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LeithChooses @leithchooses.bsky.social · 3d

As reported recently in the North Edinburgh News, there's now only 10 days to submit your project application!

Our last support session is this Wed (15th), 5.30pm at Leith Community Centre! Talk to our volunteer team if you want help with your application! nen.press/leithchooses...

LeithChooses: Applications Open!

WELLBEING IN LEITH GETS LEITHCHOOSES 2026 FUNDING BOOST LeithChooses is delighted to announce that applications are now open for funding bids for community projects across the wider Leith area! Or…

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Cllr Jack Caldwell 🇺🇦 @jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social · 4d

Leith is one of Scotland's (& the UK's) most densely populated neighbourhoods with loads of people walking, using a wheelchair, pushing a pram, or cycling down/across Easter Road.

But many drivers I spoke to also want to see calming measures & improvements. www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2025/10/10/e...

Edinburgh councillor starts campaign to improve safety on “scary” Leith junction - Deadline News

AN EDINBURGH councillor has launched a petition to urge his colleagues on the council to improve a notorious junction on Easter Road.

www.deadlinenews.co.uk

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Cllr Jack Caldwell 🇺🇦 @jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social · 9d

Such a tragic event - my thoughts are with the gentleman's friends & family, and anyone impacted by it.

Police enquiries are still ongoing so if you know anything about what happened on Annandale Street, please use reference: 0302 // Sun 28th Sep. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/81-year...

81-year-old man dies following Edinburgh crash involving pedestrian and bus in Leith

A man rushed to hospital following a crash in Edinburgh at the end of last month has sadly died in hospital.

www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com

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Cllr Jack Caldwell 🇺🇦 @jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social · 11d

Thank you - very sadly a man was killed back in 2022 from a speeding driver. www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...

Speeding Edinburgh driver killed pedestrian on way home from party in hit-and-run

Ralph Fairhurst, 26, was jailed on Thursday after driving at an "excessive speed" when he struck Kyle Middlemas - who died in hospital 10 days after the collision.

www.edinburghlive.co.uk

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Cllr Jack Caldwell 🇺🇦 @jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social · 11d

Unfortunately, we've had longstanding issues pre the Albion Road closure - take your point but hopefully we can get better traffic calming & pedestrian/cyclist infrastructure (whether that's an island etc) without affecting the pavements.

Cllr Jack Caldwell 🇺🇦 @jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social · 11d

Genuinely UNBELIEVABLE...

Delivering a letter launching my pedestrian safety petition on the junction of Easter Road & Dalmeny Street / St Clair Street, & emerge out a stairwell to another crash.

Spoke to Police & everyone ok but shaken up.

This can't keep happening.

An out of focus letter and a collision on a street corner.

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Living Streets Edinburgh @livingstreetsedi.bsky.social · 12d

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following a serious crash involving a bus and a pedestrian.

The incident happened on Sunday, 28 September, 2025, at around 1.20am on Annandale Street, at the junction with Haddington Place :-
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Appeal for witnesses following crash involving pedestrian and bus in Edinburgh City Centre

Appeal for witnesses following crash involving pedestrian and bus in Edinburgh City Centre news release

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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 14d

"We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Jane Goodall.

She was a force for nature, tirelessly advocating for the protection and restoration of our natural world.

Her presence will be sorely missed." - Tanya Steele, CEO WWF UK.

Jane Goodall in forest habitat standing with a chimpanzee in her arms, as she purses her lips as if to kiss the chimpanzee.

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spurtle.bsky.social @spurtle.bsky.social · 14d

ISSUE 355 PUBLISHED TODAY.—3D copies available from 3D shops, services and libraries across Broughton and beyond. Pdfs downloadable from our website here: broughtonspurtle.org.uk
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news

Front page of the October 2025 'Broughton Spurtle'.

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Edinburgh Trams @edinburghtrams.bsky.social · 19d

📢Customer Info: From the start of service tomorrow Sat 27 Sept until the end of service on Mon 29 Sept, trams will operate a split service between Newhaven-Picardy Place and Edinburgh Airport-Haymarket

🦺This is due to engineering works taking place in the city centre

👉More info: bit.ly/487MT9T

Temporary changes to tram services for essential engineering works at West End

We’ll be shutting a section of the tram network for 72 hours in September so that the network can undergo essential engineering work as part of our programme of planned renewals. We understand this wi...

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Caron Lindsay @caronmlindsay.bsky.social · 20d

Lib Dems on Starmer’s digital id plans: Nope www.libdemvoice.org/lib-dems-on-...

Lib Dems on Starmer’s digital ID: Nope.

Keir Starmer is expected to announce a compulsory digital ID card for British citizens tomorrow. Thankfully, our Science and Technology spokesperson Victoria Collins has committed the party to opposin...

www.libdemvoice.org

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Cllr Jack Caldwell 🇺🇦 @jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social · 20d

Edinburgh #HousingEmergency latest 🤨

A document showing a line of questions about a development site off Leith Walk. Text too long for alt text - full text can be read at edinburgh.gov uk

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LeithChooses @leithchooses.bsky.social · 21d

Just under a month left to submit your project application! We're announcing 3 additional applicant support sessions:

- Wed 1 Oct, 4pm at McDonald Road Library.
- Sat 4 Oct, 10am - 4pm at Utilita Leith (Kirkgate).
- Wed 15 Oct, 5.30pm at Leith Community Centre.

No need to book - just come along!

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Tracy Griffen @tracygriffen.bsky.social · 21d

Thanks @jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social - this really affects businesses and residents.

The Edinburgh Reporter @edinreporter.bsky.social · 22d

Councillor criticises appeal decisions on student accommodation

At August's meeting of the City of Edinburgh Council, Leith Walk Liberal Democrat Councillor Jack Caldwell obtained data on council planning decisions. The information shows the extent to which The Scottish Government's Department of…

Councillor criticises appeal decisions on student accommodation

At August's meeting of the City of Edinburgh Council, Leith Walk Liberal Democrat Councillor Jack Caldwell obtained data on council planning decisions. The information shows the extent to which The Scottish Government's Department of Planning and Environmental Appeals (DPEA) has overturned Council decisions to refuse Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) proposals in Edinburgh and Leith. Here he writes about what it means for the city:

theedinburghreporter.co.uk

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The Edinburgh Reporter @edinreporter.bsky.social · 22d

Councillor criticises appeal decisions on student accommodation

At August's meeting of the City of Edinburgh Council, Leith Walk Liberal Democrat Councillor Jack Caldwell obtained data on council planning decisions. The information shows the extent to which The Scottish Government's Department of…

Councillor criticises appeal decisions on student accommodation

At August's meeting of the City of Edinburgh Council, Leith Walk Liberal Democrat Councillor Jack Caldwell obtained data on council planning decisions. The information shows the extent to which The Scottish Government's Department of Planning and Environmental Appeals (DPEA) has overturned Council decisions to refuse Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) proposals in Edinburgh and Leith. Here he writes about what it means for the city:

theedinburghreporter.co.uk

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Cllr Jack Caldwell 🇺🇦 @jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social · 24d

Gorgeous sunny day for the Redbraes Community Garden open day down at Bonnington; all welcome! 🍓🥬🍏

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Cllr Jack Caldwell 🇺🇦 @jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social · 25d

Well done Abbeyhill Colony of Artists & Abbeyhill Primary School for a fantastic Day 1 so far of the 20th Annual event despite the 🌧

A vital place in #Edinburgh900 history 🎈 & on til 6pm tomorrow too with likely bluer skies!

Colony houses from a stair, showing gardens

A pink Colony of Artists sign attached to a fence with Abbeyhill Primary in the background

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Cllr Jack Caldwell 🇺🇦 @jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social · 27d

It was good to squeeze a quick visit to the Broughton History Society between the Friends of Pilrig Park & @ntbcc.bsky.social meetings on a few Monday eves ago.

All 3 groups are looking for members!
Broughton History Society's next talk is at McDonald Rd Library, 6pm Oct 6th about Bellevue House.

Two leaflets with a road in the background.

The leaflets are titled "Broughton History Mural" and "Friends of Pilrig Park" respectively.

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Cllr Jack Caldwell 🇺🇦 @jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social · 29d

...we're also awaiting a Traffic Regulation Order (from May IIRC) to go to sub-committee for new bike hangars in Halmyre Street, Murano Place, Spey Terrace, Thorntree Street & Pilrig Street!

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LeithChooses @leithchooses.bsky.social · Sep 15

This Wednesday evening, any organisation that is considering applying for up to a £5,000 grant are welcome to join us for advice this Wednesday, at 5.30pm at the Leith Community Centre!

Details below. www.leithchooses.net/would-you-li...

Would you like help with your £eithChooses application?

£eithChooses is now accepting applications for new project funding (up to £5,000). See all the details here. Are you a new applicant? Have you got an idea that needs refining? Would you like to dis…

www.leithchooses.net

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · Sep 14

I've written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage, urging them to join me in condemning Elon Musk's dangerous remarks inciting violence yesterday.

As leaders, we must stand together and make clear Musk will face serious consequences for these actions.

Letter from Ed Davey to Keir Starmer condemning Elon Musk for inciting violence and urging unity to defend democracy.

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spurtle.bsky.social @spurtle.bsky.social · Sep 8

UPDATE.—Locals view community future for Regent Rd green space: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/update-...

Man, seen from above, walks two dogs along footway outside former Regent Rd Bowling Club.

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Cllr Jack Caldwell 🇺🇦 @jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social · Sep 12

🚒 Caught up with Scottish Fire & Rescue in Leith last wknd to discuss the challenges of safety in tenements

The consultation to close Marionville Stn still live if you want to see it saved - densely populated areas deserve & rely on fast response times: firescotland.citizenspace.com/sfrs-communi...

Two leaflets in front of a street, trees, and tenements. One reads "Working smoke alarms will help keep you safe" and the other "Scotland's fire crews are up to four times busier than usual on November 5th, wasting time and resources attending unsafe bonfires"

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Cllr Jack Caldwell 🇺🇦 @jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social · Sep 11

🚲🅿 Update from today's Council Transport & Environment cttee to increase cycle parking on Leith Walk from my amendment / request last year. Have spoken w/ Edinburgh Council officers re possible locations between bike lane & road.

Although it's not on this year's priority list, glad it's progressing

Document reading:
Additional Bike Parking along Leith Walk
On 10 October 2024, a report on incorrect parking on the
tram line was considered by Committee. Committee
requested that officers engage with relevant ward
councillors and Community Councils along the route on
how Sheffield bike stands could be deployed along Leith
Walk on larger spaces between the bike lane and
carriageway to assist both as a physical barrier and
promote active travel.
This has now been progressed to identify suitable
locations. Out of 11 potential locations initially identified,
seven have been deemed appropriate for the installation of
bike stands following site visits and technical assessments.

These locations have now been added to the rolling
programme of citywide public bike parking installations and
prioritised in line with the recently developed Citywide
Public Bike Parking Strategy. (FULL TEXT on edinburgh.gov.uk)

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Cllr Jack Caldwell 🇺🇦 @jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social · Sep 7

An absoloute joy to visit two fantastic Leith communities today - Sunshine on Leith Garden who've made communal growing space on backgreens w/ Grow Together Edinburgh & the Stead's Place street party!

Two groups of residents making the most of the spaces we share 🏢🥬🎈

A gazebo, bunting, and people in a garden between tenements.

A road with a red brick wall to the right. A sign in the middle reads "Stead's Place Street Party".

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