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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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NTBCC full agenda Monday 10 November 2025 and conveners’ reports received so far

The next NTBCC public meeting will held be on Monday 10 November, 7pm to 9pm. It will be an an in-person meeting at Broughton St Mary’s Church (12 Bellevue Crescent, Edinburgh EH3 6NE)

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

  1. Welcome and apologies
  2. Declarations of interest
  3. Approval of October meeting minutes and matters arising
  4. Chair’s report
    1. New Member – Andrew Naughtie
    2. Dunard Centre
    3. NTBCC Public Drop-in Sessions
    4. NTBCC Engagement With CEC Officials
    5. Ongoing issues raised by local resident and how best to resolve them
  5. Planning matters
    1. 14 – 15 Claremont Crescent – switch from residential to serviced appartments (25/05228/FUL)
    2. 11 Royal Terrace – outdoor wellness  area / sauna etc. (25/05233/FUL)
    3. Former RBS site Dundas St. – reopened for comments (25/01899/FUL) & City Plan 2040 & current consultation
    4. Recent Decisions
      1. EPSG Christmas
      2. Rose Street Theatre
      3. Royal London – Thistle St
    5. Planning Committee
      1. Revised Scheme of delegation
      2. Draft Princes Street & Waverley Valley Strategy
  6. Licensing matters
  7. Culture and Communities matters
  8. Transport and Environment matters
    1. Charlotte Square  – report of meeting with CEC project manager and next steps (discuss)
    2. George Street Cross Streets  – report of meeting with CEC project manager and next steps (discuss)
    3. Picardy Place  – report on meetings with Essential Edinburgh and CEC (note)
    4. North South Trams Consultation  – agree NTBCC response (discuss)
    5. CBR Phase 6  – update on planned meeting with CEC staff (note)
  9. Any other business

Convenors’ and other reports

Transport and Environment Committee Report 

Responses to questions about Charlotte Square Project

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NTBCC ordinary meeting minutes 8 September 2025

Minutes of New Town & Broughton Community Council’s ordinary meeting, held at Broughton St Mary’s church on Monday 8 September 2025 at 7pm

Actions and decisions are red italic. ND (‘no dissent’) means that no-one spoke or voted against a decision.

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Agenda for May NTBCC Meeting

The next meeting of the New Town and Broughton Community Council will take place on Monday 12 May 2025, starting at 7.00pm. This meeting will be held online on Zoom. The link for this meeting is as follows:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87849508345?pwd=qWIte18bCUReZjaf8SgGMFf1Ay6RzN.1

The agenda for the meeting is:

  1. Welcome and Apologies
  2. Declarations of Interest
  3. Approval of Minutes of April 2025 Meeting and Matters Arising 2025_04_14 draft V4 copy
  4. Chair’s Report
    1. Edinburgh World Heritage Trust (to note)
    2. Community Council Election and Induction Issues (to note/discuss)
    3. Community Councillor Interests Survey (to note)
    4. Arrangements for Business Meeting (to note)
  5. Culture and Communities Matters
    1. Dunard Centre Project Update – Jo Buckley, Chief Executive, IMPACT Scotland
    2. Culture & Communities Committee Meeting – 5 June 2025 (to note)
    3. Appointment of Edinburgh Visitor Levy Forum Chairperson (to note)
    4. Calton Hill Conservation Trust AGM – 17 May 2025 (to note)
    5. Friends of George V Park AGM (to note)
  6. Planning Matters
    1. Planning Local Review Body Decision – 12 Blenheim Place (to note/discuss)
    2. Revised application & Variations for the former RBS site (to note/discuss)
    3. Request for Pre-Application Meeting by Royal London (to discuss)
    4. Recent Planning Applications & Appeals (to note/discuss)
  7. Transport and Environment Matters (convener’s report) 
    1. Communal Bin Review Phase 6 Consultation Update (to note/discuss)
    2. TRO Subcommittee Meeting – Review of ETRO Objections (to note/discuss)
    3. City Mobility Plan Capital Investment Plan (to note/discuss)
  8. Licencing Matters  (convener’s report)
    1. Regulatory – STL Licensing & Aparthotels (to note)
    2. Licensing Board – Report of Meeting of 28 April 2025 (to note)
    3. Licensing Board – Supplementary Statement of Policy on Overprovision (to note)
  1. Any Other Business
    1. Napier University Engagement Project (to note)
    2. Councillor Jule Bandel Absence (to note)
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NTBCC ordinary meeting minutes 10 March 2025

Minutes of New Town & Broughton Community Council’s ordinary meeting, held via Zoom, on Monday 10 March 2025 at 7pm

Actions and decisions are red italic. ND (‘no dissent’) means that no-one spoke or voted against a decision.

URLs have been added by the minutes secretary. Continue reading →

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NTBCC ordinary meeting minutes 9 October 2024

Minutes of New Town & Broughton Community Council’s ordinary meeting, on Monday 14 October 2024 at 7pm

Actions and decisions are red italic. ND (‘no dissent’) means that no-one spoke or voted against a decision.

URLs have been added by the minutes secretary.

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NTBCC ordinary meeting minutes 9 September 2024

Minutes of New Town & Broughton Community Council’s ordinary meeting, via Zoom, on Monday 9 September 2024 at 7pm

Actions and decisions are red italic. ND (‘no dissent’) means that no-one spoke or voted against a decision.

URLs have been added by the minutes secretary. Continue reading →