Inverleith
Blackhall Library RAAC Update (Nov23)
Initial investigations into the presence of RAAC have now been completed at Blackhall Library.
31 Oct 2023
Councillor Hal Osler
Inverleith ward
Councillor Hal Osler
Inverleith
Hal Osler was first elected as councillor for Inverleith in 2017.
Hal's priorities for Inverleith are:
- Making sure our paths, pavements and roads are fit for purpose
- Making Inverleith more accessible and safer for all to enjoy
- Investing in our parks and greenspaces
- Improving recycling provision and reducing fly-tipping
- Investing in flood mitigation
- Increasing and improving publicly available and accessible toilets
Latest news
The latest updates from your local Scottish Liberal Democrat team and Cllr Hal Osler
Craigleith Retail Park Recycling Update (Oct23)
The recycling units have recently been removed from Craigleith Retail Park.
2 Oct 2023
Gorgie to Telford Road Cable Replacement
Work to replace electricity cabling from Gorgie to Telford Road has been delayed, and now due to start in January 2024.
2 Oct 2023
Communal Bin Review - Phase 4
Changes have been made to plans for Phase 4 of the Review, after comments from Councillors and residents.
2 Oct 2023
Inverleith
Blackhall Library RAAC Update (Oct 23)
Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) has been identified at Blackhall Library. Following UK Government guidance, the Library closed on the 14th of September to allow a more detailed inspection to be carried out.
2 Oct 2023
Crewe Toll Fire Station
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) recently announced the removal of the height rescue appliance (turntable ladder) from Crewe Toll Fire Station.
5 Sep 2023
Reducing the Impact of Utility Works
Residents are frequently in touch with frustrations about overrunning utility works - especially when it appears that there is no one working on the site. The Lib Dem team are exploring ways to improve this.
5 Sep 2023
CCTV at Craigleith Junction
The CCTV camera that sits at the junction of Craigleith on the Northen pathways has been removed temporarily as it needs upgrading.
5 Sep 2023
Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) - Inverleith update
There has been a lot of coverage in the media recently about schools and reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RACC) that had used as a building material.
5 Sep 2023
Inverleith
Ferryhill Primary Concerns
Several residents have raised concerns regarding some issues at and relating to Ferryhill Primary School.
2 Aug 2023
Inverleith
Crossing Craigcrook Road
Edinburgh Council recently ran a survey about how to improve walking and cycling routes to Blackhall Primary school.
2 Aug 2023
Dean Village Walkabout
At the beginning of the summer a walkabout was conducted with members of the Dean Village Association to go through some of the issues in the area.
2 Aug 2023
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