The following application, listed in the planning list this week, may be of interest: · 16/05756/FUL: Change of Use from shop unit (Class 1) into restaurant (Class 3) external alterations. at 46 Portobello High Street And the following decision: · 16/05449/PPP has been refused: Clear an area of approximately 405 square metres […]
Wassail: 28 January, 2-4 pm The community orchard team wishes you all the best for a happy and fruitful New Year. We will be holding our Wassailing event at the Donkeyfield community orchard on Saturday 28 January from 2-4 pm. There will be the customary singing and dancing to encourage a bountiful fruit […]
Happy New Year, looking forward to 2017! On the 7th of January the Community Right to Buy legislation was enacted by Action Porty On the 7th of January Action Porty wrote to the Scottish Government to state our willingness to undertake Community Right to Buy under the terms of the legislation. This means that: * We have 8 months […]
Happy New Year to you all from Tribe Porty! It is not too late yet to sign up for our Family Festival on the 28th January 2017, 10:00-12:00 at Tribe Porty! We have a great selection of local organisation and groups signed up already – aimed at babies, toddlers and supporting young families in and around Portobello: Daisy Babies […]
Dear All, This will be my last update for 2016, as you and I just might have other things to do over the next couple of weeks! I do hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year with family and friends. I do realise for many of us this is not an […]
Changeworks has partnered with the University of Edinburgh to deliver IDEAL, a cutting edge research project exploring how smart technology can help save energy in the home. They are looking for Edinburgh households (EH1-17) with gas combi boiler heating to participate. The benefits include: Gaining insight into your home energy use Receiving a free android […]
Dear All, I must draw you attention to another excellent podcast recorded by David Calder who has a fantastic and informative site at Portobello Online. David spoke to our local community cops, PCs Matt MacPherson and David Love about a variety of issues. These podcasts are something Portobello Online be looking to expand upon […]
Scottish Gas Networks will be starting work in Milton Road East and the Promenade from Monday, 9 January for up to 15 weeks. The work involves the replacement of old, metal gas mains with new plastic pipe to ensure a continued safe and reliable gas supply. Milton Road East will be closed to eastbound traffic […]
Letter from Paul Lawrence, Executive Director of Place
December Updates Save Bellfield Update 120 people recently attended a Public Meeting which we organised to enable local people hear how our plans are progressing, and particularly to hear the thoughts and conclusions from our consultancy team. There were good questions asked and useful comments made – and these have been reflected within […]
