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 […]

City of Edinburgh Council officers requested feedback on a proposal for the inflatable play area to return to Straiton Place Park on the following dates:- 21-23 May 30 June – 17 August 20 – 21 August 27 – 28 August 3 – 4 September 10-11 September 17 – 26 September   The applicant will be asked […]

Portobello Community Council asked people to name a favourite building, street or place in Portobello and say why they liked it. The consultation, part of the Portobello Conservation Area Character Appraisal,  was in the format of a Prize Draw. Five prize-winners were selected at random from all responses received at the PCC meeting on Monday, 28th […]

  The Edinburgh Licensing Board has agreed to carry out a consultation on the terms of its current policy on amplified music in licensed premises, having received a recommendation from the Edinburgh Licensing Forum.   The Board agreed to consult with community councils on this matter, and responses are invited to the consultation.  Details are […]

Following the closure of the Joppa Road toilets at the East end of Portobello Prom in August 2015, a small group of residents have been seeking to assess the viability of reopening the toilets during the summer months. The service would be funded by donations and run by volunteers. To get started, the project would […]

The Bouncy Castle in Straiton Place Park was granted permission by the Council to operate from 23 March to 30 April 2016.  The operator is now looking to trade on a month to month rolling lease basis. The Parks Department has asked the Community Council for any comments on the proposal so we’re keen to hear […]

Community engagement by Portobello Community Council has been rated as excellent by the Scottish Community Development Centre, “representing an outstanding standard of performance and exemplifying excellent practice”. Following a detailed analysis of community engagement activities, the SCDC found that Portobello Community Council was “performing to a standard which is the model of its type” and […]

City of Edinburgh Council in partnership with Portobello Community Council, Craigmillar Community Council and East Lothian Council are holding two public events to get your views on how well your area works as a place to live. This will be in the form of a placemaking exercise, using a tool called the Place Standard.   What is placemaking? […]

The proposed New Brunstane masterplan exhibition will be available to view at Portobello Library, from 10th to 13th March, and thereafter at the White House, Craigmillar, from 16th to 21st March. Feedback forms will be available at these locations for any comments on the proposal. In addition to this the exhibition materials will be available […]