City of Edinburgh Council is proposing to cut a third of the grant to the Water of Leith Conservation Trust. This proposed cut, of £8,500, is 0.01% of the City Council's budget next year but vital to the Trust. If the City Council had to replace the work done by the Trust it would cost much more than the grant given. So if the City Council is serious about efficient delivery of services we call on it to support the Trust
Seeing this level of support for the river reminds me why I spend my weekends clearing debris from the banks. These trails were a sanctuary when I needed them most and your response proves that our community recognizes just how vital this work remains for all of us.
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Dave Reynolds
16 years ago
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Ridiculous decision. These people do all the hard work keeping the river clean while the council just sits on their hands.
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Gordon Achebe
16 years ago
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8500 pounds is nothing to the council but everything to the river. STOP CUTTING THE BUDGET!!!!
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Sarah Quinn
16 years ago
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The Water of Leith is the best part of the city. Keep the funding, it barely costs anything compared to the mess we will be left with otherwise.
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Liam Malhotra
16 years ago
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total madness. they do a better job than the guys in high vis jackets half the time.
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Claire Chen
16 years ago
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my kids love seeing the swans and ducks there. dont take away the only nice nature spot we have left in the middle of town
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Fiona Nash
16 years ago
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Please dont do this. I walk the path every single day with my dog and its kept so nice by the trust. You would destroy that.
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City of Edinburgh Council is proposing to cut a third of the grant to the Water of Leith Conservation Trust. This proposed cut, of £8,500, is 0.01% of the City Council's budget next year but vital to the Trust. If the City Council had to replace the work done by the Trust it would cost much more than the grant given. So if the City Council is serious about efficient delivery of services we call on it to support the Trust
Seeing this level of support for the river reminds me why I spend my weekends clearing debris from the banks. These trails were a sanctuary when I needed them most and your response proves that our community recognizes just how vital this work remains for all of us.
6 Comments
D
Dave Reynolds
16 years ago
Featured
Ridiculous decision. These people do all the hard work keeping the river clean while the council just sits on their hands.
G
Gordon Achebe
16 years ago
Featured
8500 pounds is nothing to the council but everything to the river. STOP CUTTING THE BUDGET!!!!
S
Sarah Quinn
16 years ago
Featured
The Water of Leith is the best part of the city. Keep the funding, it barely costs anything compared to the mess we will be left with otherwise.
L
Liam Malhotra
16 years ago
Featured
total madness. they do a better job than the guys in high vis jackets half the time.
C
Claire Chen
16 years ago
Featured
my kids love seeing the swans and ducks there. dont take away the only nice nature spot we have left in the middle of town
F
Fiona Nash
16 years ago
Featured
Please dont do this. I walk the path every single day with my dog and its kept so nice by the trust. You would destroy that.
Ridiculous decision. These people do all the hard work keeping the river clean while the council just sits on their hands.