• Portobello Community Council
  • c/o 14 Rosefield Avenue
  • Portobello
  • EH15 1AU
 

New civic notice with plan

Posted on: October 3rd, 2014

Please see attached Civic New Licence Notice with plan for information.   Regards   Please note: the mailbox for civic responses is: civic.responses@edinburgh.gov.uk   Ruth   Ruth Young | Legal Support Officer | The City of Edinburgh Council | Services for Communities |  Licensing | City Chambers | 249 High Street | EH1 1YJ | Tel: 0131 529 4208 | Fax: 0131 […]

PCC response to Second Proposed Local Plan regarding Brunstane

Posted on: October 2nd, 2014

Portobello Community Council objects to the release of Greenbelt at Brunstane for housing.  Having consulted with the community we have ascertained a range of views and whilst there is some support for the proposals, there appears to be a significantly greater body of opinion opposed. The attached document “PCC ELDP2 Consultation Summary” summarises the consultation […]

Summary of Planning Applications and Decisions for week commencing 30 September 2014

Posted on: October 2nd, 2014

No new major planning applications in the Portobello area have been submitted or decided in the last week. The following minor applications have been decided: 14/03189/FUL has been granted: Redevelop existing house site with new 2 storey detached dwelling, at 2A Joppa Terrace 14/03034/FUL has been withdrawn: Part change of use from office to residential, […]

Councillor Maureen Child Update 1/10/2014

Posted on: October 1st, 2014

Dear All   Please find my report to last Monday’s Portobello Community Council attached.  I am hoping to get a chance to prepare another one for Craigmillar Community Council.    The consultation information for the new St John’s RC Primary School is now live on the Council’s website and can be downloaded at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/stjohnsprimaryconsultation Hard […]

Have You Say on the Council’s Tenant Participation Strategy

Posted on: October 1st, 2014

  Through conversations with tenants and other stakeholders, the City of Edinburgh Council is updating its Tenant Participation Strategy. The consultation targets City of Edinburgh Council tenants but the views of other stakeholders are very welcome too.   You can have your say on the Tenant Participation Strategy in a range of different ways – […]

Free Stress Control Classes

Posted on: September 30th, 2014

Do you recognise these signs in yourself or someone close to you? • Worry • Tiredness • Poor sleep • Feeling worthless • Panic attacks • Feeling on edge • Being tearful • Feeling irritable Then come to a series of six free classes  to listen and learn more. All classes are delivered by NHS […]

Community Renewal Coffee Morning, Friday, 3 October

Posted on: September 29th, 2014

You are invited to join our coffee morning on Friday 3rd October 2014. You do not need to be registered, just pop in and see us. There will be a free tea or coffee and our job advisors will be available to give information about our services and 100’s of job opportunities at Fort Kinnaird Retail Park.   Archie Lowe Project […]

Waste Action Grant Funding Deadline Looms

Posted on: September 29th, 2014

Communities across Edinburgh are being urged to submit their applications to the City of Edinburgh Council for a Waste Action Grant as the deadline fast approaches. Both small and large grants are available to fund eco-friendly projects that will encourage more people in the Capital to reduce, reuse and recycle. Environmentally conscious householders, community groups, […]

Try Tai Chi for Free

Posted on: September 26th, 2014

Tai Chi is a slow and gentle form of exercise with lots of health benefits. Why not take 10 minutes out of your day to try it out? The first class starts on the 9th October (see poster for more details) Tai-Chi-for-free.pdf Tai-Chi-for-free.pdf

Consultation on Proposals for the location of St John’s RC Primary School

Posted on: September 26th, 2014

  The Council are consulting on three possible options for the future location of St John’s RC Primary School. The consultation period runs for eight weeks, from today, Friday 26 September until Friday 14 November 2014.    The three proposed options are listed below.   ·        Option 1 – Refurbishment and partial new build on […]