https://www.longstonecc.org.uk/rss/ Sat, 23 Dec 2023 16:44:05 GMT https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/burnside-bridge-update-23-dec-2023 https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/burnside-bridge-update-23-dec-2023 The contractor had hoped they would have the work completed before Friday, but unfortunately due to the heavy rain last week, it has increased the water level significantly and has therefore delayed works. Despite this setback, the contractor is working to complete what they can this week and are optimistic they will be able to achieve this. The outstanding work will be completed in the early p Sat, 23 Dec 2023 16:39:27 GMT https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/election-result-23-dec-2023 https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/election-result-23-dec-2023 Following the 'notice of election', at the Extraordinary General Meeting, the following were duly elected as members of Longstone Community Council, in addition to existing members, Des Loughney and Alan Gordon. William Sturgeon, Anastasia Muri, Sonya Nemec, John Allan, Ray Donnelly & Euan Robertson. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 08:37:29 GMT https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/burnside-bridge-repairs-29-nov-2023 https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/burnside-bridge-repairs-29-nov-2023 We've been advised that work to bring the Burnside footbridge, adjacent to the former Longstone Inn, back into service, will commence on Thursday this week. The scope for the project includes new overlay panels on the bridge deck, repair of the damaged abutments, and some tidying up around the bridge approaches. Subject to water levels, works should be completed before Christmas. Sun, 26 Nov 2023 12:50:40 GMT https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/notice-of-election-26-nov-2023 https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/notice-of-election-26-nov-2023 The next meeting of LCC is at 7.30pm on 11/12/23 at Slateford/Longstone Church. This will be preceded by an EGM (Extraordinary General Meeting) at which an election of members to LCC will take place. If you wish to put yourself forward for election then please complete the nomination form and ensure it is submitted to the returning officer by 4pm Wednesday 6 December 2023. You can be assure Sat, 11 Nov 2023 12:40:48 GMT https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/memorial-ceremony-13-nov-2023 https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/memorial-ceremony-13-nov-2023 LCC joined a remembrance service on Saturday 11th November, led by Rev Bob Henderson, Chaplain to the Forces. Ray laid a wreath on behalf of LCC, along with members of the armed forces and local ward councillors Ross Mackenzie and Cathy Fullerton. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in th Sun, 5 Mar 2023 11:56:30 GMT https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/donation-to-longstone-primary-5-mar-2023 https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/donation-to-longstone-primary-5-mar-2023 At our last meeting it was unanimously agreed to donate £300 to Longstone Primary School's relief fund to help local families. Wed, 1 Mar 2023 20:47:16 GMT https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/redhall-weir-bridge-update-1-mar-2023 https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/redhall-weir-bridge-update-1-mar-2023 An update has been received from CEC regarding progress on re-opening the Redhall Weir bridge over the Water of Leith in Colinton Dell. Read more about the reasons for it's closure. Further to the update provided on 15th December 2022 we are pleased to announce enabling works will be commencing shortly ahead of the new bridge installation across the Water of Leith at Redhall Weir. These wo Sun, 26 Feb 2023 18:10:11 GMT https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/northern-lights-over-longstone-26-feb-2023 https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/northern-lights-over-longstone-26-feb-2023 Local residents were treated to a rare display of the Northen Lights in the skies above Longstone. Community Council members Will and Alan captured these shots from Redhall Park looking towards Redhall Drive and from an attic window looking towards Corstorphine Hill. See more of the spectacular show here Sat, 25 Feb 2023 18:05:55 GMT https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/friends-of-hailes-quarry-park-litter-pick-25-feb-2023 https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/friends-of-hailes-quarry-park-litter-pick-25-feb-2023 The excellent Friends of Hailes Quarry Park organised a litter pick on Saturday to help clean up the park some more. Much gratitude to all involved. Fri, 24 Feb 2023 17:55:44 GMT https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/the-flying-scotsman-24-feb-2023 https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/the-flying-scotsman-24-feb-2023 The Flying Scotsman came through Longstone on its centenary journey, captured here as it crossed the viaduct. Read more about it Fri, 24 Feb 2023 17:55:24 GMT https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/longstone-hearts-install-aed-24-feb-2023 https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/longstone-hearts-install-aed-24-feb-2023 Thanks so much to Longstone Hearts for bringing this invaluable AED (Automated External Defibrillator) resource to our community. AEDs are designed so you can use them with zero prior knowledge, but if you’ve had a chance to test one out on a first aid course, it will have given you much more confidence if you need one in an emergency. It will literally talk you through what to do, step Wed, 22 Feb 2023 17:40:50 GMT https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/access-ramp-upgrade-22-feb-2023 https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/access-ramp-upgrade-22-feb-2023 The badly rutted and muddy ramp connecting the Union Canal tow path onto the Water of Leith walkway has been upgraded. Sat, 18 Feb 2023 19:14:09 GMT https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/new-bridge-crossing-18-feb-2023 https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/new-bridge-crossing-18-feb-2023 LCC still haven't given up hope of a new bridge crossing to connect us to our neighbouring communities over in Hutchison and Chesser and all of the services over there. Lot of chat about 15 minute cities at present and making services and amenities within walkable distances. Read more about it here Wed, 15 Feb 2023 22:25:52 GMT https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/otters-sighted-in-union-canal-15-feb-2023 https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/otters-sighted-in-union-canal-15-feb-2023 Chair of LCC and avid birdwatcher Des, captured this great shot of an otter in the Union canal near the aqueduct last week. Fri, 10 Feb 2023 22:20:33 GMT https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/flooding-washed-out-foundations-10-feb-2023 https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/flooding-washed-out-foundations-10-feb-2023 Following very heavy rain recently, the foundations of the development on the site of the former Blue Goose business were washed out, leaving the contractors with a headache. Full story here. Fri, 3 Feb 2023 22:15:36 GMT https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/level-crossing-works-3-feb-2023 https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/level-crossing-works-3-feb-2023 Network Rail will be carrying out works on the level crossing on Kingsknowe Rd North from 11pm on Sat 4th Feb until 7am on Sunday 5th Feb Fri, 3 Feb 2023 22:10:05 GMT https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/water-of-leith-walkway-resurfacing-3-feb-2023 https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/water-of-leith-walkway-resurfacing-3-feb-2023 After a period of local consultation with key stakeholders the City of Edinburgh Council have decided to use Flexipave as an alternative to Ultitrec on the route from Slateford to Balerno. Flexipave has been used on numerous routes similar to the Water of Leith Walkway, including sections of the Trans Pennine Trail in England. The contractor is due to be on-site on Monday the 13th February to r Thu, 2 Feb 2023 22:05:28 GMT https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/burnside-bridge-and-path-repairs-approved-2-feb-2023 https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/burnside-bridge-and-path-repairs-approved-2-feb-2023 Great news that this important right of way is to be re-opened properly re-connecting us to Stenhouse. Thanks to the local councillors for pursuing, Cllr Scott Arthur for the motion and TEC for agreeing it. Good outcome for all. CEC have committed to paying for the repairs and will hope to recoup the costs once ownership is 100% confirmed or developers develop the sites alongside it. Fri, 27 Jan 2023 22:05:18 GMT https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/kingsknowe-park-pedestrian-crossing-27-jan-2023 https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/kingsknowe-park-pedestrian-crossing-27-jan-2023 As well as updates on the Burnside Bridge and path within the Transport & Environment Committee papers, it's also good to see confirmation of the new pedestrian crossing at Kingsknowe Park marked up for delivery within the Active Travel Action Plan this year as part of the Travelling Safely measures on Lanark Rd. Fri, 27 Jan 2023 21:35:03 GMT https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/burnside-path-and-bridge-27-jan-2023 https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/burnside-path-and-bridge-27-jan-2023 In advance of the Transport & Environment Committee a story appeared in the evening news about the issues surrouding the ownership and responsibilty for upkeep of the closed Burnside bridge and path. Additional infromation noted from the TEC Business Bulletin Sun, 13 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/duncan-colquhoun-award-13-nov-2022 https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/duncan-colquhoun-award-13-nov-2022 Chair of LCC, Des Loughney was delighted to recently attend an assembly at Longstone Primary School where, on 28 June 2022, he presented P6 Lilly McCole with a £50 book token in recognition of her outstanding service to the community by regularly litter picking in the area. The Award is funded by LCC; it is given to any pupil or group of pupils of the school who demonstrate distinctive se Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/remembrance-sunday-13-nov-2021 https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/remembrance-sunday-13-nov-2021 This is the text of Des Laughney's speech at the war memorial in Redhall Park just before 11am on Remembrance Sunday, 13 November 2022 Good morning. Can I welcome you all to our 2022 Remembrance [sic] Day ceremony at our local Memorial. This event has been organised by Longstone Community Council. My name is Des Loughney and I am the chair of the Community Council. This memorial was opened Tue, 15 Mar 2022 16:30:41 GMT https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/new-community-constable-15-mar-2022 https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/new-community-constable-15-mar-2022 We now have a community constable again, at least for the area north of the railway in ward 7. He is Andy Cory (email: Andrew.Cory@scotland.police.uk). email him for any local problems in that area or call the number below. Community and Neighbourhood News Community Constables have been replaced by Safer Neighbourhood Teams (SFT), who should be contacted about any matter of concern or crime. Mon, 7 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/lcc-election-and-appointment-of-officers-6-dec-2022 https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/lcc-election-and-appointment-of-officers-6-dec-2022 On 7 October 2019, Cllr Donald Wilson, as returning officer, announced the result of the election for members of LCC. There being fewer nominations than places, the following were elected unopposed; Des Loughney, Steuart Campbell, Jean Marr, Rosalind Lennie, Robert Gardiner, Margaret Campbell and Alan Gordon. Subsequently John Allan and Lily Campbell were co-opted as members. Des Loughney was a Fri, 8 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/duncan-colquhoun-8-dec-2017 https://www.longstonecc.org.uknews/duncan-colquhoun-8-dec-2017 A photograph turned up: Duncan at the microphone during the Longstone Gala he organised on 14 June 1975.