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NTBCC full agenda Monday 8 December 2025 and conveners’ reports received so far

The next NTBCC public meeting will held be on Monday 8 December, 7pm to 9pm. It will be an an online meeting via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86742850648?pwd=n4TsHf11gu2GESKTGhTV35tSnWvE2N.1

Convenors’ reports will be added below the agenda as they are received.

  1. Welcome and apologies
  2. Declarations of interest
  3. Approval of draft November minutes and matters arising
  4. Chair’s report
    1. NTBCC membership update
  5. Planning matters
    1. Current applications/issues
      1. Former RBS site Dundas St (25/01899/FUL) – DMSC hearing on 17 December (to discuss)
      2. City Plan 2040 & current consultation ‘What Makes a Good Space ?‘ – closes 23 January 2026 (to discuss)
    2. Recent decisions
      1. 57 Henderson Row (Royal London : CoU from Offices to Residential) (to note)
    3. Pending Applications
      1. 11 Royal Terrace (25/05233/FUL) (to note)
      2. 14-15 Claremont Crescent (25/5228/FUL) (to note)
      3. 7 Baxter’s Place (25/05562/FUL) (to note)
    4. Revised Scheme of Delegation for planning applications – update
    5. Powderhall redevelopment – summary for information
  6. Licensing matters
    1. Regulatory review of Sun Tan Centres licensing conditions – Consultation (to note)
  7. Culture and Communities matters
    1. Early Update Council’s Culture and Communities Committee meeting on 4 December
    2. Community Council Elections 2025 – Survey Results
    3. Misuse of Quad Bikes and Dirt Bikes in Public Space
    4. Use of Public Spaces for Events – Annual Update
    5. Motion by Councillor McFarlane – Grant Funding for ‘Friends of’ and Trusts
  8. Transport and Environment matters
    1. Charlotte Square – comments provided to CEC project manager (to note)
    2. North-south trams consultation – NTBCC response (to note)
    3. TEC deputations – TRO subcommittee review and supported bus services (to note)
    4. St Marks Park path closure (to discuss)
    5. CBR Phase 6 – outcome of meeting with CEC staff (to discuss)
    6. Graffiti – website post and follow-up actions (to discuss)
  9. Engagement
    1. Report on planned engagement activity for 2026
  10. Any other business

2025_12_18 Transport and Environment convenor’s report

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North-South Trams Consultation – NTBCC Response

The New Town and Broughton Community Council has submitted its response to the current consultation on the North-South Trams Route. Our response has focussed on the sections of the planned route within our area and highlighted the following concerns:

  • Impact on congestion and pedestrians of the plans for the east end of Princes Street
  • Lack of alternative routes for traffic that can no longer use North and South Bridge
  • Impact on congestion and pedestrians of the plans for the south end of Queensferry Street
  • Impact on the UNESCO World Heritage Site including Dean Bridge
  • Unresolved technical uncertainties about key parts of the route including Dean Bridge and South Bridge.

You can read our full submission using the following link: NTBCC Response to Trams Consultation. 

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NTBCC Submits Objection to Proposed one-way cycling exemptions for Rose Street and Thistle Street

The New Town and Broughton Community Council has submitted the attached formal objection to TRO 24/27 which seeks to introduce one-way exemptions for cyclists on several roads in Edinburgh including in our area Rose Street and Thistle Street. Our objection reiterates our previous concerns about the adverse impact on pedestrian safety of the proposed changes to these two streets. If you agree with the concerns we have raised in the attached document, please submit your own objections to TRO.consultations@edinburgh.gov.uk by the deadline of 1 August  2025. All objections should include the name and address of the person submitting the objection in order to be considered valid.

NTBCC Objection to TRO 24/27 (One-way exemptions for cyclists)Final.

 

 

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Council plans to introduce one-way exemptions for cyclists on Rose Street and Thistle Street

The City of Edinburgh Council has just published a draft traffic order (TRO/24/27) to introduce one-way exemptions for cyclists on several roads in Edinburgh. This includes Rose Street and Thistle Street on which the New Town and Broughton Community Council had raised concerns in a previous deputation to the Transport and Environment Committee regarding the safety of pedestrians. Anyone who has used Rose Street will know that this mostly pedestrianised street is already very congested. Encouraging more cyclists to use this shared space will only increase potential conflict with pedestrians and thus adversely impact on their safety.

Details of the TRO can be accessed on the Council’s website using the following link. A copy of the NTBCC deputation which provides more information on our concerns can be accessed here.

Having reviewed the latest proposals, we do not believe that the concerns that we raised about pedestrian safety have been addressed. No information has been provided about any road safety assessment or any planned mitigations to reduce the adverse impact on pedestrian safety.  We therefore will be submitting a formal objection to the proposals for Rose Street and Thistle Street.

Aside from the safety concerns arising from these proposals, we do not believe that there is justification for the planned changes to Rose Street and Thistle Street proceeding. When this matter was considered by the Transport and Environment Committee in January it was stated that they were necessary to provide an alternative route for cyclists during the planned redevelopment of George Street. At the Transport and Environment Committee meeting in June, it was agreed that two way cycling would be retained along the entire street during any further redevelopment work.  There is therefore no longer any need for this work to proceed.

We encourage residents to submit their own objections in order that this matter is given further consideration. The deadline for objections to be submitted is Friday 1 August 2025.   The link to the Council’s website provides further information on how objections may be submitted but the email address is as follows: TRO.Consultations@edinburgh.gov.uk

 

 

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NTBCC Monthly Meeting Agenda Published

New Town and Broughton Community Council Ordinary Meeting – Monday 9 June 2025

This meeting will be an in-person meeting held in the Drummond Room at Broughton St. Mary’s Church at Bellevue Crescent and will follow immediately after the Annual General Meeting which will start at 7.00pm.  The agenda for this meeting is shown below. The minutes of our May 2025 meeting and any committee reports will be added before the meeting.

Agenda

  1. Welcome and Apologies
  2. Declarations of Interest
  3. Approval of Minutes of May 2025 Meeting and Matters Arising
  4. Police Report
  5. Chair’s Report
  6. Planning Matters
    1. Planning Local Review Body Decision – 12 Blenheim Place (to discuss)
    2. Royal London pre-consultations (Thistle St. / Henderson Row) (to note)
    3. Former RBS site – Dundas St. – new application lodged (25/01899/FUL) (to discuss)
    4. Overview of tools to access planning information (to note)
    5. Recent Planning Applications & Appeals (to note/discuss)
  7. Licencing Matters
    1. Recent Licencing Applications (to note/discuss)
  8. Culture and Communities Matters
    1. Report of C&C Committee Meeting held on 5 June 2025 (to note)
  9. Transport and Environment Matters
    1. Communal Bin Review Phase 6 Consultation Update (to note/discuss)
    2. City Mobility Plan Capital Investment Plan – NTBCC Deputation (to note)
    3. Cycle Hire Scheme (to note)
    4. Trams to Newhaven – Issues List and Actions (to note)
    5. Edinburgh Bus Users Group AGM (to note)
    6. Clean Air Day (to discuss/note)
  10. Any Other Business

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NTBCC ordinary meeting minutes 14 April 2025

Minutes of New Town & Broughton Community Council’s ordinary meeting, held via Zoom, on Monday 14 April 2025 at 7pm Continue reading →

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Licensing Board Policy Consultation: Gambling – closes 22 June 2025

Adapted from the post on the Council’s Consultation Hub, the Licensing Board is interested in the public’s views on its Gambling Policy Statement.

Closing date for online submissions:  22 June 2025.

Should you wish to share your views/concerns with NTBCC, please contact us by email to licensing@ntbcc.org.uk

The policy statement forms the basis upon which the Board considers applications for premises licences for venues such as betting shops, bingo halls, casinos, gaming machines in entertainment centres and pubs, and a range of other matters.

The policy does not cover matters which are the responsibility of the Gambling Commission and in addition the Licensing Board has a separate policy on alcohol licensing which does not form part of this consultation.

The Board invites comments on the terms of the current Gambling Policy Statement, having already agreed that it will be updated to take account of changes to guidance issued by the Gambling Commission.

Full details can be found here: Licensing Board – Gambling Policy – City of Edinburgh Council – Citizen Space