Green Belt
One of the passions which unites all members of the Community Council is a strong
feeling of protectiveness towards the Green Belt. This is repeatedly under threat
from development proposals, as frequently reported in the Currie and Balerno News.
Community Councillors Gerry McPherson and Bill McCulloch have accepted special responsibility
as a new "Defence of the Green Belt Sub-Committee" and will be willing to liaise
with Balerno Community Council on matters of common interest.
GNER
The possible development of land in Currie as a parkway station has thrown up an anomaly
in the planning procedures, to wit
, proposals involving Heriot-Watt University. Although developments there generate
traffic and impinge on the community in other ways (including, of course, positive
ways such as generating employment) the Council has no right to be consulted on these
developments. There must surely be an amicable arrangement that could supply this need,
which is mainly a communications problem.
Sunday Opening of Sun Luk
At the September meeting of the Community Council, a speaker had argued for the Sun
Luk takeaway in Bryce Road to be permitted to open on Sundays. A deputation of local
residents attended the October meeting and objected to Sunday opening. This was
partly because of parking difficulties and litter but mainly on grounds of nuisance due
to the smell, which is very strong and persistent. Having now heard both sides,
the Council decided to oppose Sunday opening.
Provost's Haugh
After consultation with the Currie District History Society, the City Council have
decided to rename the "Poet's Mill" development beside the Jet garage. In the past,
this land belonged to an (ecclesiastical) provost, so "Provost's Haugh" is the chosen
new name.
Getting Across
The new, hard-won Pelican crossings on the Lanark Road West are there to help people
cross, believe it or not. People who do not use them run unnecessary risks and cause
a hazard to traffic. Please enjoy your new crossings.
Website
Those who have not yet accessed the Currie Community Council World Wide Web site,
can do so at http://www.ma.hw.ac.uk/ccc/
Currie in Bloom
(coming soon)
Harry Duncan reported that this summer's blooms have been removed from the flower
tubs and 150 daffodils, narcissi and tulips (my favourite) have been planted for
early spring showing. This happy thought may see us through the coming cold months.
Graham Dane, Press Officer