City of Edinburgh Council is running consultations on both Open Spaces Strategy and Allotments. Open Spaces Strategy (Deadline 21 Oct 2016) The new draft Strategy will last for 5 years and explains how the City Council protects and cares for existing green spaces. It also sets out where new open space should be provided as the […]

City of Edinburgh Council officers have advised the the operators of the Bouncy Castle in Straiton Place Park have requested permission for the following additional dates:-   1 – 2 October 8 – 9 October 15 – 23 October 29-30 October The layout and terms of operation will be the same as those which applied during […]

Barratt Homes have published details of their masterplan for Baileyfield South, the site of the former Standard Life buildings. A copy of the masterplan is attached below. Feedback is welcome via the form provided. The proposals include: 500 housing units, a mixture of flats, terraced houses, town houses and colonies 25% affordable housing (125 units) […]

  (click to view larger version) Developers EDI have submitted an application for planning permission in principle for 1330 homes, a new school, local centre, roads and associated ancillary works at Brunstane. The proposals incorporate a mix of housing types and sizes, with 25% of the units being affordable; a new primary school; a local centre including […]

The group looking at providing beach wheelchairs for Portobello would like to hear from individuals, families or groups who would like to get on the beach but currently cannot for some reason. Please help by completing a short survey. https://beachwheelchairs.typeform.com/to/Op0rEu If you have any questions, you can contact the group by email: info@portobellobeachwheelchairs.co.uk

Portobello Conservation Area: Your views on the draft character appraisal Overview The revised Portobello Conservation Area Character Appraisal is designed to help manage change in the area.  The character appraisal provides the context within which planning decisions are made and how proposals may affect the area’s special character. The Draft Portobello Conservation Area Character Appraisal was informed […]

Portobello Community Council has objected to the request for demolition of existing listed bingo hall, erection of a residential redevelopment comprising 21 flatted dwellings including associated parking / garaging and garden grounds at 14 Bath Street. The building, dating from 1938, was constructed in the Art Deco style and was formerly the County Cinema and then the […]

To the Chairs of all Community Councils   Dear Chair   AMENDMENT TO CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL’S LICENSING POLICY   As Convener of the Music is Audible Working Group I have been working with Council officials and music sector representatives to develop ideas and proposals that will help to support the live music sector in […]

The owners have submitted a request for demolition of existing listed bingo hall, erection of a residential redevelopment comprising 21 flatted dwellings including associated parking / garaging and garden grounds at 14 Bath Street. The building, dating from 1938, was constructed in the Art Deco style and was formerly the County Cinema and then the George […]

Good Evening   The City of Edinburgh Council is currently undertaking a consultation and review exercise to identify any changes which are considered necessary in terms of late hours catering   We are now inviting views on issues which should be considered for policy development, and as such we would be grateful for your feedback […]