The Council’s original target for opening the new South Edinburgh Primary School in Canaan Lane in Morningside was August 2020.  I am disappointed to note that this has been pushed back to August 2021. 

The Post Office has announced today that Morningside and Bruntsfield post offices are to merge.

Good news! Re-surfacing works on the A702 main road from Tollcross to Leamington Terrace

I chaired a packed meeting this evening in Morningside Parish Church to launch the Friends of Midmar Paddock, a new group set up with the aim of protecting the paddock and securing future access to Blackford Hill and the Hermitage for the community. 

Last Wednesday the Council’s Development Management Sub Committee granted the application for 87 mezzanine flats, within the main former school building, and 17 affordable flats in a new block.

The Scottish Government’s Reporter has decided to refuse the application for a change of use of the Cluny Centre as a conference and wedding venue. 

The Council’s Development Management Sub Committee has recently approved plans submitted by Signature Pubs Ltd. for a change of use from commercial (former bank) to a pub/restaurant (Class 3) with outside eating space to the front. 

Midmar Paddock Public Meeting

Are you concerned by the latest attempt to sell Midmar Paddock for development? I am keen to find a long term solution to protect the paddock and to secure access for the community.  I have met with concerned local residents and together we have arranged a public meeting to set up a local action group to take this forward.  If this is also of interest and concern to you, come along to the meeting.

Plans recently submitted to the Council by the Downing Group have disappointed local residents as the proposal for an underground car park has been removed.

Good news for users of the 36 bus service as the timetable is to be extended again!