New Town & Broughton CC

@theSpurtle The link is for the accompanying Listed Building Consent - the Change of Use application (26/00660/FUL) is here : citydev-portal.edinburgh.gov.uk/idoxpa-web/sim… (Slightly unclear why it's not categorised as a /FULSTL application as that's essentailly what it is). Deadline also Friday 27 March.

Anyone wishing to comment on plans to redevelop 16–26 Forth St as an apart-hotel (26/00661/LBC) can do so here: citydev-portal.edinburgh.gov.uk/idoxpa-web/app… The deadline to do so is Fri 27 March. #Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #planning

@Powderhall @theSpurtle The answer seems to depend on whether you're a developer or a local resident......

@theSpurtle Does Edinburgh need another hotel?

@edinhelp Thanks - this seems to have been mostly resolved - although still a few items scattered around (road signs etc.). Hopefully the weather will be obliging over the weekend.

@NTBCC Hi, I have passed this over to be team to be resolved asap. Thanks, Abbi

@edinhelp Phase 1 of the Mansfield Place Resurfacing Works started on 9 March. Yes - it has been 'windy' - but the impact for pedestrians & cyclists due to the poorly installed barriers is not acceptable. No personnel on site to raise concerns. Can this be resolved asap ?

Short Term Let appeals to the DPEA (Scottish Reporter) : almost 50 appeals against refusal of (mainly retrospective) planning permission across Edinburgh have been Withdrawn in the last 2 weeks (e.g. below) Not clear what has prompted this but does help to unclog the system.....

Beaverhall House demolition now underway. Demolition & erection of a mixed use development (incl. 205 residential units) was approved in Nov'23. Demolition follows the approval of a Section 75A 'Modification of a Planning Obligation' in Feb'25 due to concerns over vandalism.

We’ve (re)joined Instagram to improve how we listen, communicate & work with local residents, community groups, businesses, visitors and other important stakeholders. See more here instagram.com/ntbcc.edinburg… If interested - please give us a follow, like the posts & share.

Final agenda & link for the NTBCC ZOOM meeting on Monday 9 March now available - 7:00pm start - more details here ntbcc.org.uk/ntbcc-full-age… We're pleased to welcome Terry Levinthal who will provide an update on @EdinburghWH activities & answer questions - everyone very welcome.

@edinhelp @AngryWaves There are many instances of missing lids on the new communal bins - it would be helpful if notifications could be raised by the operating crews rather than just rely on reports from members of the public. Longer term - finding a more robust bin would also help.

@AngryWaves @NTBCC Hello, I have reported this under reference 2102071, for the attention and action of the team. Thanks, Zara.

@edinhelp two bin lids are missing from the black general waste bins outside 26 Haddington Place EH7 4AF (Mera Lahore restaurant). Can you repair/replace them asap. Thank you CC: @NTBCC

Edinburgh residents coming together to oppose more unmanaged short term lets as they are “blindsided” by “appalling” short-term let decision theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/02/edinbu… via @EdinReporter

It's certainly a building that should be celebrated and supported.

Prince's Street Gardens is looking great. This is becoming a regular occurance.

@theSpurtle @woolfox007 @Harryjwilliamss ....as well as trying to relocate the bus stop a few metres to the north. (Also it'll be interesting to see if they have more success with relocating a bin hub than residents have....)

@woolfox007 @Harryjwilliamss At the pre-application meeting, developer representatives were talking about intention to do away with 'manky bin hub'.

Get it built 👍

I am really upset that ⁦@Edinburgh_CC⁩ is putting profit before people. We supported ⁦@S1Developments⁩ original planning permission as like us they agreed we had a housing emergency in Edinburgh. Now planning reccomending change of use to STLs edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh…

EDINBURGH NORTH EASTERN & LEITH:—Spurtle will host a hustings event on the evening of 16 April in Broughton St Mary's Parish Church. Details to follow. All candidates are invited to contact us at: spurtle@hotmail.co.uk #Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #Holyroodelections

As expected, the Council's decision to refuse this application has been appealed to the Scottish Reporter (DPEA). Details of the grounds for appeal not yet available. dpea.scotland.gov.uk/CaseDetails.as… We will continue to engage with & support local residents through this process.

Final agenda for the NTBCC 'IN PERSON' meeting on Monday 9 February now available - 7:00pm start at Broughton St Mary's Church - details in the attached Agenda. ntbcc.org.uk/ntbcc-full-age… Variety of items to suit all tastes (too numerous to mention) - come along - everyone welcome.

Planning approved in November 2020 & refurbishment started in January 2021 with significant RCGF funding as well as additional Council funding. Works completed in 2022 but despite this, the building has been vacant ever since. There's a huge demand for spaces such as this. (2/n)

Helpful update. Whilst understanding @ootbdrillhall's caution with taking on operation of the building, questions need to be asked about the extended time taken & wider process of returning this Council-owned building to active community use. It is not an exemplar...... (1/n)