SMAG

The South Meadows Action Group (SMAG) is a communiuty organisation currently focussed on the effects of the communal bin hub implementation in Edinburgh.

[SMAG @SmagSocials]

A selection of photographs showing what @Edinburgh_CC considered a *successful* trial of bin hubs (Albert Street, EH7) at the point it decided to roll them out city-wide.
@thecockburn @unescowhc @OVPM_OWHC_OCPM @euheritagehub @europanostra @UKBlueShield

[SMAG @SmagSocials]

The new normal across the whole South Meadows area.

@Edinburgh_CC told residents that the problems they were advising would happen with the new bin-hubs "couldn't", "simply wouldn't be allowed to" occur.

Yet here we all are.

[Prof June Andrews @ProfJuneAndrews]

Just back from a lovely weekend in Prague. Lots of excited tourists on the tram from the airport wondering what they’ll see in #morningside 🤢🫣here in #edinburgh @smagsocials

[SMAG @SmagSocials]

@joshpizpom @heraldscotland Yeah…, but look what you now get for your money. @Edinburgh_CC’s “Athens of the North”:

[SMAG @SmagSocials]

SMAG has been informed that choosing bin hub locations was outsourced to a London co. that simply used a distance calculation and Google maps. No visits. No impact assessments.

Here's the Freedom of Information request submitted to @Edinburgh_CC to ascertain the facts:

[Ms Marchmont 🏳️ @lucynorris1]

Post box by night on Strathearn Road. Use it or lose it.

[Cockburn Association (The Edinburgh Civic Trust) @thecockburn]

Funding confirmed for much-anticipated South Sub 'tram-train' feasibility study https://t.co/guMsEwVqPj

[Bruntsfield Minx @BruntsfieldMinx]

The old postcards of Edinburgh used to be so niche!

Vintage Marchmont Road. If only the trams still went there.

[SMAG @SmagSocials]

@edinhelp @Edinburgh_CC Apologies Zara, but again, @SmagSocials isn't utilised as a reporting portal.

It's simply drawing attention to the disparity between the service agreement promised and actual delivery across the whole South Meadows area.

[SMAG @SmagSocials]

We'll post more later, but this #Meadows hub? Seriously?

This is the image @Edinburgh_CC now wants to convey to the world? #Edinburgh #festivalcity

[Edinburgh Reporter @EdinReporter]

Emergency Edinburgh council meeting called over cancelled taxi outing https://t.co/bSgGJmGisj

[SMAG @SmagSocials]

@ProfJuneAndrews @edinburghpaper @EdinburghCC The collection rules are clear.

Only from kerbside outside the property requesting uplift and from 7am on the specific day of collection.

Disabled/elderly etc. can advise CEC so it can be collected directly from the flat at no charge.

Using a hub is fly-tipping!

[SMAG @SmagSocials]

Surely there must be some way the police could assist to allow this to go ahead?

[BBC Edinburgh & East @BBCEastScot]

Charity children's taxi outing cancelled after police 'policy change' https://t.co/xIqSCGsHVP

[Bruntsfield Minx @BruntsfieldMinx]

Are we sure it’s a fire? 🌋
Live scenes from Arthur’s Seat

[SMAG @SmagSocials]

@ProfJuneAndrews This is simply the 'broken windows' theory in action.

Because @Edinburgh_CC have allowed this situation to develop (after telling residents it couldn't, or wouldn't be allowed to, happen with the new hubs), it then attracts more anti-social behaviour.

[SMAG @SmagSocials]

And there's more...

[SMAG @SmagSocials]

Why not burn off those bank holiday blues with a stroll around @Edinburgh_CC's #Marchmont.

UNESCO world heritage city, conservation zone due to its unique historical value and character. All in the shadow of the majestic castle.

A truly memorable experience: @unesco553

[SMAG @SmagSocials]

Bank Holiday? 23 degrees? Sunny Sciennes?

Nothing beats a relaxing lounge in the sun in one of the @Edinburgh_CC's tourist hotspots. Go on..., you know it makes sense. #visitEdinburgh #festivalcity

[SMAG @SmagSocials]

Great news for Bank Holiday Monday: that extra comfy seat they installed near the Meadows is still available.

We'd say be quick to avoid disappointment, but with @Edinburgh_CC... ? #visitEdinburgh #festivalcity

[SMAG @SmagSocials]

@ProfJuneAndrews @Edinburgh_CC @BBCScotland @Sunday_Post @TimesScotland Interesting... Hadn't heard that, but if true surely it then has to be asked:

1) Why are crews prohibited from simply dealing with this situation, and
2) Why hasn't @Edinburgh_CC any process in place to deal with the problems that arise as a result of its rule?

[SMAG @SmagSocials]

Remember the single hub we highlighted the other day? Well, here it is again this afternoon... just after @Edinburgh_CC had collected the recycling in Marchmont.

It's not just continuous fly tipping, it's the shocking service delivery affecting the whole South Meadows area:

[BBC Edinburgh & East @BBCEastScot]

Catholic Church site in Edinburgh to be sold after nearly 200 years https://t.co/ncvyW5177O