CEC are conducting a consultation on busking which closes on 31st August. If you would like to add your voice to the consultation please go to https://consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/amplification-of-sound-in-public-spaces/ If you would prefer a paper copy of the questionnaire please call CEC on 0131 469 3847

The City of Edinburgh Council is holding a drop in event about 20 Minute Neighbourhoods at Portobello Library on Wednesday 29th March from 1pm to 7pm. For further details and to comment online if you cannot attend the drop in please see https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/cycling-walking-projects-1/20-minute-neighbourhood-projects/2

The City of Edinburgh Council are seeking your views on the streets, public spaces and local facilities that exist in Portobello town centre and the local area. Do they look and function as well as you would like? This project is part of the City of Edinburgh Council’s 20-minute neighbourhood strategy which is looking to […]

Further to the recent implementation of an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order in the Brunstane Road and Coillesdene area, the City of Edinburgh Council has made a new public consultation live today to gather views on the trial scheme. It will close on 1 November 2022. Link: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/coillesdene

Last opportunity to complete Porty Community Energy‘s survey on travel: Residents Businesses Closes 1 October 2021.

Portobello Sands have submitted a planning application for the gap site at the corner of Pipe Lane and Portobello Promenade. The site has existing approval, but was never completed as part of the adjacent development. The proposal is for 10 flats over 5 floors. It can be viewed, and representations made, on the City of […]

The City of Edinburgh Council is looking to work with the community and business owners to explore improvements to the Pipe Lane toilets and surrounding area of the Promenade. The council’s “Community Wealth Building” process could include a commercial tender with a view to the successful bidders providing enhanced toilet provision and other facilities, including […]

City of Edinburgh Council are currently running a consultation on the retention of ‘Spaces for People’ measures, which have been put in place during the covid pandemic. The measures were put in place to: help parents/carers and children to physically distance near schools help people to physically distance while using high streets, some city centre […]

City of Edinburgh Council is considering two expressions of interest in Portobello Town Hall, one from a community group (Portobello Central) and another from a ballet school (Peter Schaufuss). Both groups have submitted outline proposals and these will be considered by the city council’s Finance & Resources Committee. Portobello Community Council would like your initial […]