March Update from Edinburgh Council

From Cllr. Pauline Flannery:

Council approved a cross-party city budget for 2024/25 supported by Lib Dem, Labour and Conservative councillors:

• School budgets raised by £2m.

• Road and pavement repair spending up by £12.5m.

• Additional funding for vulnerable family support; bus service support, energy efficiency improvements; tree care and planting.

Councillors prioritise poverty, climate and vital services for residents as budget balanced – The City of Edinburgh Council

Inch Park one of 19 new protected parks in the city, guaranteeing its use as a green space.

Communal Bin rollout continues in Southside, Sciennes and St Leonards. (Parking Zones 3 and 7)

Potential closure of Strathearn Road Royal Mail Delivery Office, with a move of delivery pick-ups to Falcon Road, Morningside. Grange Association petition here:

Petition to save Strathearn Road Delivery Office - The Grange Association

From City of Edinburgh Council:

Update on the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) installation; focus on Morrison Street, Tollcross and Pleasance.