Following consultation with the community, we have submitted the following representation: Portobello Community Council wishes to comment on the above application concerning the site 30 metres north of 18 Pipe Lane, Portobello. We ran a consultation to gather the views of the community, attracting 58 responses. Overall respondents were split on the proposal, with […]
read moreProposed measures on Seafield Road East, at junction of Fillyside and Porty Prom: Covid-19 Cycling and Walking Emergency Response Measures Proposed footway expansion and temporary signalised pedestrian crossing at Fillyside Road and Seafield Road East junction Please be advised that we are proposing to introduce footway expansion and a temporary signalised pedestrian crossing at the […]
read moreDear All I got over-excited last week about the reopening of Portobello Library and got it wrong. It is – in fact – not until the following week, Monday 24 June. Staff will be in there getting ready to welcome the public in a Covid-safe way. More here: https://edinburghcoun-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/more-libraries-set-to-reopen Some of the changes […]
read morePortobello Community Council Report 2021, presented to 39th AGM on Monday 31 May 2021. Includes: Chair’s report Treasurer’s report Secretary’s report Engagement report PCC-Annual-Report-2021.pdf
read moreDear All I’ve just been advised that Portobello Library will re-open on 17 June. The Council press release will be out later today. Book life begins again! Portobello Community Council’s 39th AGM and 383rd Meeting is on Monday evening, still in the virtual Teams world. PCC are looking for comments on a new […]
read morePortobello Sands have submitted a planning application for the gap site at the corner of Pipe Lane and Portobello Promenade. The site has existing approval, but was never completed as part of the adjacent development. The proposal is for 10 flats over 5 floors. It can be viewed, and representations made, on the City of […]
read moreDear All I’ve delayed this Update, so I can share with you the Porty Podcast on the subject (see below) but the very best of news this week is that the community led bid from Portobello Central has succeeded in becoming the preferred bidder to enable the re-opening of Portobello Town Hall, as we […]
read moreDear All Another week goes by and places to meet are beginning to open up, like the new coffee shop Tanifiki next to the fabulous Portobello Bookshop on Porty’s High Street. I’m always happy to meet up for a stroll, a chat about local issues – and maybe a fabulous coffee. Portobello Library […]
read more21/01673/FUL | Change of use of class 1 shop to class 3 restaurant with alterations to shop and front and flue. | 211A Portobello High Street Edinburgh EH15 1EU Please follow the link for further details about this planning application. Note that all comments need to be received by 14th May https://citydev-portal.edinburgh.gov.uk/idoxpa-web/applicationDetails.do?ac…
read moreBEAR Scotland, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, are planning to carry out essential resurfacing works on the A1 northbound mainline between the Wallyford junction and Old Craighall junction. Please see the attached consultation letter with details, location plan and diversion route for the closure. The works are programmed to be carried out under a […]
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