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

Please fill out our survey HERE. 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.

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. 

Get involved:

You can read more about the Local Place Plan project HERE. 

And if you’d like to get involved, email us at: lpp@banzaiedinburgh.org.uk.