Currie Community Council
June 1999 Meeting
Blinkbonny Section
Mr Weir of Blinkbonny spoke to the council about his plan to set up a
visitor centre and rare breeds farm on his land in Blinkbonny. This
would be a major initiative, eventually bringing in up to 100 000
visitors annually. As well as keeping a local farm viable, three full
time and a number of seasonal and part-time jobs would be created and
a major educational resource made available locally. No decision has
been taken yet, and the council will need to be satisfied with
arrangements for traffic and parking before supporting the scheme. As
always, views are welcome.
Blinkbonny Park
No playground swings, goal posts etc have been installed because there
is a view that the bing the park sits on is toxic, although this is
disputed.
Lead Pipes
Amazing though it seems in 1999, many houses in Blinkbonny get water
their through lead pipes. Mr Mark Tully, Director of Housing, may be
the person to contact if householders have questions about this.
Roads
Mr John Gill, Network Manager South, is to be congratulated on the
speedy work of his department in restoring the road signs in
Currie. No funding is available for the pedestrian lights at
Dolphin Avenue. There will eventually be double yellow lines at the
top of Riccarton Mains Road, but 3 months will be allowed for
objections after the Order is published.
Police
There were two break-ins to cars locally and a theft of a Sierra from
the railway station (later recovered). Further representations will
be made to try and obtain more security for cars left by rail
passengers. A group of 11 young people were detained at the rear of
Veitch's premises and two later charged with possession of cannabis.
Moves Afoot
The Health Development Project may move into Riccarton Primary
School. The fire brigade are confident the Water of Leith will be a
sufficient water source for putting out any nearby fire.
Tarmacking
over part of the George V Park is being investigated, including a look
at the terms of the original grant of land. The work done on
restoring the park was carried out by the fairground operator, but has
not yet gained the approval of the Parks Department.
Provost Haugh
The Chair of Provost Haugh Residents' Association has been co-opted to
the Community Council.
Graham Dane
Chair