Edinburgh Council are inviting local residents, businesses and other groups to attend a drop-in event to view proposed designs and street layout for the Leith Walk programme.

The event follows a meeting last month where local people and organisations voiced their support for an enhanced design for Leith Walk as part of the Leith Programme, which would see the thoroughfare made more pedestrian and cycle friendly.

The consultation provides an opportunity to view the proposed designs and discuss with officers the street layout for the Foot of the Walk to Pilrig Street, and the Pilrig Street to Picardy Place sections of Leith Walk.


Councillor Lesley Hinds, Transport and Environment Convener, commented: "The session follows a very productive meeting in June when the local community pledged their support for the project. I am delighted that these plans are close to being finalised and to complete our detailed consultation and design process we are now keen to talk to local people and businesses about the proposals.

"As the construction work is being phased, with the Foot of the Walk to Pilrig Street section commencing first, we are aiming to have a finalised draft design for this section ready by the beginning of August. This will allow us to proceed with the required Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) process prior to the work starting. We will also be displaying the Pilrig Street to Picardy Place section at the same time to allow local stakeholders the opportunity to comment on the emerging design for this section.

"I am hoping a wide range of people attend and provide their views on all aspects of the project, in particular, parking provision and domestic waste bins, so please let other local people and businesses know about the event."

The event will be held at Nelson Hall in McDonald Road Library on Tuesday 23 July from 2pm to 8pm.

(JP/MH)