Dear All I was so happy to see someone else writing about Portobello and Craigmillar working together to improve opportunities for young people and raise their confidence and attainment. Jackie Brock writing in Third Force News, celebrates the strengths and challenges for education locally and what we are achieving by working together in partnership. […]
Tribe Porty is a community coworking and creative events hub. View this email in your browser Autumn is official here and the feelings of letting go and making room for new is in the air. We had a great October welcoming some new initiatives and teachers. We hosted a free Yoga taster, ate cake and […]
Dear All The fabulous Save Bellfield Campaign has been successful and reached the next stage of their bid to buy the church and halls – as widely reported and celebrated. More about our success in making the front page of the Evening News here: http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/our-region/edinburgh/portobello/community-buy-out-of-porty-church-is-given-the-go-ahead-in-landmark-decision-1-4267603 A first for Scotland! But the hard work is […]
This consultation aims to engage all stakeholders involved with and affected by large events in Edinburgh’s parks. Local residents and community groups, event organisers, attendees, external services such as police, fire and ambulance plus internal services such as the events team, public safety and neighbourhood teams. The results will be reported to the Transport & […]
An application for an on and off-sale licence has been for a café/bistro at 25-25a Promenade. Enquiries can be addressed to Christopher McKee at christopher.mckee@edinburgh.gov.uk November-New-Provisional-Portobello.docx
Good Afternoon To support the Scottish Government gather views from local community groups on their draft Human Trafficking and Exploitation Strategy they have contacted us with a request for assistance in spreading the work about the community events organised. Specifically they have asked up to share the link below with our stakeholders […]
No applications have been decided. The following applications have been submitted: 16/04830/FUL: Internal structural alterations, demolition of existing conservatory and formation of new extension to include new kitchen area, snug, home office, bedroom and utility area, all within footprint of existing conservatory and garden ground. at 66 Seaview Crescent 16/04900/FUL & 16/04901/LBC: Single storey flat […]
Dear All The 8th Portobello Book Festival was a great success once more, thanks to everyone involved in making it happen! Photos here by local photographer John Davey: https://portobellobookfestival.wordpress.com/2016/10/11/portobello-book-festival-2016-photos/ Blog here: https://portobellobookfestival.wordpress.com/2016/10/09/saturday-portybookfest-some-photos/ More here about Portobello Book Festival fun at the local schools : https://portobellobookfestival.wordpress.com/2016/10/07/portobello-book-festival-kicks-off-with-events-at-duddingston-brunstane-and-towerbank-primaries/ Inspiring! Brunstane Primary School’s Open Day for […]
SESplan Proposed Strategic Development Plan Publication – 13 October to 24 November 2016 SESplan, the Strategic Development Planning Authority for the Edinburgh and south east Scotland region has published the Proposed Strategic Development Plan. This is a key step in replacing the current Strategic Development Plan of 2013 and is the final opportunity for comments […]
Following applications have been decided: 16/03838/FUL & 16/03837/LBC have been approved: Alterations to frontage including replacement windows and doors – and painting frontage, at 25 – 25A Promenade 16/03770/LBC has been granted: Form new opening to kitchen for the installation of single leaf door and side panels, and the erection of a grey external / […]
