Water of Leith Flooding - Stockbridge
Following the serious flooding at the end of last year, Hal is working to improve the management and information around the Water of Leith Flood Defences.
Inverleith
Hal Osler was first elected as councillor for Inverleith in 2017.
Hal's priorities for Inverleith are:
Following the serious flooding at the end of last year, Hal is working to improve the management and information around the Water of Leith Flood Defences.
After the crossing has been hit yet again, Hal is working to get the junction reconsidered from a pedestrian point of view.
The Council has set its budget for the coming year, with Lib Dem proposals securing investment on a number of key priorities, including road repairs and flooding.
After it was damaged at the end of last year, there is now a plan to repair the Blue Bridge.
Scottish Power are looking to replace some major cables starting from May 2023.
In February and March this year, eight new on-street Car Club Electric Vehicle charging points will be installed within the Inverleith Ward.
Edinburgh has experienced significant rain once again, which this time saw the Water of Leith rise to its highest level for years.
Concerns about the state and the safety of Queensferry Road are continuing to rise.
A new lease agreed at Ferranti Bowling Club will provide access to public toilets.
The Council has decided that the Travelling Safely (Spaces for People) measures should be extended for another 18 months.
There have been a number of requests over the years to improve the steps at Maidencraigs. They provide a vital active travel link for residents to access Craigleith Retail Park, amongst other places.
Flooding continues to be an issue across the Ward and the wider city, with more areas experiencing problems.