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Merchiston Districts Community Council @merchistoncc.bsky.social · 3h

The long awaited plans to improve footpaths and cycle safety on Dundee street and fountainbridge are now available to view and for public feedback! Includes new crossings at diggers junction and yesman place.

The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 21h

You can find out more about the consultation and our plans on our website: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...

Consultation on new active travel infrastructure in Fountainbridge begins

www.edinburgh.gov.uk

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The Edinburgh Bookshop @edinburghbookshop.bsky.social · 12d

A happy Saturday to everyone. In Christ Church, just a few moments stroll from us, the third #Edinburgh Womens Fiction Festival will be holding events all day today, give them some love & support if you can! www.edwomensficfest.co.uk

#Bruntsfield #Edinburgh #Edimbourg #books #livres

Edinburgh Women's Fiction Festival

www.edwomensficfest.co.uk

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Merchiston Districts Community Council @merchistoncc.bsky.social · 13d

This is very concerning. We hope the cyclist is ok and that the driver stopped. The volume of vehicles on residential streets is very high in this area. And many drivers don't give way at junctions, creating risks for pedestrians including school children, cyclists and everyone else...

Joe Dick @whatjoewrote.bsky.social · 13d

Saw a cyclist get hit by a driver incorrectly taking priority at the junction of Viewforth and Bruntsfield Place this morning.

This junction is a nightmare due to drivers parking at it and Viewforth can't handle bidirectional traffic.

Previous efforts with local govt have told me it's fine. So..

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Merchiston Districts Community Council @merchistoncc.bsky.social · 13d

🚪Don't miss Doors Open Days in Edinburgh this weekend. Explore some fascinating local buildings in our district including @edinburghprints.bsky.social , Morningside United Church, St Peter's Catholic Church & The Edinburgh Steiner School Kindergarten.

Map & details: www.doorsopendays.org.uk

Doors Open Days | Unlock Scotland this September!

Doors Open Days is Scotland’s largest free festival that celebrates places and stories, new and old.

www.doorsopendays.org.uk

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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 13d

Only 16% of people understand key Highway Code rules designed to keep everyone safe.

TfL have a new campaign aims to raise awareness of the Highway Code, highlighting key rules designed to protect people walking, cycling & motorcycling.

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Ken Murray @kenmurray.bsky.social · 14d

Good morning, from the Union Canal.

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Ms Marchmont @msmarchmont.bsky.social · 15d

Misty sunrise on Bruntsfield Links

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Merchiston Districts Community Council @merchistoncc.bsky.social · 15d

Quite a few of these are in our district. Can you help explain why these are bagged?

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Cockburn Association @thecockburn.bsky.social · 15d

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Living Streets Edinburgh @livingstreetsedi.bsky.social · 17d

Closing Today...

Merchiston Districts Community Council @merchistoncc.bsky.social · 19d

Want to make the Polwarth junction a safer, more pleasant place for the community?

⏳Please make sure to review the proposed redesign and give your views by 21 September!

merchistoncc.org.uk/projects/the...

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Merchiston Districts Community Council @merchistoncc.bsky.social · 18d

Wait and see what they do when there's an actual STOP sign!

bsky.app/profile/merc...

Merchiston Districts Community Council @merchistoncc.bsky.social · 23d

🛑 Doesn't a stop sign mean drivers need to stop and give way to pedestrians? The usual morning scene at Merchiston ave/Granville terrace.

The Council has proposed new designs for the entire Polwarth roundabout junction. Will they improve safety? Have your say!

merchistoncc.org.uk/projects/the...

A group of seven school children stand at a junction waiting to cross. Vehicles have a stop sign but pass through the crossing without giving way to the pedestrian.

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Merchiston Districts Community Council @merchistoncc.bsky.social · 18d

Leaf clearing volunteers welcome! 🍂

Autumn is just around the corner. Our successful leaf clearing project depends on the commitment and goodwill of residents. We supply all the tools and coordinate collection!

Learn more: merchistoncc.org.uk/leaf-clearin...

Young people and adults clear fallen leaves in from the edge of a footpath.

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SW20ed #Edinburgh @sw20.info · 18d

Our partners in the local tool library, Colinton Village Enterprise are having a sale next weekend.

Everything must go.

#Edinburgh #OnSale

SHED SALE: Saturday / Sunday 20/21 Sept @Spylaw Park, everything must go.

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Merchiston Districts Community Council @merchistoncc.bsky.social · 18d

We agree, it's terrible!

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Merchiston Districts Community Council @merchistoncc.bsky.social · 19d

That is going to be dealt with under the upcoming Dundee street/fountainbridge active travel scheme. Hopefully designs will be made available later this year or early next

www.edinburgh.gov.uk/cycling-walk...

Dundee Street to Fountainbridge

Information about plans to develop walking, wheeling and cycling infrastructure along Dundee Street and Fountainbridge

www.edinburgh.gov.uk

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Merchiston Districts Community Council @merchistoncc.bsky.social · 19d

Want to make the Polwarth junction a safer, more pleasant place for the community?

⏳Please make sure to review the proposed redesign and give your views by 21 September!

merchistoncc.org.uk/projects/the...

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Jester mouse @jestermouse.bsky.social · 19d

The Union a canal both sides of Viewforth Bridge.

A canal with barges lined up on the right. High rise flats are in the background, with people walking along the old towpath on the left.

More canal boats as we look west. Modern apartment blocks line both sides of the river. The new school and modernised towpath lie on the right, with cyclists and walkers frequenting the path.

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Merchiston Districts Community Council @merchistoncc.bsky.social · 20d

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SW20ed #Edinburgh @sw20.info · 20d

In partnership with the Edinburgh Tool Library, we’ll be running a hands on intro into basic home DIY tools & skills.

📍 Slateford Longstone Church
🕰️ Saturday, 27th Sept
✍️ Sign up:

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/basic-home...

@edinburghminute.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social @longstonecc.bsky.social

Basic Home DIY Tools & Skills - Quick Intro

90 minutes to get you started on your DIY journey - an introduction run by our Colinton Satellite Hub volunteers!

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Merchiston Districts Community Council @merchistoncc.bsky.social · 20d

Van Crime prevention. 🚐 🧰

Are you a tradesperson or van owner wanting to secure your van and the goods inside? Police Scotland are hosting two van crime prevention events:

Wed 24 Sept at B&Q Fort Kinnaird
Thurs 24 Sept at B&Q Hermiston Gait

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Merchiston Districts Community Council @merchistoncc.bsky.social · 20d

cc: @cllrbenparker.bsky.social @davidfkey.bsky.social

Merchiston Districts Community Council @merchistoncc.bsky.social · 20d

This map shows demand for secure cycle hangars in Edinburgh, with plenty of bubbles over #Bruntsfield, #Merchiston, #Polwarth & #Shandon. We've long encouraged residents to request cycle hangars and signal demand to @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social - we hope they will soon get the message!

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Merchiston Districts Community Council @merchistoncc.bsky.social · 20d

There's now a shiny new litter bin at the bus stop at Polwarth Parish Church!

The much-used litter bin had been removed without warning, creating unsightly accumulations of litter all over the pavement. Thank you Cllr Neil Ross for pushing for a replacement!

A large black metal litter bin on the pavement next to a bus shelter.

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Merchiston Districts Community Council @merchistoncc.bsky.social · 22d

Poorly placed roadworks signs yet again obstructing people trying to get to school and work this morning.

On both sides of Granville Terrace between Merchiston Ave and Viewforth Terrace.

We've reached out to Edinhelp on the other place to report this...

@livingstreetsedi.bsky.social

A parent and child walk on a footpath which is obstructed by a large metal construction sign

Two adults and a child walk on a footpath that is obstructed by a large construction sign.

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Merchiston Districts Community Council @merchistoncc.bsky.social · 22d

Thanks so much for taking part, it's so important that residents share their views and get involved in the issues that matter to them!

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