The Scottish Youth Parliament has published a research report exploring the challenging financial circumstances facing Scotland’s young carers, as well as the impact of caring responsibilities on their opportunities in education, social development, and emotional well being. http://www.syp.org.uk/blog/2014/08/28/research-finds-scotlands-young-carers-are-continually-facing-financial-hardship/  

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: 14/03039/FUL is a permitted development: new dormer & velux windows at 108 Seaview Terrace 14/02803/LBC, 14/02804/FUL has been granted: replace garden wall at 17 Promenade 14/02593/ADV has been granted: erect […]

The agenda for the next meeting of PCC’s Consultation and Engagment Committee, meeting at Portobello Library 4th September 2014. Agenda-C-E-4-sep.pdf