Here you will find information about Morningside Community Council, who we are, where we are, what we do and how you can have a say in local affairs. We also include many links to the websites of other organisations which we hope will be useful, relevant and interesting to the residents of Morningside.

NEXT MEETING

Wednesday 17 February, at 7.30 in The Open Door, 420 Morningside Road.

topic - REFUSE and RECYCLING:

speakers -Rebecca Moore from Changeworks, Justine Stansfield, the Council's Recycling Advisory officer, and her colleague Joanne McCune.

All residents and traders are welcome.

 

Have your say

The Community Council represents the residents and traders of Morningside. We try to take the majority view about local issues, so help us get it right by telling us what you think.

We can only deal with what we know about. If you have concerns about any local issue, from uneven pavements to graffiti to Edinburgh's policies on Transport, Planning, Environment or any other matter, Contact us or, better still, come to a meeting and tell us about it.

SENSORY GARDEN in memory of Susan Wong

A SENSORY garden of scented flowers is to be created in memory of Susan Wong, chair of Morningside Community Councilfor 7 years till her death in August 2008 and an active campaigner for the rights of the disabled and chronically sick.

Among Suzi's many health problems she was blind, so the Community Council decided that a sensory garden in Morningside Park would be a fitting memorial.

After months of fundraising and planning, work is now due to start on the garden. CC chair Jean Thompson said:"Suzi used to love exercising her dog in Morningside Park and it was felt fitting that the memorial should go there, and that rather than just a plain bench she be commemorated by a sensory garden which could be enjoyed by other people, both blind and sighted."

The garden, designed by local landscape gardener Stephen Ogilvie, will include a range of plants with attractive scents, along with several chosen to attract wildlife to the park.

Susan's sister, Judith Renilson, said: "Susan would be very touched. The family have been very grateful for both the individuals and organisations who have made it possible."

We received many individual donations for the project and also received funding from Scottish Natural Heritage and Edinburgh City Council.

Scottish Natural Heritage's Karen Morrison said: "The sensory garden in Morningside Park will be a resource for local schools and an attractive feature for local people to enjoy."

David Doig, environmental manager for the South Central Neighbourhood Partnership, said: "The Susan Wong Sensory Garden is a fantastic addition to what is already a wonderful community park."

Braid Church - Planning Application

A Planning application has been lodged. See all details on our Local Planning page.

A PUBLIC MEETING with the developer took place on 12 January. See report HERE.

What's On

Information about local events, meetings and happenings are on our Events page.

Newsletter

Download a copy of the Morningside Community Council Newsletter HERE.

Advertise your local business with us

See our Business page for details.

Last Updated: 6/02/2010 11:14