No new major planning applications in the Portobello area have been submitted or decided in the last couple of weeks. The following minor applications have been decided: 14/02454/FUL has been withdrawn: attic conversion at 22A Brunstane Road 14/03307/TCO has had no objection raised: remove a semi-mature birch tree at 13 Regent Street 14/02601/FUL has been […]

The People and Communities Fund opened for 2015/2016 applications last Thursday (21 August). The deadline for receipt of completed applications is Friday 31/10/14. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/topics/Built-Environment/regeneration/community/pcf 

New project targets health inequalities among older people A new scheme has been launched to improve diets and reduce health inequalities among older people. The Meal Makers project will encourage people to cook an extra meal which can be given to isolated older people living in their communities. It is aimed at reducing food poverty, […]