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ISSUE 367 — OUT SOON!
As you read this, advance copies of Issue 367 are already spreading across the barony like fake blood, bent fangs and spilt Haribos in a gutter.
Page 1 of the November Spurtle begins briefly, continues shambolically, appeals nakedly and concludes with a plug.
We examine two kinds of invisibility on Page 2, two disappearances, three changes of use, opportunities, handwringing and new things to prohibit in public parks.
COMMUNITY COUNCILS CALL FOR ACCELERATED ACTION ON POWDERHALL FOOTBRIDGE
As reported here on 20 October, Leith Central Community Council and New Town & Broughton Community Council are dissatisfied with Edinburgh Council's closure and subsequent management of Powderhall Footbridge.
This morning, they jointly published an open letter to the top official and elected members concerned: Gareth Barwell (Corporate Director of Place), Cllr Margaret Graham (Convener, Culture & Communities Committee) and Cllr Stephen Jenkinson (C
FRUSTRATION AT COUNCIL FAILINGS OVER POWDERHALL FOOTBRIDGE
Residents and amenity groups have expressed frustration at the Council’s closure and subsequent handling of the Powderhall Footbridge.
The structure was closed in June after cracks were discovered which officers believed could cause the structure to collapse without warning.
Art Sale
Art sale for serious collectors, art enthusiasts and curious browsers. All proceeds will support the work of Christian Aid.
Includes paintings, prints and photographs by Richard Hamilton, Sir Eduardo Paolozzi, Alan Davie, Paul Neagu and Joan Musgrove.
29th–30th October: noon–5pm. 31st October: 10am–4pm.
Date and time
Venue
The New Town Church, 13 George Street
FOOTBRIDGE DESIGN LIFE WAS NO GUARANTEE
Powderhall Footbridge, opened in 2009, was designed in accordance with the standards and engineering knowledge applicable at the time. However, its 120-year design life was not a guarantee that the bridge would last for 120 years.
These startling assertions appear in a Briefing Note (14.10.26) just issued by the Council’s City & Neighbourhood Services and Transport & Mobility Directorate. We attach it in full below.
NEW HOUSING PLANS FOR HERIOTHILL TERRACE
Mandale Homes has applied to demolish the former offices and nursery at 32–34 Heriothill Ter and build townhouses and colonies in its place (26/03984/FUL). Its plans – drawn up by ISA, a different architectural practice – replace those for the same site withdrawn in June.
The new proposals comprise three 3-storey blocks, running NW–SE behind the end of Claremont Grove, providing one 2-bdrm and ten 3-bdrm dwellings.