Cllr Jack Caldwell 🇺🇦
@jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social
⚓ Leith Walk ward Scottish Liberal Democrats councillor 🔶️🇪🇺. Passionate about poverty,🌳,🏳️🌈,🚶🚴 & North Edinburgh | 🎸Dio & Judas Priest 🤘 | Former Abbeyhill @Scouts ldr & @Pilmeny | He/Him
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🚌 From tomorrow, the CEC-renewed 13 bus from Lochend to Craigleith (via St Clair Street, Dalmeny Street, Leith Walk, McDonald Road and Broughton Road) will be a blue McGills Bluebird bus, pictured below on Dalmeny Street.
Hourly timetable: www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/services/MESC/13
Hourly timetable: www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/services/MESC/13
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🚧 Powderhall / St Mark’s Path – Update
Good news: the path will reopen from Fri 19 Dec to Sun 4 Jan while construction pauses, giving everyone on Quiet Route 20 a safer, more direct link over the festive period.
Council still reviewing options for a better route during future closures.
Good news: the path will reopen from Fri 19 Dec to Sun 4 Jan while construction pauses, giving everyone on Quiet Route 20 a safer, more direct link over the festive period.
Council still reviewing options for a better route during future closures.
December 5, 2025 at 3:14 PM
🚧 Powderhall / St Mark’s Path – Update
Good news: the path will reopen from Fri 19 Dec to Sun 4 Jan while construction pauses, giving everyone on Quiet Route 20 a safer, more direct link over the festive period.
Council still reviewing options for a better route during future closures.
Good news: the path will reopen from Fri 19 Dec to Sun 4 Jan while construction pauses, giving everyone on Quiet Route 20 a safer, more direct link over the festive period.
Council still reviewing options for a better route during future closures.
#SmallBusinessSaturday tomorrow! Easter Road has >100 fab shops & Leith Walk has>200, plus other LW areas also host to enterprises just off main high streets.
DelishYoss Coffee Bar continues from the Broughton Rd & McDonald Rd police box despite recent challenges - worth stopping by the wee shops!
DelishYoss Coffee Bar continues from the Broughton Rd & McDonald Rd police box despite recent challenges - worth stopping by the wee shops!
December 5, 2025 at 3:35 PM
#SmallBusinessSaturday tomorrow! Easter Road has >100 fab shops & Leith Walk has>200, plus other LW areas also host to enterprises just off main high streets.
DelishYoss Coffee Bar continues from the Broughton Rd & McDonald Rd police box despite recent challenges - worth stopping by the wee shops!
DelishYoss Coffee Bar continues from the Broughton Rd & McDonald Rd police box despite recent challenges - worth stopping by the wee shops!
Very sorry to hear of another collision on the St Clair Street & Dalmeny Street junction & hope everyone is ok.
We desperately need to make this junction safer, including for pedestrians. The photo shows a bollard protecting the pavement. www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...
We desperately need to make this junction safer, including for pedestrians. The photo shows a bollard protecting the pavement. www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...
Two-vehicle crash on busy Edinburgh street sees cars 'mangled'
The incident reportedly took place around 5.30pm on Easter Road at the junction of St Clair Street and Dalmeny Street.
www.edinburghlive.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Very sorry to hear of another collision on the St Clair Street & Dalmeny Street junction & hope everyone is ok.
We desperately need to make this junction safer, including for pedestrians. The photo shows a bollard protecting the pavement. www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...
We desperately need to make this junction safer, including for pedestrians. The photo shows a bollard protecting the pavement. www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...
👍 Today, Edinburgh's Regulatory committee accepted two LD proposals from Cllr Ross & myself:
🛅 Tougher penalties for rogue landlords operating unlicensed Short Term Lets.
🚕 Better signage at Taxi Ranks across the city, such as Leith Street & Waverley Station.
🛅 Tougher penalties for rogue landlords operating unlicensed Short Term Lets.
🚕 Better signage at Taxi Ranks across the city, such as Leith Street & Waverley Station.
December 1, 2025 at 6:15 PM
👍 Today, Edinburgh's Regulatory committee accepted two LD proposals from Cllr Ross & myself:
🛅 Tougher penalties for rogue landlords operating unlicensed Short Term Lets.
🚕 Better signage at Taxi Ranks across the city, such as Leith Street & Waverley Station.
🛅 Tougher penalties for rogue landlords operating unlicensed Short Term Lets.
🚕 Better signage at Taxi Ranks across the city, such as Leith Street & Waverley Station.
🛍 #SmallBusinessSaturday is next week, celebrating 100s of independent shops & artists across Leith, Abbeyhill, Broughton, Bonnington, Pilrig, Canonmills, & Hillside.
Very lucky we still have such diverse high streets in the area - let's keep them. smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com
Very lucky we still have such diverse high streets in the area - let's keep them. smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com
Small Business Saturday UK | Another year making a Big Difference!
Small Business Saturday UK is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign, which highlights small business success and encourages consumers to 'shop local' and support small businesses in their communities.
smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:32 PM
🛍 #SmallBusinessSaturday is next week, celebrating 100s of independent shops & artists across Leith, Abbeyhill, Broughton, Bonnington, Pilrig, Canonmills, & Hillside.
Very lucky we still have such diverse high streets in the area - let's keep them. smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com
Very lucky we still have such diverse high streets in the area - let's keep them. smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com
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Dalmeny Street park looking stunning with new planting done today. I planted some of these, what fun! Thanks @jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social for heads up.
www.thrivinggreenspaces.scot
#Leithlife #Greensky #gardening #urbangarden #Leith
www.thrivinggreenspaces.scot
#Leithlife #Greensky #gardening #urbangarden #Leith
November 28, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Dalmeny Street park looking stunning with new planting done today. I planted some of these, what fun! Thanks @jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social for heads up.
www.thrivinggreenspaces.scot
#Leithlife #Greensky #gardening #urbangarden #Leith
www.thrivinggreenspaces.scot
#Leithlife #Greensky #gardening #urbangarden #Leith
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Stunning set of construction shots by Chris Campbell of The Dock @ Coalie Park – Leith’s brand new skate area.
November 28, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Stunning set of construction shots by Chris Campbell of The Dock @ Coalie Park – Leith’s brand new skate area.
🌳🪷 Last push - planting session tomorrow 10am - 12pm at Dalmeny Street Park.
All welcome & reg form below (+ CEC update on works to some Leith parks): www.thrivinggreenspaces.scot/project/link...
All welcome & reg form below (+ CEC update on works to some Leith parks): www.thrivinggreenspaces.scot/project/link...
Linking Leith’s Parks – Thriving Greenspaces
Linking Leith’s Parks
www.thrivinggreenspaces.scot
November 27, 2025 at 6:12 PM
🌳🪷 Last push - planting session tomorrow 10am - 12pm at Dalmeny Street Park.
All welcome & reg form below (+ CEC update on works to some Leith parks): www.thrivinggreenspaces.scot/project/link...
All welcome & reg form below (+ CEC update on works to some Leith parks): www.thrivinggreenspaces.scot/project/link...
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St MARK'S PATH.—Latest news on closure: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/st-mark...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #traffic #activetravel
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #traffic #activetravel
November 27, 2025 at 8:41 AM
St MARK'S PATH.—Latest news on closure: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/st-mark...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #traffic #activetravel
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #traffic #activetravel
More cycle hangars are currently being installed now on Halmyre Street, Thorntree Street, Pilrig Street, Springfield, & East Claremont Street.
These fill up pretty fast so it may be worth checking out the Greasemonkey website in the coming weeks. www.edinburgh.gov.uk/cycling-walk...
These fill up pretty fast so it may be worth checking out the Greasemonkey website in the coming weeks. www.edinburgh.gov.uk/cycling-walk...
Cycle parking
Find out more about security, parking and storage
www.edinburgh.gov.uk
November 21, 2025 at 11:20 PM
More cycle hangars are currently being installed now on Halmyre Street, Thorntree Street, Pilrig Street, Springfield, & East Claremont Street.
These fill up pretty fast so it may be worth checking out the Greasemonkey website in the coming weeks. www.edinburgh.gov.uk/cycling-walk...
These fill up pretty fast so it may be worth checking out the Greasemonkey website in the coming weeks. www.edinburgh.gov.uk/cycling-walk...
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At PMQs, Starmer avoided answering a question from Ed Davey, about whether the government would act to stop gambling companies shifting profits offshore to avoid UK tax. Davey said that online gambling firms are taking record revenues of over £7bn per year.
www.itv.com/news/2025-11...
www.itv.com/news/2025-11...
www.itv.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:25 AM
At PMQs, Starmer avoided answering a question from Ed Davey, about whether the government would act to stop gambling companies shifting profits offshore to avoid UK tax. Davey said that online gambling firms are taking record revenues of over £7bn per year.
www.itv.com/news/2025-11...
www.itv.com/news/2025-11...
Congrats tonight to The Junction for marking 20 years of youthwork & mental health work with young people in Leith & North East Edinburgh!
They supported over 480 young people one-to-one last year: the-junction.org
They supported over 480 young people one-to-one last year: the-junction.org
November 20, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Congrats tonight to The Junction for marking 20 years of youthwork & mental health work with young people in Leith & North East Edinburgh!
They supported over 480 young people one-to-one last year: the-junction.org
They supported over 480 young people one-to-one last year: the-junction.org
It was an honour to join the Leith community, sea-farers, cadets, community reps, & fellow politicians yesterday to attend the Remembrance Service for sailors (both civil & defence) who've sacrificed everything.
Leith still hosts well over 1,000 vessel movements a year.⚓
Leith still hosts well over 1,000 vessel movements a year.⚓
November 17, 2025 at 4:52 PM
It was an honour to join the Leith community, sea-farers, cadets, community reps, & fellow politicians yesterday to attend the Remembrance Service for sailors (both civil & defence) who've sacrificed everything.
Leith still hosts well over 1,000 vessel movements a year.⚓
Leith still hosts well over 1,000 vessel movements a year.⚓
Bonnington based charity the Compass Therapy Centre are having an open afternoon this Thursday, particularly for people with neurological conditions.
1 in 6 people in the UK have a neurological condition, so really pleased to see such a proactive response in our community.
1 in 6 people in the UK have a neurological condition, so really pleased to see such a proactive response in our community.
November 16, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Bonnington based charity the Compass Therapy Centre are having an open afternoon this Thursday, particularly for people with neurological conditions.
1 in 6 people in the UK have a neurological condition, so really pleased to see such a proactive response in our community.
1 in 6 people in the UK have a neurological condition, so really pleased to see such a proactive response in our community.
🚶🚴♀️⛔ST MARK'S PATH CLOSURE
Been notified of works starting on Powderhall bowling green to build nursery, 27 homes & widen path (hooray!) to St Mark's meaning closure from Mon 17th Nov 'til 12/1/26
Have asked CEC to look to minimise closure on QuietRoute 20.
CCG update: c-c-g.co.uk/community/si...
Been notified of works starting on Powderhall bowling green to build nursery, 27 homes & widen path (hooray!) to St Mark's meaning closure from Mon 17th Nov 'til 12/1/26
Have asked CEC to look to minimise closure on QuietRoute 20.
CCG update: c-c-g.co.uk/community/si...
CCG Site News | Edinburgh | CCG
www.c-c-g.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 4:14 PM
🚶🚴♀️⛔ST MARK'S PATH CLOSURE
Been notified of works starting on Powderhall bowling green to build nursery, 27 homes & widen path (hooray!) to St Mark's meaning closure from Mon 17th Nov 'til 12/1/26
Have asked CEC to look to minimise closure on QuietRoute 20.
CCG update: c-c-g.co.uk/community/si...
Been notified of works starting on Powderhall bowling green to build nursery, 27 homes & widen path (hooray!) to St Mark's meaning closure from Mon 17th Nov 'til 12/1/26
Have asked CEC to look to minimise closure on QuietRoute 20.
CCG update: c-c-g.co.uk/community/si...
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t was the largest boat that ever sank in the Great Lakes, claiming the lives of 29 people whose bodies were never recovered. The accident prompted new maritime regulations and one of Lightfoot's most successful songs: ultimateclassicrock.com/the-wreck-of...
50 Years Ago: The SS Edmund Fitzgerald Sinks and Inspires a Gordon Lightfoot Hit
On Nov. 10, 1975, the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sunk in the Great Lakes, inspiring Gordon Lightfoot to write a hit song called 'The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.'
ultimateclassicrock.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:24 PM
t was the largest boat that ever sank in the Great Lakes, claiming the lives of 29 people whose bodies were never recovered. The accident prompted new maritime regulations and one of Lightfoot's most successful songs: ultimateclassicrock.com/the-wreck-of...
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Elm Row still isn’t working as it should — unfinished works are causing confusion for everyone using it.
LCCC is working with WELM and Cllr Jack Caldwell to press the Council for progress on safety, parking and the missing sculptures.
Some fixes are due this month — we’ll share updates soon.
LCCC is working with WELM and Cllr Jack Caldwell to press the Council for progress on safety, parking and the missing sculptures.
Some fixes are due this month — we’ll share updates soon.
November 12, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Elm Row still isn’t working as it should — unfinished works are causing confusion for everyone using it.
LCCC is working with WELM and Cllr Jack Caldwell to press the Council for progress on safety, parking and the missing sculptures.
Some fixes are due this month — we’ll share updates soon.
LCCC is working with WELM and Cllr Jack Caldwell to press the Council for progress on safety, parking and the missing sculptures.
Some fixes are due this month — we’ll share updates soon.
The imminent @leithchooses.bsky.social has >40 applications submitted; more than ever.
Cllr Rae & I spent today with Leith Community cllrs & steering group sorting through.
Hoping to welcome lots of residents to Leith Community Centre in Jan to learn about them www.leithchooses.net/leithchooses...
Cllr Rae & I spent today with Leith Community cllrs & steering group sorting through.
Hoping to welcome lots of residents to Leith Community Centre in Jan to learn about them www.leithchooses.net/leithchooses...
LeithChooses 2025-2026
Process 2025-2026 Theme 2025-2026 Grant Pot 2025-2026 Voting 2025-2026 Boost vote 2025-2026 Gallery of Project Applications 2025-2026: to be published after applications close Results 2025-2026: to…
www.leithchooses.net
November 12, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The imminent @leithchooses.bsky.social has >40 applications submitted; more than ever.
Cllr Rae & I spent today with Leith Community cllrs & steering group sorting through.
Hoping to welcome lots of residents to Leith Community Centre in Jan to learn about them www.leithchooses.net/leithchooses...
Cllr Rae & I spent today with Leith Community cllrs & steering group sorting through.
Hoping to welcome lots of residents to Leith Community Centre in Jan to learn about them www.leithchooses.net/leithchooses...
As a few folk have asked about the access / parking situation on Elm Row, I understand bollards should be installed on the crossing build-out behind the bus stops to protect pedestrian space.
I have asked about potentially returning bollards to the side of the cycle lane.
I have asked about potentially returning bollards to the side of the cycle lane.
November 6, 2025 at 2:23 PM
As a few folk have asked about the access / parking situation on Elm Row, I understand bollards should be installed on the crossing build-out behind the bus stops to protect pedestrian space.
I have asked about potentially returning bollards to the side of the cycle lane.
I have asked about potentially returning bollards to the side of the cycle lane.
Libraries are precious spaces, & given the Council's just reviewed timings - should be open for communities.
I was disappointed last summer Leith Library was closed for #GE24.
Glad to get cross party support last month to start formally tracking Edinburgh library availability.
I was disappointed last summer Leith Library was closed for #GE24.
Glad to get cross party support last month to start formally tracking Edinburgh library availability.
November 3, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Libraries are precious spaces, & given the Council's just reviewed timings - should be open for communities.
I was disappointed last summer Leith Library was closed for #GE24.
Glad to get cross party support last month to start formally tracking Edinburgh library availability.
I was disappointed last summer Leith Library was closed for #GE24.
Glad to get cross party support last month to start formally tracking Edinburgh library availability.
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ELGT are working with the Thriving greenspaces team to make improvements to 3 small parks in Leith. This includes Mill Lane, Junction Street and Dalmeny Street Parks. We are working with the The Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society to run community planting days in November.
October 31, 2025 at 2:14 PM
ELGT are working with the Thriving greenspaces team to make improvements to 3 small parks in Leith. This includes Mill Lane, Junction Street and Dalmeny Street Parks. We are working with the The Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society to run community planting days in November.
Just attended the 'End Poverty Edinburgh' launch of their 2025 inquiry into equality in the city, updated from their 2020 work. Clearly lots to be done, esp. around prevention & %income spent on housing & utilities.
Full report worth reading:
edinburghpovertycommission.org.uk/2025/10/31/a...
Full report worth reading:
edinburghpovertycommission.org.uk/2025/10/31/a...
A Just Capital 2025: new actions to end poverty in Edinburgh - Poverty Commission Edinburgh
The Edinburgh Poverty Commission are today publishing the findings of their 2025 inquiry into the solutions to poverty in Scotland’s capital city. The full report is available for download HERE. To m...
edinburghpovertycommission.org.uk
October 31, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Just attended the 'End Poverty Edinburgh' launch of their 2025 inquiry into equality in the city, updated from their 2020 work. Clearly lots to be done, esp. around prevention & %income spent on housing & utilities.
Full report worth reading:
edinburghpovertycommission.org.uk/2025/10/31/a...
Full report worth reading:
edinburghpovertycommission.org.uk/2025/10/31/a...
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At #edinwebcast: Cllr @jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social asks with the bike hire scheme expansion, when docks will be installed to keep pavements clear & improve accessibility both for people navigating around bike stations & using them. Leader pledges review. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...
Edinburgh cycle hire scheme set to be expanded with more bikes and bigger boundaries
Edinburgh’s cycle hire scheme is to be expanded, with more bikes and extended boundaries.
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:11 PM
At #edinwebcast: Cllr @jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social asks with the bike hire scheme expansion, when docks will be installed to keep pavements clear & improve accessibility both for people navigating around bike stations & using them. Leader pledges review. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...
Was an honour as always to help judge the Friends of Montgomery Street Park Halloween Party 'Pumpkin (and neep) & Costume Competition' last night.
Loads of young people put up amazing efforts & every single one was brilliant!
Loads of young people put up amazing efforts & every single one was brilliant!
October 27, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Was an honour as always to help judge the Friends of Montgomery Street Park Halloween Party 'Pumpkin (and neep) & Costume Competition' last night.
Loads of young people put up amazing efforts & every single one was brilliant!
Loads of young people put up amazing efforts & every single one was brilliant!
Popped by very briefly y'day to try & hear End Poverty Edinburgh & the Fire Brigade Union talk about social rent housing, poverty prevention funding, & proposed closures of fire stations affecting North East Edinburgh. Thank you CPAG & others for hosting! #ScotlandDemandsBetter
Inspiring day on #ScotlandDemandsBetter march with other members of @endchildpoverty.bsky.social Thousands uniting for better social security, better jobs and better public services to #endchildpoverty. Now its time for decision makers @ukparliament.parliament.uk & @scotparl.bsky.social to act!
October 26, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Popped by very briefly y'day to try & hear End Poverty Edinburgh & the Fire Brigade Union talk about social rent housing, poverty prevention funding, & proposed closures of fire stations affecting North East Edinburgh. Thank you CPAG & others for hosting! #ScotlandDemandsBetter