Current Issues Throughout numerous consultations and discussions with the community, there are many reoccurring concerns and issues, both physically and socially to be addressed in Wester Hailes. Many of these issues revolve around safety, whether this be personal safety from anti-social behaviour on the streets, the lack of lighting and surveillance throughout the area, the safety of the road network that has few safe pedestrian crossings or the high crime rate and perception of crime in Wester Hailes. People living and working in the area value green-space, yet it is reported as a common occurrence that green space within Wester Hailes is being tarmacked to avoid maintenance eforts. This is unacceptable from both a health and wellbeing and sustainability perspective. Green-space in Wester Hailes is often poorly maintained with a
lack of human scale and amenity. It is clear there is a need for well-maintained, functional and attractive green space in Wester Hailes. The area has been recorded in the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2020 as one of Scotland’s most deprived areas to live - taking into account employability, quality of life and health. There is also a need for a large, multi-functional community facility in Wester Hailes, that is visible, accessible and open to all. 01
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