Don’t think so, we’ve shared all we have

Their proposals include:
• Proper loading bays north & south with tougher surfacing
• Clear kerb markings and no-parking zones
• Reinstating herringbone parking on west side
• New disabled bays and safer access to bus stops

LCCC will keep in touch with the Council and contractor (CCG) as this develops, and share updates as soon as we have them.
Thanks to everyone who’s raised concerns and shared experiences — your feedback really helps strengthen the case for safer, better-connected routes through Leith.

Communication could have been better — the Council has acknowledged this — and a stakeholder group has now been formed to keep local reps updated.

The Council has now confirmed that:
• the closure was formally approved for safety reasons,
• it runs until 12 January 2026 (initially), and
• options are being explored to re-open part of the route sooner or create a safe parallel path on the neighbouring site.

LCCC will continue to monitor the project and push for decisions that protect public transport, accessibility and local journeys.

👉 Learning from Trams to Newhaven
Before any new project begins, there must be a proper, transparent “lessons learned” process involving all affected community councils — something still missing.

👉 Journey times must improve, not decline
We told the Council the business case needs to show that public transport from Leith → Newington will be at least as fast as now, ideally faster.

👉 Keeping buses moving during works
If the project goes ahead, bus access must be protected — priority lanes, maintained routes, or viable alternatives. Reliable public transport is essential for Leith.

👉 Protecting bus journeys
Even though the tram wouldn’t run through our area, construction could seriously affect the St Andrew Sq → Bridges → Newington corridor.
We stressed that this needs proper modelling and safeguards.

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Yes, we’ve raised this and asked for the old markings to be removed immediately