We represent the interests of residents of the communities of Gorgie and Dalry in Edinburgh. Come along to our meetings at 7-9pm on the first Monday of every month (except January and July). Our members are volunteers and have a wide range of interests and skills; whether you want to promote a community activity or are concerned about an issue which affects local residents, we can either help you or put you in touch with someone who can! We have recently been involved in many local issues such as the potential closure of Dalry Swim Centre, the hotel and office development at Haymarket and student flats in Gorgie, Dalry and Slateford. If you want to get more involved in your community, or you’d like support dealing with the problems of living in the city (ie noise, litter, parking, anti-social behaviour, etc), then please come and join us. Everyone is welcome!
As local residents asked questions at the last GDCC Public Meeting about the comparable cost of the Gorgie/Dalry Spaces for People measures with other areas of the city, and how measures were prioritised, we have extracted these details from the report. … More New Report Published on Impacts and Costs of Spaces for People Measures in Edinburgh
We have received the following information from Aviva Investors, about their plans to redevelop Rosebery House – the existing office building adjacent to the Haymarket tram stop. “Although the site sits within the West End Community Council boundary, we are keen to ensure that all neighbouring community councils have the opportunity to meet with the … More Rosebery House Redevelopment at Haymarket
In this post, Gorgie Dalry Community Councillor and Treasurer Alex McKendrick reflects on the history of community efforts to save Dalry Community Park, and what the Roseburn to Union Canal Active Travel Route scheme means for this valued local greenspace. On 6th August 2020, the City of Edinburgh Council approved proposals to progress the Roseburn … More Dalry Community Park: From Train Station to Local Greenspace
We received the following email from the City of Edinburgh Council Spaces for People Team on August 6th 2020, in response to GDCC’s letter communicating residents’ dissatisfaction with the implementation of temporary measures in Gorgie and Dalry on 23rd July 2020. “Thank you for your letter and for highlighting your concerns around the Spaces for … More Reply from Spaces for People about Implementation in Gorgie and Dalry
At the City of Edinburgh Council Policy and Sustainability Committee on 6 August 2020, Councillors approved progressing with the next stage of proposals for the Roseburn to Union Canal Active Travel Route and Greenspace Improvement scheme. According to the City of Edinburgh Council: “Our Roseburn to Union Canal Active Travel Route and Greenspace Improvement project aims … More Roseburn to Union Canal Active Travel Route and Greenspace Improvement
As part of the City of Edinburgh Council’s Spaces for People response to COVID-19, temporary changes have been made to 125 main junctions across the city to automate the ‘green man’ crossing. According to the Council: “You now don’t need to touch buttons at over 125 main junctions, across the whole of the Council area, to use the ‘green … More Temporary Automated Crossing at Junctions in Gorgie and Dalry
During the 2020 lockdown, we asked residents of Gorgie and Dalry to send us pictures of what our area looked like to them during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whilst we are still not fully out of lockdown (currently in Phase 3 of easing), we are sharing the pictures sent to us by community members in and … More Looking Back at Lockdown in Gorgie and Dalry – Community Gallery
Community organisations in Gorgie and Dalry may be interested in the following funding opportunities to support community responses to COVID-19. Please contact organisations directly via the links below with any applications or queries, as GDCC is only sharing information provided by the funders, and is not involved in any of the funding opportunities. Foundation Scotland … More Funding Opportunities for Community COVID-19 Response
At the GDCC August public meeting, residents, City of Edinburgh Councillors, and community councillors discussed the problems of fly tipping, littering, and rubbish dumping next to bins in Gorgie and Dalry. Residents are encouraged to report any flytipping or waste to the City of Edinburgh Council waste services for action: Email: waste@edinburgh.gov.ukPhone: 0131 608 1100Tweet: … More How to Report Flytipping and Litter in Gorgie and Dalry
We received the following information from Network Rail: Network Rail will shortly begin refurbishing the railway bridge on Wheatfield Road, Edinburgh. Please find attached a copy of the works notification letter sent to lineside neighbours: below Work will take place from Monday 10th August 2020 – Friday 23rd October 2020 Dayshift working Mondays to Fridays – 07:00hrs to 17:00hrs Nightshift working … More Network Rail Improvement – Wheatfield Road
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