The City of Edinburgh Council is running a consultation on Brunstane Road and Coillesdene Area Traffic Calming Measures. A trial closure of Brunstane Road, along with other measures in the Coillesdenes is proposed. Please see the link below so that you can give your opinion. Please note that the consultation closes on 13th December. consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/brunstane-traffic-calming/ […]

Supported by funding from Scotland’s Towns Partnership, “Shop Here This Year” is a digital campaign led by the City of Edinburgh Council which aims to inspire people to shop local. It will promote local businesses across 11 ‘town centres’ in Edinburgh, including Portobello.   Attached briefing gives more detailed information. Businesses interested in participating can […]

Dear All   I picked up a couple of articles this week about wonderful Art Deco building The White House, Craigmillar and its history: https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/fascinating-story-behind-art-deco-19281839 and https://blog.historicenvironment.scot/2017/07/saving-craigmillars-art-deco-heritage/.  A lovely building at the heart of Craigmillar and so brilliant that it was saved and put to good community use.   In these really tough times, a […]

Dear All   Covid-19 has changed all our lives – immensely, and abruptly. The past few months have been incredibly tough for us all, and some much more than others. There is still huge uncertainty about the future. Please do read the short introduction and complete this short questionnaire at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/budget by Thursday 10 December. […]

Dear All   Last week, I spared you my usual rant about active travel, safer streets and 20 minute neighbourhoods, but this is not the week to hold back.  Portobello Community Council have rightly taken up the cudgels on our community’s behalf:  http://www.portobellocc.org/pccpn/2020/11/03/letter-in-regards-the-fatality-on-portobello-hight-street/   Two days after this latest truly dreadful accident happened, I cycled […]

Please find attached a letter that was sent on behalf of Portobello Community Council to the ward elected officials regarding the fatality that occurred on 2nd November on the junction of Portobello High Street and Harry Lauder Road. May we take this chance to send our condolences to all involved and impacted. 2020-11-03-Portobello-Community-Council-Letter-re-Portobello-High-Street-Fatatlity-November-2020.pdf

A cyclist who died after being involved in a collision with a lorry can be named as Heather Stronach. The incident took place around 2.45pm on Monday, 2 November, on Portobello High Street heading towards Sir Harry Lauder Road, Edinburgh. The 36-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. Enquiries to establish the full circumstances remain […]

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Dear All   Halloween this weekend and Bonfire Night to come, but no big organised events possible this year.  Police Scotland, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Council and partners have been working together to prepare for it and try to make sure we all enjoy it safely.  Click here: https://www.scotland.police.uk/what-s-happening/news/2020/october/operation-crackle-2020/   Now is the […]

Please see below re the introduction of a Bus Lane camera to Duddingston Park. Communication from the Transport team at City of Edinburgh Council. Dear Sir/Madam   As you may know, the Council is introducing five new bus lane enforcement cameras around Edinburgh. One of these locations is on Duddingston Park, monitoring southbound traffic and […]