Community Council/Democracy/Planning

Edinburgh World Heritage is keen to correct widespread misconceptions surrounding its efforts to consult on and shape reform of its governance arrangements.

Community council calls for collaborative approach

For many people who approach it – occasionally and without previous experience or specialist training – the Scottish planning system is an intimidating mystery.

Certainly, some of its fundamental principles – such as the right of appeal for developers but not for objectors – perpetuate a postwar government bias towards rebuilding over conservation.

OK, this is not the return of normality. But it’s a start.

Leith Central Community Council will hold its first properly constituted meeting since 17 February and Lockdown in March.

The event will involve real people interacting simultaneously in the same physical space, not via an e-conferencing platform.