FIXMYSTREET IN EH8 9JA
The following problems have been reported on Fix My Street within 2 miles of EH8 9JA:
Overflow bins become street cleaning matters, 10th May
Re-reported as witnessed Thank you for asking Team
On paper policies look good but there seems Witnessed too frequently Overflowing bins etc
Etc etc of support packagesavailable to help businesses, local authorities and the waste management sector make the necessary changes.
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Quote Edinburgh https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk › re... Request or remove bins or recycling boxes – The City of Edinburgh Council If you need bins for a newly built property, you should contact your builder instead of using this form. You no longer have to use your mygovscot myaccount.
Edinburgh https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk › ne... Request new bins or boxes Start new · Resume existing · View completed · Please enter a password. More questions How do I dispose of glass in Edinburgh? Blue boxes and purple lidded communal bins are for recycling glass bottles and jars. Blue boxes can also be used for small electrical items and household batteries. We will also collect textiles as well as glass. https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk › ...PDF Recycling in Edinburgh End quote
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What are the changes to waste legislation in 2023? Food waste will need to be separated from all other types of waste produced at any business. The new legalisation sets out that: All food waste must be separated into a different bin for collection. Food cannot be sent to landfill or incineration; it must be sent for recycling.17 Apr 2023 https://www.freeths.co.uk › mandat... Mandatory separate food waste segregation for all businesses in 2023 End quote
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Quote Are macerators legal in UK? Macerators and Liquidizing Digesters Banned
It has been illegal in Scotland since 2014, Wales since 2016 and Northern Ireland since 2017. Finally, in 2023, England will follow suit. All food waste will have to be presented separately for collection. https://www.foodwastedryer.co.uk › ... Environment Act 2021 - New food Waste Rules End quote
Quote What is the zero waste policy in Scotland? The regulations require all businesses and organisations to separate key materials – plastic, glass, metals, paper and card – for recycling, while most food businesses are also required to separate food waste for collection. https://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk › ... Policy & Regulations | Zero Waste Scotland End quote
Quote What are the new waste regulations in Scotland? A ban on any metal, plastic, glass, paper, card and food collected separately for recycling from going to incineration or landfill from 1 January 2014. All new incinerators must ensure that metals and dense plastics have been removed from residual municipal waste prior to incineration. https://www.sepa.org.uk › zero-waste Zero Waste | Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) End quote No copyright intended Government make legislation Parliament hold Government to account Delegate to local authority Who contract out Not for profit organisations and waste Recheck needed what's working what's not and why
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Dewar Place, West End, City of Edinburgh
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Wobbly manhole cover in east bound roadway, 4th May
Wobbly noisy manhole cover (as are so many manhole covers in Edinburgh) Just listen when a bus goes over it! Potentially dangerous to cyclists
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Princes Street, Old Town, City of Edinburgh
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Red man doesn’t work on pedestrian crossing, 3rd May
Red man doesn’t work on pedestrian crossing. Crossing from shop side to flats side.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 207, Dalkeith Road, Prestonfield, City of Edinburgh
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Loss of white lines, 30th April
The white lines to show lanes are faded on lothian road and west approach road, it's dangerous.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Lothian Road, Tollcross, City of Edinburgh
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Big hole developing on the link between North Meadows and Chalmers St, 30th April
Previous telecommunications work clearly did not repair this correctly
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): North Meadow Walk, Tollcross, City of Edinburgh
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Bins not been emptied, 30th April
Weekly issue bins overflowing seagulls around bins
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Sunnybank Place, Meadowbank, City of Edinburgh
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20cm plus deep sinkhole in Meadows cyclepath, 29th April
Sinkhole broken through to cavity beneath, 20cm plus deep. In cyclepath/footpath in The Meadows just at Chalmers St entrance https://w3w.co/jets.intervals.clean
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Coronation Walk, Tollcross, City of Edinburgh
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Junk left by bins, 29th April
Junk left by bins - timber flat pack etc
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 17, Broughton Place, Broughton, City of Edinburgh
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Not protected from flyposters - graffiti, 29th April
Team Does it really matter what people witness Report And re-report Or is it escalated resolved Or escalated unresolved Over the decades
Question - why is this BT box not protected from vandalism Flyposters Graffiti
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 1, Buccleuch Place, Southside, City of Edinburgh
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Unresolved- Buccleuh Place - grafitti tagging, 29th April
Team Give them opportunity to put it right pre spso post spso decade = unresolved at this stage Witnessed
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): North Meadow Walk, Southside, City of Edinburgh
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Educational littering, 27th April
Team 27/04/2024 No copyright intended "27/04/2024 there is bin but there's still littering gutter area and wall"
Quote Make sure you have taken all other courses of action to raise your issue, or to get your problem solved. For example, contact the relevant central Government department, and relevant officers at your local councils. End quote
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 150, Fountainbridge, Fountainbridge, City of Edinburgh
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Green box -, 27th April
Team Can it be zero waste - zero graffiti Watch "27/04/2024 thank you for asking It's here Witnessed" on YouTube https://youtu.be/DN4b-fmOQDM?si=wTA36Rd8w2bXrOCE
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 116, Fountainbridge, Fountainbridge, City of Edinburgh
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Large amount of loose paving slabs, 26th April
On the walkway by the Pure Gym and continuing over the footbridge over W. Approach Road there are a large amount of loose and severely wobbly paving slabs which present an unexpected trip hazard.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Tollcross, City of Edinburgh
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2 large potholes, 25th April
THe potholes are sizeable on the road, each about 10 inches long and at least one to two inches deep, and can be invisible when it is raining. I am sure they have been there for a few weeks if not longer
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 63, Abbeyhill, Abbeyhill, City of Edinburgh
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Large tree root breaking tarmac, 24th April
Large tree roots causing approx 15cm wide and 5cm high raising of tarmac and pooling of water after rain.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): The Innocent Railway, Prestonfield, City of Edinburgh
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Paving slab dislodged, 24th April
Lifted paving slab. Trip hazard.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Princes Street, Old Town, City of Edinburgh
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Road surface destroyed, 22nd April
Outside no49. Tarmac Road surface completely destroyed down to the cobbles underneath. Dangerous for all road users. Please do not dump year in it like last time, it starts falling apart within weeks.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 63, Spottiswoode Street, Marchmont, City of Edinburgh
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Road disintegrated, 22nd April
Road disintegrated outside no49. Dangerous for cycling.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 60, Spottiswoode Street, Marchmont, City of Edinburgh
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Potholes on Spottiswoode Street, 22nd April
Failed reinstatement and multiple failed repairs, deep pothole developed over last few months. Please don't just dump a splodge of tar in it, it only lasts weeks!
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 39, Spottiswoode Street, Marchmont, City of Edinburgh
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Cobbles disintegrating, 22nd April
Large gaps developed between cobbles and tarmac fallen apart. Key route to school, dangerous for cycling.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Warrender Park Road, Marchmont, City of Edinburgh
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Pot holes. Anti social behaviour. Abandoned cars. Bins overflowing.
Few neighbourhoods aren't blighted with these types of problems that frustrate the local community. They're becoming increasingly common. Luckily, there's a website called 'FixMyStreet', which allows residents to complain to the local council about local issues in the neighbourhood.
We've got hold of the data from FixMyStreet, to show problems and issues reported within a couple of miles radius of EH8 9JA.
Useful Resources
- Gov.uk
Report a noise nuisance to your local council, including loud music, noisy pubs, rowdy parties or barking dogs. - Citizens Advice
Information from Citizens Advice about complaining about your neighbour. - HomeOwners Alliance
Guidance for homeowners how to deal with noisy neighbours who are making your life a misery. - FixMyStreet
Report, view or discuss local problems such as graffiti, fly-tipping, broken paving slabs or street lighting.
