among other items Visitor Levy: Visitor Economy Sector Worker Definition and Allocations Policy Review Update.
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@edinburghcouncil.bsky.socialWe will start work on Balgreen Road between Pansy Walk and Gorgie Road from 5 October. This will include resurfacing, improving pedestrian crossings, traffic signals and drainage. Find out more at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/balgreenroad
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.socialWe will start work on Minto Street, Mayfield Gardens and Craigmillar Park from 5 October. This will include road resurfacing and improvements to pedestrian crossings, traffic signals and drainage.
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.socialThe latest results from the @cyclingscotland.bsky.social traffic survey, shows the continuing success of building high-quality cycle lanes in encouraging more people to cycle in #Edinburgh
Find out more at cycling.scot/news/scotlan...
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.socialTune into today’s meeting of Finance and Resources Committee at 10am. On the agenda:
- Budget Strategy and Medium-Term Financial Plan progress update
- Edinburgh Living – Operating Arrangements
- Career Break Policy
View the full agenda and join here:
democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.socialThe latest results from Cycling Scotland traffic surveys, shows the continuing success of building high-quality cycle lanes in encouraging more people to cycle.
@cyclingscotland.bsky.socialReposted by @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social🚲 NEWS: More bikes than cars on Leith Walk in morning rush hour; record cycle counts and record cycling modal share on multiple routes in Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Delve into the latest data from Cycling Scotland traffic surveys and cycle counter analysis: buff.ly/IoWdSMB
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.socialTune into today’s meeting of Full Council from 10am. Items on the agenda include:
- Third Party Cultural Grant Funding 2027-28
- Edinburgh Visitor Levy: New Projects
- Draft Guidance for Schools: Employer Visits
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democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.socialFurther information and advice is on the Council website: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.socialWe're relaying the historic setts on St Mary's Street, alongside improving pedestrian safety, and wider infrastructure upgrades ⚒️ The project will begin on 21 September, and is expected to take around six months to complete.
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.socialFind out more about today's decision and these plans on the Council's website: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.socialCouncillors have approved the Strategic Business Case to expand Edinburgh's tram network, with the immediate priority being the southern section of the route. The next step will be to position the plans within the wider regional SEStran study, which is expected next autumn.
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.socialTune into today’s meeting of the Planning Committee at 2pm. On the agenda:
▶️Short term lets – Planning and Licensing
▶️Princes Street and Waverley Valley Strategy Update
View the full agenda and watch the webcast here:
democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.socialFind out more about the results on our website: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...
