South Edinburgh
Local Office: 0131
529 5151 Report
crime and anti social behaviour in confidence to
staff.The Community Safety Team at the local office
will be able to give advice and investigate complaints
of anti-social behaviour.
Opening hours are as follows:
Monday, Wednesday & Thursdays 8:30am - 5:00pm
Tuesday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Friday 8:30pm - 3:40pm
Community
Safety Noise Team:0131
311 3131 Report noise
related antisocial behaviour. If you're
suffering from antisocial noise you
canreport it to the Council's Community
Safety Noise Team. This team aims to
be on site within 60 minutes, although
at busy times may take longer. Officers
are on duty every day from 5:15pm to
04:00am. Offenders can be given a £100
fixed penalty notice. Refusal to pay
may result in prosecution and a £1000
fine. Noise occuring between 04:00am
and 08:00am should be reported to the
Police.
Anti-Social Behaviour Hotline - 0131 529 7050 Report antisocial
behaviour. If you are affected by ongoing antisocial
behaviour, or need help and advice, you can conduct
the Council's 24hour AntiSocial Behaviour Helpline.
Mediation - 0131 557 2101 Mediation is a way handling disputes.
Mediation is a flexible process which can take place
face to face or by a series of private meetings. Working
with an impartial independent mediator, the parties
in dispute, rather than the mediator decide the terms
of any settlement.
South Community
Safety Concierge Team - 0131 666 1250 Community Safety
Concierge deal with problems such as graffiti, litter
and abandoned cars. They are involved in the everyday
issues that affect your quality of life and frequently
act as the first point of contact for many local residents
Lothian & Borders
Police - 0131 311 3131 or 999 www.lbp.police.uk Report crime
and vandalism to the Police. If you
wish you may remain anonymous or alternatively
you can arrange to meet with an officer
at the local police station or the
South local office. In an emergency
always dial 999. An emergency means
someone is in immediate danger or a
crime is taking place right now. email:
enquiries@lbp.pnn.police.uk
Two Local Based
Police Teams - 0131 666 2222
Youth Action Teams (YAT) Based in the Council's South
local office, YAT officers tackle youth related antisocial
behaviour through preventative, educational and diversionary
measures.
SaferCommunities
Unit (SCU) Based
in the Council's South local office,
the SCU works in partnership with the
Council, local communities and other
agencies to address anti-social behaviour
in a more joined-up way. They develop
close links with the communities.
CRIMESTOPPERS - 0800 555 111 Report crime and
vandalism.This freephone number is for people who have
information they want to share but feel at risk of
retribution. You will not be asked for your name, your
call will not be traced and if you wish you may remain
anonymous.
Victim
Support - 0131 668 2556 www.victimsupportsco.org.uk Victim Support
is the lead voluntary organisation in Scotland helping
people affected by crime. It provides emotional support,
practical help and essential information to victims,
witnesses and others affected by crime. This service
is free and confidential.
Community
Liasion Officer - 0131 557 2307 extension 50 To report defects
to roads, pavements or lighting and any concerns about
the standard of your environment, contact Lorna McFadden,
your local community liasion officer.
CCTV - 0131 469 3910 The Central Monitoring
Facility monitors CCTV cameras across the city. The
public contact number can be called 24hours a day.
Housing
Letwise The City of Edinburgh
Council
Chesser House
500 Gorgie House
Edinburgh
EH11 3YJ
0131 529 7454 Letwise@edinburgh.gov.uk
Shelter www.shelter.org.uk/adviceonline
Housing Advice Helpline: 0808 800 4444
Shelter Housing Aid Centre, Edinburgh: 0844 515 2400
Citizens Advice
Bureau 58 Dundas Street
Edinburgh EH3 6QZ
0131558 3681
Landlord Registration All private landlords
are required by law to register with their local authority.
Check if your landlord is registered at www.landlordregistrationscotland.gov.ukor
call 0131 469 5293
Local
Councillors
Liberton/Gilmerton Councillor Bill
Cook
Party: Labour Group
Telephone: 0131 529 3292
Email bill.cook@edinburgh.gov.uk
Councillor Norma Hart
Party: Labour Group
Telephone: 0131 529 3606
Email norma.hart@edinburgh.gov.uk
Councillor Conor Snowden
Party: Liberal Democrat Group
Telephone: 0131 529 4956
Email conor.snowden@edinburgh.gov.uk
Councillor Tom Buchanan
Party: Scottish National Party Group
Telephone: 0131 529 3264
Email tom.buchanan@edinburgh.gov.uk
Local
Councillors
Meadows/Morningside Councillor Paul Godzik
Party: Labour Group
Telephone: 0131 529 3273
Email paul.godzik@edinburgh.gov.uk
Councillor Alison Johnstone
Party: Scottish Green Group
Telephone: 0131 529 3291
Email alison.johnstone@edinburgh.gov.uk
Councillor Marilyne MacLaren
Party: Liberal Democrat Group
Telephone: 0131 529 3174
Email marilyne.maclaren@edinburgh.gov.uk
Councillor Mark McInnes
Party: Conservative Group
Telephone: 0131 529 4958
Email mark.mcinnes@edinburgh.gov.uk
Adult patients aged 16 years
and over
Chalmers Dental Centre
3 Chalmers Street
Edinburgh
Monday - Thursday, 9am - 4.45pm and on Friday, 9am
to 4.15pm
Child patients aged under 16 yearsChildren's Department
Edinburgh Dental Institute
Level 3, Lauriston Building
Lauriston Place
EdinburghMonday to Friday 9.00-11am and 2-3.00pm
NHS
24: 08454 24 24 24 NHS 24 provides a confidential
telephone health advice and information service for
people in Scotland. Working in partnership with local
NHS Boards out-of-hours services, NHS 24 provides patients
with health advice and help when GP practices are closed.
Minor
Injury Clinic:0131 537 1330
Western General
Hospital Crewe Road
South Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
The Minor Injuries
Unit at the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh is
open seven days a week from 8.00am to 9.00pm. No
appointment is necessary. It is staffed by specialist
practitioners and offers the following services:
Treatment for
a wide range of injuries, such as cuts, burns, sprains,
and simple fractures for patients aged over one year
Advice and health promotion is offered to all patients
who attend
Where appropriate / indicated: X-rays of limb injuries
for patients aged 12 years and over, physiotherapy
referrals, tetanus vaccination and simple analgesia
Sexual Health & Family Planning Services
18 Dean Terrace
Edinburgh EH4 1NL
The Central clinic opening times are:
Monday 8.30a.m. – 7.30 p.m.
Tuesday – Thursday 9.30a.m. to 7.30 p.m.
Friday 9a.m – 3.30 p.m.
Saturday 9.30 – 12 noon (drop in clinics for under
25s)
Appointments are made for both the
central or peripheral clinics by telephoning 0131 332
7941 or 0131 343 6243. Some of the clinics operate
a drop in service whilst other clinics operate an appointments
system. Our phone lines are very busy. If you call
is not urgent you may find it easier to get through
in the evening Monday to Thursday.
If you need advice about a sexual
health problem please use our help line 0131 315 3268.
This open every morning between 9am and 12 midday.
Blood Donation
Edinburgh Blood Donor Centre
41 Lauriston Place
Edinburgh
EH3 9HB
Opening times:
Mon and Fri: 10am-4pm
Tues, Wed and Thurs: 12pm-7.30pm
Sat: 10am-1pm
Transport
and Streets
Street Lighting: 0800
232323 To report a
street lighting fault, contact Clarence
with:
the street light column number
where the light is (the area or
street)
what the problem is
Clarence
249 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1
1YJ
Email: clarence@edinburgh.gov.uk
