Civic space / Planning / Tourism
HAP-HAPPIEST SEASON OF ALL
It’s almost that time of year again.
Don’t know about you, but there’s nothing I love more than busying myself with plans for the big day.
Yes, I’m obviously talking about the start of Edinburgh’s Winter Fun™. For me, this holiest of events captures the real meaning of the season.
It heralds six weeks of untrammelled joy for Auld Reekie. How privileged we are.
COUNCILLORS REFUSE St JAMES SQUARE SPIEGELTENT AND BAR
At the latest Development Management Subcommittee meeting, councillors upheld officers’ recommendations and refused planning permission for an annual spiegeltent and bar in St James Square [see Spurtle, Spurtle, 15 September; Council webcast].
'TIS THE SEASON TO BE E-JOLLY
EDINBURGH'S CHRISTMAS CANCELLED
Live events involving mass gatherings at Edinburgh’s Christmas 2020 have been cancelled due to ‘uncertainty’ surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic.
FRAMING THE WINTER FESTIVALS CONSULTATION
At last week’s meeting of the Policy & Sustainability Committee, councillors unanimously agreed to appoint a ‘service provider’ to deliver a consultation on the future, from 2022 onwards, of Edinburgh’s Winter Festivals (Edinburgh’s Christmas and Edinburgh’s Hogmanay).
This decision followed earlier consultation with the All Party Oversight Group, which will continue to oversee the appointment and consultation processes.
COUNCIL DEFERS SUMMER SESSIONS
DOSH TRUMPS TRANQUILITY
At yesterday’s virtual meeting of the Policy & Sustainability Committee, councillors considered <