SpokesLothian

@spokes.org.uk

Spokes, the Lothian Cycle Campaign: fights for better conditions for everyday journeys by bike, particularly Edinburgh & Lothian. Also lobby Scot Gov. We also encourage more councils, govt depts, politicians, professionals etc to move to bsky!

@spokes.org.uk Oct 11, 2026, 1:21 PM

🙋 Monday 12 Oct 4-7pm DROP-IN

#GrantonWaterfront, next stage

Also online QA -> consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/grantonp...

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Map showing location of the site

Come and join us at our community consultation

Now that works have started on site and Phase 1 of the regeneration is well underway, the Council is considering how to shape the next phase of housing delivery to the West of the proposed Granton Waterfront Primary School. These plots are called B1 & B2 as outlined on the plan above.

Overview

The Council owns around 120 acres of developable land within the Granton Waterfront area, creating a unique opportunity to work with key partners and the local residents to deliver an exemplar regeneration. Insights gained from previous attempts to develop Granton Waterfront highlight the importance of a joined up approach.

In February 2020 the Council approved a Development Framework which sets out the vision and key principles that will serve as guidance for all those who wish to develop in the area. This will enable the Council to ensure placemaking is at the heart of development while championing low carbon transport, active travel and sustainable development, supporting the Council’s recent commitment to achieve net zero carbon by 2030 and the emerging themes of the City Mobility Strategy and City Plan 2030.

The regeneration of Granton Waterfront provides an unmissable opportunity for Scotland’s capital city to set the standard for sustainable growth, marking a stepped change in how development can influence how we go about our daily lives.

@spokes.org.uk Oct 10, 2026, 4:29 PMReposted by @spokes.org.uk

🙋 Sunday 11 Oct, 11-2

#CargoBikes at the #Meadows !!

+ #SpokesStall with #SpokesMaps

@spokes.org.uk Oct 10, 2026, 4:29 PM

🙋 Sunday 11 Oct, 11-2

#CargoBikes at the #Meadows !!

+ #SpokesStall with #SpokesMaps

@edfoc.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 8:25 AMReposted by @spokes.org.uk

Historical patterns and sustainability implications of worldwide bicycle ownership and use
www.nature.com/articles/s43...
Bicycles make the world a better place to live, they are a solution the #ClimateCrisis

@foescot.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 3:16 PMReposted by @spokes.org.uk

Scotland chooses cars over children's safety and the climate

Important piece from @amandafgrimm.bsky.social of @sccscot.bsky.social

www.thenational.scot/politics/265...

@marksuttonbike.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 9:12 AMReposted by @spokes.org.uk

Under pressure Deliveroo calls for a ban on ‘e-bike’ conversion kits - will run speed checks on vehicles through its app and ban regular offenders.

Good to see the heat being applied is having an effect on bringing about some responsibility:

www.cyclingelectric.com/news/deliver...

@urbancyclinginstitute.org Oct 9, 2026, 2:02 PMReposted by @spokes.org.uk

These news from Scotland are very motivating, and show how willing people are to cycle if they have the conditions to do so safely and comfortably. Interested in reading more about the findings, including some charts? Check out the full report here: buff.ly/KwoOEML

@spokes.org.uk Oct 9, 2026, 10:49 AMReposted by @spokes.org.uk

📱 This case should "send a shudder down the spine" of any driver who uses a phone

#MobilePhone #DangerousDriving

🙄 but allowed to drive again after 6 years

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@spokes.org.uk Oct 9, 2026, 10:49 AM

📱 This case should "send a shudder down the spine" of any driver who uses a phone

#MobilePhone #DangerousDriving

🙄 but allowed to drive again after 6 years

@edi.bike @chdot.bsky.social @edfoc.bsky.social @pactsuk.bsky.social @fphuk.bsky.social @heidialexander.bsky.social @chairrdrf.bsky.social

@spokes.org.uk Oct 8, 2026, 11:22 AMReposted by @spokes.org.uk

Apologies, SUNDAY 11 Oct, not Sat
11am-2pm Meadows

🙋 Visit our #cargobike #SpokesStall
🙋 #SpokesMaps

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@alexstaniforth.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 10:50 AMReposted by @spokes.org.uk

Great to see!

@spokes.org.uk Oct 8, 2026, 11:22 AM

Apologies, SUNDAY 11 Oct, not Sat
11am-2pm Meadows

🙋 Visit our #cargobike #SpokesStall
🙋 #SpokesMaps

@edi.bike @edfoc.bsky.social @chdot.bsky.social @portyenergy.bsky.social @sw20.info @kennybrown131.bsky.social @secretedinburgh.bsky.social @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social @steveamburgess.bsky.social

@spokes.org.uk Oct 7, 2026, 5:19 PMReposted by @spokes.org.uk

📈 #ClimateCrisis film reminder

THURSDAY 8 OCTOBER

St Michael's Parish Church Hall, Slateford Road, 7pm

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@spokes.org.uk Oct 8, 2026, 10:01 AM

#HolyroodPark

👍 #Rangers getting 🚲 #ebikes in #carbonreduction project

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Drop-in info: [email protected]

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Reducing carbon output at the Education Centre
A building with a wooden facade and mirrored glass windows overlooking the park.

© Crown Copyright HES

As part of our commitment to adapting our buildings for the future and reducing our greenhouse gas emissions, we have recently drafted new proposals to carry out important decarbonisation works at the Holyrood Park Education Centre. The proposed project will see the centre transformed into a low carbon retrofitted space, significantly reducing the carbon output of the building and making it more sustainable and economical to heat and maintain in the future.

Work will be carried out across several phases and will include:

Improving the airtightness of the building

Replacing the gas boiler with an air source heat pump

Replacing gas and electric fired water heaters with electric point of use demand water heaters

Removing and replacing the gas oven

Upgrading and adding additional heat recovery units

Installing solar panels with battery storage

Installing electric vehicle (EV) charge points for electric pool cars

Providing new electric pool bikes and storage for Rangers

@spokes.org.uk Oct 7, 2026, 5:19 PM

📈 #ClimateCrisis film reminder

THURSDAY 8 OCTOBER

St Michael's Parish Church Hall, Slateford Road, 7pm

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@spokes.org.uk Oct 7, 2026, 8:21 AMReposted by @spokes.org.uk

#Women & #Cycling

🙋 Deadline for comments - 9 October

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@spokes.org.uk Oct 7, 2026, 9:55 AM

#BonningtonRoad

🙋 Petition for traffic calming & school crossing patrol

--> you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/re...

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To: Edinburgh council
Reinstate the School Crossing Guide for Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce on Bonnington Road."
BA
Campaign created by

The terrifying reality is that even when motorists are being cautious and families are doing everything right, the infrastructure around the Bonnington corridor is fundamentally unsafe for young families. When you force double-decker buses, commercial lorries, and child cyclists to share the same narrow morning rush-hour space, there is zero margin for error. I know firsthand the terror of being hit on these streets, and I am launching this petition because we should not have to wait for a child to be seriously hurt before our streets are protected. We need a permanent Lollipop Guide outside Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce to act as that vital, life-saving human buffer.

@spokes.org.uk Oct 7, 2026, 8:21 AM

#Women & #Cycling

🙋 Deadline for comments - 9 October

@drscottarthurmp.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 8:24 PMReposted by @spokes.org.uk

The Westminster Transport Select Committee, of which I am a member, is currently examining the safety of women and girls across the transport network, including walking and cycling routes. If you have views, please submit them to the enquiry: committees.parliament.uk/work/9900/sa...

@merchistoncc.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 8:44 PMReposted by @spokes.org.uk

Leaf clearing volunteers needed 🍂

We invite residents to join the Volunteer Team in the Merchiston Leaf Clearing Project

Learn more and get in touch to help out!

merchistoncc.org.uk/the-merchist...

People sweeping and picking up fallen leaves at the side of a road. A young boy crouches down to pick up leaves while a woman behind him holds open a large black bag

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