Thank you so much to everyone who has filled out our survey, come along to our assemblies and shared their thoughts.

For an update on the project, see our most recent blog post here.

Our survey is now closed.

Previous People’s Assemblies happened 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) used 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.