Queensferry & District Community Council
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DCC has continued operating remotely throughout the pandemic, using various online tools. Monthly meetings are held on the evening of the fourth Monday of every month except December, open to the public and are currently conducted using MS Teams video conferencing. Anyone wishing to join the meeting or to raise any points should email us through our website: http://www.queensferrycommunitycouncil.co.uk
Planning Major housing developments continue construction at South Scotstoun and Ferrymuir; two more in the pipeline at Springfield and Builyeon Rd (mixed use) subject to approval; Scotstoun House (Arup site) has been submitted for housing. Details of those and other developments are available in our monthly newsletters on our website. The 20th of December saw the end of the consultation period for submitting formal representations to the proposed City Plan 2030 which determines future development sites. City of Edinburgh Council will now carefully consider the representations received. Once the Council has completed its deliberations the proposed plan, along with its representations, will be submitted to Scottish Ministers for formal examination, presently expected in March 22. Transport The High St prep work has been completed at the Hawes area with a new fit for all turning circle and work has now moved on
to the west end for pedestrian crossings and a pavement at the Plewlands House corner. Funding for the full work is still awaiting a decision. Discussions are under way to gain back some parking in the promenade area currently restricted with double yellow lines where we believe it is no longer necessary. Education & Recreation Edinburgh Leisure has updated some of the gym equipment and increased available capacity at the QHS Leisure facilities in line with CEC COVID guidance. Book through https://www.edinburghleisure.co.uk/venues/queensferry-high-sports-complex. Current plans are to commence the Open All Hours youth facility on Friday evenings from January. Health & Wellbeing Operational problems with a local pharmacy have been escalated to NHS by our MSP for support. The community response to the Ferry Elves was overwhelming, both through financial contributions and donations of toys, clothes and food. Thanks to all who recognised this unfortunate need and generously responded directly to the Elves or through QHS, Echline Primary School, Queensferry Primary School, Rotary Club and QDCC, all of whom supported the appeal. Please check out our monthly newsletters on our website for much more local information. Thank you
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