BANZAI

Bruntsfield Area Net Zero Action Initiative

Our Neighbourhood in 2040

Welcome to the home of Our Neighbourhood in 2040, a way to make your voice heard and influence the future of your area.

Map showing area of South Central Edinburgh outlined in orange.

Fill out our survey here:

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Thank you!

We hugely appreciate your opinions and would love you to join us for an in-person chat at our upcoming People’s Assemblies on the last Saturday of the month in January, February and March.

  • 13:00 free lunch, 14:00 – 16:00 discussion
  • Saturday 31st January     – Discover and Explore (1)
  • Saturday 28th February   – Discover and Explore (2)
  • Saturday 28th March        – Refine and Validate

at St Oswald’s Centre / The Pianodrome Bruntsfield Community Hub, 41 Montpelier Park EH10 4NB.

NOTE:  You can read more about the Local Place Plan project HERE and email us – if you’d like to get involved – at lpp@banzaiedinburgh.org.uk. 

Have your say on the future of your area, influence the Edinburgh City Plan 2040, take part in collective action!

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What will the project do?

Our 6-month public engagement programme (Sept 2025 – March 2026) is using People’s Assemblies – a participatory model of democracy where all voices are heard:

  • Forming a working group with local stakeholders
  • Running online surveys and local publicity campaigns
  • 3 community assemblies to gather input, develop ideas, and validate proposals
  • Producing a community-led report feeding into a Local Place Plan in time for the city’s summer 2026 deadline.

Our focus is South Central Edinburgh – including Bruntsfield, Merchiston, Marchmont & Sciennes. These areas share a similar heritage of pre-1919 tenement and terraced housing, busy local high streets, and strong community identities. The plan’s geographic reach will evolve as we consult with local people.

What outcomes will we achieve?

  • A strong, community-informed vision for a greener, fairer, more resilient local area
  • New collaborations across neighbourhoods and sectors
  • A clear, accessible planning document shaped by local voices
  • A replicable model for other Edinburgh communities
  • Better engagement with CEC Net Zero 2030 and Local Heat & Energy Efficiency Strategy targets.

We believe change starts on our doorstep.  This project empowers residents to shape decisions affecting where we live – building a connected, prepared and hopeful Edinburgh.