Dear All
We Councillors hear worries and concerns about the caravans and mobile homes parked, perfectly legally, on the public highway at the foot of Kings Road and the people who might stay there. They are not part of an encampment, but have arrived individually. Some come and go. To try and deal with this issue and understand the possible needs of both permanent and temporary residents, in and around there, regular visits are made by housing officers, environmental wardens and police. If witnesses provide police with any real, solid evidence of antisocial behaviour on the part any identifiable individual, action can be taken. Phone 101. So far, all we have are unsubstantiated general allegations. One of the proposals to deal with those parking there overnight has been to put in parking restrictions. Legally, this would require public consultation at the start and that tortuous process has begun. See here: http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/file/12109/proposed_map_tile
Police Scotland are just finishing off a Scotland-wide consultation on what your priorities are for them, and you have a few more days to respond. Please do have a look here: https://consult.scotland.police.uk/consultation/2019shape The deadline is 18 March.
The Council has put the old laundry building in Pittville Street Lane to the east of Portobello Swim Centre on the market . See here:
http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/12116/pittville_street_lane.pdf
Here is an account of what happens at the mapping project that took place recently at Bellfield: http://www.theglasshouse.org.uk/portobello-connects-mapping-magic-on-the-edinburgh-shoreline/
Are you interested in getting involved with the Craigmillar Tapestry Project? Come along to the April workshops to learn new stitching techniques and have a go at working on the tapestry panels yourself! These are on 4 April,11 April and 25 April between 12.30pm to 2.30pm at the Thistle Foundarion, Queen’s Walk, EH16 4EA. If you just can’t make it along to the workshops, but are still interested, do please get in touch with Katie on 07909257415 or at connectingcraigmillar@gmail.com
Ever thought of drawing up your own family tree? Two drop-in sessions at Portobello Library 14 Rosefield Avenue, EH15 1AU on 18 March and 28 March form 10.30am to 12.30pm to find out how to get started using the Library’s free on-line resources.
At Tribe Porty, there’s a full weekend workshop 27-28 April led by photographer, Alicia Bruce and writer Jean West to give you a taste of photojournalism and find out how to produce your own ‘Portobello Story’ for publication. More and booking here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/workshop-a-taste-of-photojournalism-portobello-stories-tickets-58104931414
Portobello Amnesty International Group’s Annual Book Sale & Coffee Morning is on Saturday 30 March, 10am -12 noon. This old favourite returns to its old home of Bellfield Hall in Bellfield Street, with books, bric-a-brac and home baking for sale. Entry is just £1, including tea, coffee and biscuits and live music.
Grants are available for local groups and organisations to apply for from Edinburgh’s One City Trust. Details here: http://www.onecity.org.uk/main-grant-funding-2019/
Always a pleasure to read, the Spring Edition of Portobello’s own community newspaper, The Portobello Reporter, is dropping through our doors as hard copies, and is also available on line here: http://porty.org.uk/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/rep_spring_19.pdf
Have a good weekend!
Maureen
Councillor Maureen Child
Labour Councillor Portobello/Craigmillar Ward
Office: 0131 529 3268
Mobile: 07718 666 481
Facebook Page: Maureen Child Standing Up for Portobello/Craigmillar
Twitter: @MaureenChild1
Councillor Maureen Child
Labour Councillor Portobello/Craigmillar Ward
Office: 0131 529 3268
Mobile: 07718 666 481
Facebook Page: Maureen Child Standing Up for Portobello/Craigmillar
Twitter: @MaureenChild1
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