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May 23, 20191 min read

Developer withdraws Edinburgh retail and student accommodation plans

A joint planning application submitted on behalf of Scotmid proposed the demolition of the existing retail store at 236 Gorgie Road to be...

May 19, 20192 min read

People power forces Edinburgh Council re-think on student flats

Controversial student housing plans which sparked a public backlash have been withdrawn by developers after a storm of protest. Residents...

May 16, 20193 min read

‘People before profit’: Campaigners celebrate victory over Edinburgh Scotmid development

Scotmid this week withdrew their application for a student housing and retail project following over a hundred objections from local...

May 8, 20192 min read

‘Dangerous’ Dalry student homes plan blasted for lack of fire engine access

Student housing plans have been labelled “dangerous” by campaigners over fears the proposals will hamper emergency service access....

May 6, 20193 min read

Councillor demands Planning Bill that ‘puts communities first’ amidst overdevelopment protests

Local campaigners argue new Edinburgh student development could be “dangerous” Residents of the Dalry area of Edinburgh launch campaign...

Mar 28, 20192 min read

Scotmid bosses accused of ‘dirty tricks’ after managers from other stores lodge Edinburgh flat plan

Supermarket bosses have been accused of “dirty tricks” after managers from other stores wrote to planners to show support of...

Sep 23, 20182 min read

Cycling Resources in Edinburgh Too Centralised

Edinburgh’s long-awaited cycle hire scheme launched in the capital last week. Whilst I welcome additional active travel options for...