You can read previous newsletters here as well as the regular COVID-19 updates I have been sending out to constituents. However, the information in my previous COVID-19 updates may have been superseded by government announcements so please refer to Scottish Government website information below.

This month’s edition is a combination of the COVID-19 as well as some local and parliamentary updates.

Scottish Government health advice is updated regularly, please keep updated via the Scottish Government website. Information on schools return in August is also changing frequently and information can be found on the council website.

My team and I continue to receive an unprecedented level of correspondence and appreciate your patience with us answering lobby requests as we prioritise constituent inquiries and issues

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Casework

Policy

Edinburgh South

Westminster

Planning

20/02489/FUL | Erection of 112 bed spaces of student accommodation (amendment to planning permission 16/04158/FUL). | 200 Mayfield Road Edinburgh EH9 3BE

A previous application to build 80 bed spaces of student accommodation was approved. This application would increase that to 120 spaces. Comments have now closed but you can view the application using the above reference.

20/02562/FUL | Demolition of existing hotel and redevelopment of the site for purpose built student accommodation including landscaping and all ancillary development. | Northfield House Hotel 115 Lasswade Road Edinburgh EH16 6UD

Comments have also closed on this application but I know it has attracted a lot of interest locally. It will go to the Development Management Sub Committee for councillors to make a decision on.

20/02468/PPP | Residential development including associated access, landscaping and servicing. | Land At South Gilmerton Farm Ravenscroft Street Edinburgh

This is a ‘development in principle’ application so a full application will still need to be submitted but residents may be worried that the only building on the site to be retained is the farmhouse.

Comments can be submitted until 7 August.

House of Commons

Media

Noticeboard

Be an Edinburgh litter hero and help Edinburgh Live clean up the city in the Don’t Trash Our Future campaign

Whilst it has been great to see so many enjoying our wonderful public parks and beaches during lockdown it is upsetting to see so much litter left behind. Edinburgh Live are running a campaign which asks for an increase in littering fines and for local authorities to use their enforcement powers much more frequently. Sign the peitionand find out more here.

Inch House Community Centre are running an adventure trail for 6-12 year olds. Request or download the Tree trail pack from our Inch House website https://www.inchhouse.co.uk which will have the map and list of trees & watch the video Leaf Bark and Bough. If you live in EH16 or EH17 and have no access printer you can request a Pack from tess.joyce@inchhouse.co.uk

The Trail is designed for 6-12 years terms and conditions in the pack. All trail participants must be accompanied by parent/carer who take full responsibility for their care Please take care when crossing the Inch Park Rd. Please remember to follow Covid-19 guidelines on socially distancing

The trail starts at the back door to Inch House please read all notice and guidance. There are 14 trees to identify & some question The trail ends at the back door where you started & where you can also post your entries. Enjoy.