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A taller replacement street light with a small cell antenna and a new equipment cabinet are proposed near 19 Frederick Street, New Town, Edinburgh. https://city-scope.co.uk/26/01567/PNTEL
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A temporary Fringe venue hub is proposed at Teviot Place/Bristo Square, with bar facilities, seating, storage and queuing space beside McEwan Hall. https://city-scope.co.uk/26/01648/FUL
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Temporary performance tents, box office, bars and food traders are proposed at 1 Middle Meadow Walk Southside for the Fringe, with office and storage support. https://city-scope.co.uk/26/01651/FUL
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An 8m telecom mast with a small antenna is proposed on the pavement at the Rose Street/Castle Street corner, near 168 Rose Street, Edinburgh. https://city-scope.co.uk/26/01597/PATEL
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Plans to turn Edinburgh city centre offices into plush hotel with bar and restaurant www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...
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A new hotel is proposed at Centrum House on Dundas Street, with a ground-floor restaurant and bar, landscaping, cycle parking and a rear car park. https://city-scope.co.uk/26/01504/FUL
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Illuminated advertising shroud is proposed around scaffolding at 72-77 Princes Street/3-5 Hanover Street, New Town, EH2 2DF. https://city-scope.co.uk/26/01406/ADV
Plans for huge new Edinburgh neighbourhood include student flats, hotel and shops www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...
![Front page of the new spokes bulletin, with pictures of a new Leith Cycleroute opening, and of a primary school cyclist and an 89-year-old daily cyclist...
BIKE LANES WORKING
Edinburgh’s protected bike lanes on Leith Walk and on Roseburn CCWEL route now account for almost 10% of vehicle and pedestrian journeys on both, based on Cycling Scotland survey data in late 2025.
What’s more, despite its tramlines, Leith Walk has had zero bike tramline crashes, whilst serious injuries continue in the badly designed initial tram route.
LESSONS LEARNED – AND TO BE LEARNED
The protected bike lane success affirms the Council’s decision [p8] that its Primary Cycle Network should largely comprise segregated lanes on main roads.
But - gaps need filled! What would bike usage be on the above routes if the missing George St link between them existed? – we suggest [p9] how to do this quickly if the planned complete revamp is currently too costly.
The absence of tramline injuries affirms the Council’s wisdom in providing segregated lanes on Leith Walk.
But - potentially dangerous sections of the Granton/ Bioquarter future tramline proposals [p9] concern us.
FOOT OF WALK to DOCK STREET
The traffic-free Foot of Walk - Dock Street route, largely comprising bidirectional segregated onroad bike lanes, extends CCWEL and Leith Walk lanes north, with a planned continuation to Ocean Terminal. Importantly, for many trips this is an alternative to tramlined roads.
A cut that we support!! Transport Convener Cllr Stephen Jenkinson opens the section at Sandport Bridge over the Water of Leith. Also pictured, Cllrs Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill (in wheelchair) and Chas Booth (behind Kayleigh). Photo: DdF
CYCLING
Cyclist Edith has a quick word before she heads off:
“Hi – I love cycling, it’s really fun!
What would be really good would be to have more space to explore the roads, see where they go, have fun, and not have cars hovering around! Bye!”
THROUGH THE AGES
89-year-old Michael Owen says:
“I use my …](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2ood4k4wojq5jku2zl3myqco/bafkreicqlltg3ndgdxnozecqwlfquuivbsypejcinnw4q5lalcn4c73v5e)
Front page of the new spokes bulletin, with pictures of a new Leith Cycleroute opening, and of a primary school cyclist and an 89-year-old daily cyclist... BIKE LANES WORKING Edinburgh’s protected bike lanes on Leith Walk and on Roseburn CCWEL route now account for almost 10% of vehicle and pedestrian journeys on both, based on Cycling Scotland survey data in late 2025. What’s more, despite its tramlines, Leith Walk has had zero bike tramline crashes, whilst serious injuries continue in the badly designed initial tram route. LESSONS LEARNED – AND TO BE LEARNED The protected bike lane success affirms the Council’s decision [p8] that its Primary Cycle Network should largely comprise segregated lanes on main roads. But - gaps need filled! What would bike usage be on the above routes if the missing George St link between them existed? – we suggest [p9] how to do this quickly if the planned complete revamp is currently too costly. The absence of tramline injuries affirms the Council’s wisdom in providing segregated lanes on Leith Walk. But - potentially dangerous sections of the Granton/ Bioquarter future tramline proposals [p9] concern us. FOOT OF WALK to DOCK STREET The traffic-free Foot of Walk - Dock Street route, largely comprising bidirectional segregated onroad bike lanes, extends CCWEL and Leith Walk lanes north, with a planned continuation to Ocean Terminal. Importantly, for many trips this is an alternative to tramlined roads. A cut that we support!! Transport Convener Cllr Stephen Jenkinson opens the section at Sandport Bridge over the Water of Leith. Also pictured, Cllrs Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill (in wheelchair) and Chas Booth (behind Kayleigh). Photo: DdF CYCLING Cyclist Edith has a quick word before she heads off: “Hi – I love cycling, it’s really fun! What would be really good would be to have more space to explore the roads, see where they go, have fun, and not have cars hovering around! Bye!” THROUGH THE AGES 89-year-old Michael Owen says: “I use my …
What's in the Bulletin... The Bulletin content is intended to remain useful throughout the year, rather than covering current or ephemeral issues. Important topics include… Edinburgh’s ‘Primary Cycle Network‘ – expected 2026 developments, and the success already of early onroad segregated bike lanes Big 2026 Council decisions expected – the future of Princes Street and George Street and of the possible Granton/Bioquarter tramline extensions Traffic Growth – having scrapped its traffic-reduction commitment, the Scottish Government is this year developing a traffic growth target! And they are also expanding the road capacity which will help encourage it. E-Bikes – the incredible value of e-bikes (including Edinburgh’s VOI bike hire scheme) must not be lost amidst valid concerns over illegal use of modified e-bikes and over unscrupulous suppliers of fire-risk batteries Tramline crashes – insights into the causes, how to minimise your risks, and how the Council can minimise risks in future extensions Climate Crisis – likely continuing to grow, and accelerate, in 2026. Insurance companies are noticing, but road-expansionist decision-makers don’t seem to Spokes maps – why people love them! Spokes 2026 competition (to be launched this summer) – it’s all in preparation for our 50th (yes, 50!) anniversary next year
Bulletin 140 is now being delivered by volunteers to 1000 Spokes members, bike shops, libraries, community centres, councillors, etc, and used for bike leafletting. As a thank-you for being a member, all members are also being sent a free copy of our lovely new ‘Favourite Cycle Rides‘ Edition 3 booklet, based on entries from our 2025 competition. See what you’ve missed if you’ve not joined!
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On World Heritage Day, a reminder that Edinburgh’s heritage isn’t confined to the World Heritage Site. From the Old Town to Portobello, it’s shaped by communities every day.
What does heritage mean where you are?
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Plans for new 14-metre advert on historic Edinburgh street submitted despite backlash www.thenational.scot/news/2601794...
JLL: Scotland set for build-to-rent resurgence @ScotHousingNews www.scottishhousingnews.com/articles/jll...
Top architect calls on Edinburgh council to help save 'eyesore' office block www.scotsman.com/news/top-edi...
New cherry trees planted to celebrate Scotland-Japan friendship www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/04/02/n... via @deadlinenews
Atholl Crescent “super hostel” plan backed by BlackRock and Siggis comes under fire from Edinburgh west end community groups, @thecockburn.bsky.social and @theahss.bsky.social which argue that cramming 544 beds into four townhouses represents a “seismic” level of intensification.
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'I walked along Edinburgh's Princes Street and one thing was worryingly obvious' www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...
Saturday column: Granton regeneration to lead Scotland's new era of place-based investment
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