Balerno CC

Balerno Community Council

[Balerno CC @BalernoCC]

COVID-19: Balerno Community Council Statement

https://t.co/mDEz6iiUxd

Think Local and Act Local. It’s all about being a good neighbour! It's an extraordinary time, and we need to pull together to ensure that everyone in our community is cared for.

[Balerno CC @BalernoCC]

We've been informed by @Edinburgh_CC that brown bin collections will recommence on the w/b 11th May, with blue bin collections restarting this week.

[Balerno CC @BalernoCC]

There's an updated and revised reduced @on_lothianbuses 44 route.

Revised route and timetable introduced. The City Centre terminus will be changed from Leith Street to St. Andrew Square (North-side). The Sunday frequency is reduced to hourly.

[Balerno CC @BalernoCC]

We are relaunching our newsletter 'Balerno Forum'!

We’ll try to keep you up to date with significant developments but we also want to cover lighter issues, including possibly things about Balerno that you may not have known about.

https://t.co/nH12Ozf5mK

[Scottish Government @scotgov]

We're looking for volunteers📣

Volunteer to do your bit and help Scotland get through it. Whether it's practical or emotional support, there are lots of ways you can help.

Find out more and sign up ➡️ https://t.co/8aoTcjVOdr

[Currie Chieftains @ChieftainsRC]

CHIEFTAINS FOOD BANK:

Chieftains will be open as a food bank to help out our community.
The food bank donations (food, toiletries and petfood) can be left at our office at the following times:

Mon, Tues & Thurs 6-8pm

Sat 12- 4pm

In conjunction with Balerno Cares 👏🏽

[Balerno CC @BalernoCC]

@ian_c_elliott @ian_c_elliott Hi Ian - the PAN includes mixed use
development comprising residential, doctor’s surgery, community facility, outdoor recreational area and associated landscaping, and access and infrastructure works at a large site to the north of Balerno beside Ravelrig Road.

[Balerno CC @BalernoCC]

We have been advised that a public exhibition by Rapleys will be taking place on Monday 23rd March between 2pm and 8pm at Balerno Community Centre.

This is for a large Proposal of Application Notice & we encourage as many people attend as possible, noting comments.

[Balerno CC @BalernoCC]

@vistaextra @vistaextra Hi there - we'll definitely be discussing the 44 route updates, including the proposed bus stop review trial, and will be feeding back to Lothian Buses.

[Balerno CC @BalernoCC]

A reminder that due to the adverse weather, the Balerno Christmas Lights Switch-on has been cancelled tonight.

Our December community council meeting is going ahead however, and we will be meeting at 730pm in @BalernoHS - all welcome!

[Balerno CC @BalernoCC]

With deep regret we have decided, in light of the weather forecast for heavy rain and high winds, to cancel the switch on ceremony for the Balerno Christmas Lights.

More > https://t.co/VH2mJbY5Sy

[Balerno CC @BalernoCC]

It's time to Light Up Balerno again!

Come along on Thursday 5th December from 630pm to help up switch on Balerno's wonderful Christmas lights. There will also be a choir from @DeanParkSchool, so come and join in the festivities!

[Scottish Water South East @SWsoutheast]

Commuters around Lanark Road West nr Balerno - we are carrying out an emergency repair to a burst water main near the jct with Somerville Rd. To do this we have extended the temporary traffic lights already in the area while we repair the burst. @edintravel @BalernoCC

[Balerno CC @BalernoCC]

Community Councils have a key role in being the voice of their local community, and time for elections.

We're looking for members to join our energetic and hard-working CC - could it be you?

More info available here (deadline 30th Sept 4pm): https://t.co/O5zQE2ogW0

[Balerno CC @BalernoCC]

Do you think you could spare some time to help those with a learning disability or autism? Equal Futures are looking for volunteers to help them deliver their support services across Edinburgh. Find out more on the attached poster.

[Balerno CC @BalernoCC]

The @Edinburgh_CC are looking for ways to achieve net zero carbon by 2030.

This is a massive societal challenge and so are crowd sourcing for creative approaches and solutions. If you have ANY ideas, please share those through this link:

https://t.co/IlNS3QxzNd

[Balerno CC @BalernoCC]

Following a successful event last November, another 'Living Well' event has been arranged for Thursday 7th November 2019, 1-4pm at the Gibson Craig Halls, Currie.

This is a great opportunity to find out about activities, support and services for older people living in the area.

[Balerno CC @BalernoCC]

Public swim times for @BalernoHS this June have been released by @Edinburgh_CC.

[Balerno CC @BalernoCC]

It's been a long time in the making, but will set out a path for our future. Balerno's long awaited Community Plan has now been published by @BalernoCC.

Read it and find out more here: https://t.co/3dFLWIFE07

[Balerno CC @BalernoCC]

.@Ed_Leisure has updated its swimming lesson times for this term at @BalernoHS and currently has spaces available for anyone wishing to learn this valuable skill!

Please see the times and contact details in the images below.