NOTICE OF MEETING: The 367th meeting of Portobello Community Council will be held on Monday 29 th April 2019 at 7:30 pm in Portobello Baptist Church, 189 Portobello High Street. Any additional items not already included on the agenda should be notified to the Secretary in advance if possible.  NOTE: The PCC will hold a […]

Dear All Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home, in partnership with the Edinburgh Shoreline Project, is installing an 80-foot mural along their sea-facing wall. A group of volunteers helped cover up the graffiti around the mural in preparation for installation at the end of April. This mural was inspired by information gathered at their community engagement […]

Dear All   Portobello 9-hole Golf Course is great for golfers of all ages, gender and abilities or for those simply can’t find enough time in busy lives to play 18 holes. The golf season is here again and Portobello Golf Club are looking for new members.  Annual Membership is £30 for the year (excluding green […]

    Edinburgh Palette, a self-funded Scottish Charity based in St Margaret’s House, London Road, has submitted plans for multi-use development comprising creation of studios and workspaces at 19 Stanley Street, Portobello. The plans include converted site accommodation units, internal alterations and extension to existing warehouse for use as an assembly space, and construction of […]

Dear All   In Portobello’s Community Orchard, just opposite the entrance to Brunstane Station, Spring has sprung and things will start to grow fast now, including the ‘weeds’. Their next meet-up at the orchard is tomorrow, Saturday 30 March, from 10 am to 2 pm to finish off the winter pruning. Do come along if […]

  Dear All   Portobello Timebank is up for more spring cleaning on Saturday 23 March, 1:30pm – 4pm. Join us for another great afternoon taking care of litter in Magdalene Glen. The weather promises to be good and there is plenty of work for all ages and abilities. Bring wellies/waders if you fancy tackling […]

  NOTICE OF MEETING: The 366 th meeting of Portobello Community Council will be held on Monday 25 th March 2019 at 7:30 pm in Portobello Baptist Church, 189 Portobello High Street. Any additional items not already included on the agenda should be notified to the Secretary in advance if possible. March 2019 Agenda February […]

Date 15 March 2019 Your Ref Our Ref TRO/18/38/HR Dear Sir / Madam KING’S PLACE – EDINBURGH PROPOSED INTRODUCTION OF 24HR WAITING RESTRICTIONS & LIMITED WAITING BAYS   I refer to our previous letter of 9 May 2018 regarding the above. In accordance with the terms of the Local Authorities’ Traffic Orders (Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations […]

  City of Edinburgh Council has put the former laundry at 8 Pittville Street Lane up for sale. The blurb says: “An excellent redevelopment opportunity with potential for alternative uses such as residential or retail subject to planning permission and compliance with the relevant polices of the Local Development Plan “The subject is 193.2sq m […]

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 […]