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Letters
Carnbee residents not alone
I was interested to read the article concerning the
problems associated with the pathway from Gilmerton Dykes Cresent\Carnbee
Cresent leading to Lasswade Road.
We live in Malbet Park and have the same problems with
a path leading from Ellen's Glen to Lasswade Road through Malbet Park.
We also have the additional problem with the pupils
from Liberton High who have access to a rear gate leading directly into
Malbet Park. We have droves of pupils making their way every day to
Lasswade Road.
Our green areas and residents gardens have become
footpaths for any pupil who chooses to use them. The police say they are
powerless to stop this situation.
I am at a loss to understand why the council Planning
Department chose to allow our areas to become a Right of Way Access, and
expect the residents to put up with the social problems that are a
direct result of their bad planning.
We have campaigned for ages to have these gates and
paths closed, but the Council refuse to help the residents.
Makes you wonder how they assess the high Community
Charge for our areas.
It certainly does not reflect the respect shown by the
Council to the residents of Carnbee and Malbet Park.
W A Goodbrand
Malbet Park
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Trees up to 6 foot in height should be put out with
normal rubbish for collection and disposal. Trees larger than this
should be cut up into manageable pieces first. Householders with wheeled
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You can also recycle your tree: Between 27th December
and 9th January, Edinburgh Recycling will be operating recycling points
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I don't want to just throw all my Christmas cards
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Every year there are collection points in Boots and in
the main Post Offices where you can drop off your cards. You can also
drop them into one of the paper banks around the city. Schools may also
appreciate the cards for arts and crafts lessons.
And what about that wrapping paper?
Wrapping paper can be recycled in paper banks, but it
is important to remove any tape. Foiled wrapping paper and extra
wrapping (bows, ribbon etc) should not be deposited in the recycling
banks.
And I've just got a new Yellow Pages.
The new Yellow Pages is due out in December. Don't
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them along to the Civic Amenity Dump.
Want to know more?
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A new edition is due out in January and can be got by
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