“Joppa Triangle briefing note. As previously advised, please find attached the briefing note and draft drawing relating to the proposals received for the Joppa and Brunstane area.” Briefing-Note-Joppa-triangle-Jan-2020a-DW-revision-v2.docx Closures-DRAFT-jan-20.pdf

Dear All   The consultation on City Plan 2030 was finally launched this morning alongside the City Mobility Plan and the link went live at midnight last night.  The document link is here: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/say/city-plan-2030-city-mobility-plan/1 and it is really very important that you engage and respond.  There is one of eight drop-in sessions in Portobello Wash […]

Dear All   The community group who care for Portobello Community Orchard at Brunstane Road South are holding their traditional annual Wassail on Saturday 25 January, from 2-4 pm. There will be the customary spiced apple juice and baking plus a bonfire to keep out the winter chill.  All are very welcome to join in […]

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Dear All   Portobello Timebank have a litter pick at Magdalene Glen tomorrow (Saturday 18 January) between 1pm and 3 pm meeting at the bridge over to Asda.  Tea/coffee and cake will be provided and all are very welcome to join in.   The sign-up for garden waste collections is open again from 20 January […]

Dear All   I hope you had a good and restful break at Christmas and New Year and I wish you all the very best for 2020!   First thing after the school holiday break the amazing St Francis RC Primary School in Craigmillar arranged an absolutely amazing whole school assembly to celebrate being presented […]

Please see below for a notice of planning application submitted on 20/12/2019 that Edinburgh Council are inviting our views on. If you would like full details and to comment on the application please go to  https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/planning-applications/view-comment-planning-applications/1 and enter reference: 19/05854/FUL This must be completed within 21 days from 7th January 2020  TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING SCOTLAND […]

Dear All   Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all!   There’s a Christmas Concert at the Robin Chapel this Saturday 21 December, 4.30pm-5.30pm.  Enjoy a fabulous festive event in the serene surroundings of this special place and hear the wonderful Robin Chapel Choir. Followed by mulled wine and mince pies at […]

Dear All   This week consisted of a lot of walking streets door-knocking and lo-ong Committee meetings, so a relatively short Update here.   We are still waiting for the opening of Brighton Place to vehicular traffic. Yes, later than expected but it’s very nearly there.  I spoke to the project manager Richard Cobb, who […]

Dear All   Quite a few people have asked for a briefing on Brunstane Road, so here it is attached.   Kind regards   Maureen     Councillor Maureen Child Labour Councillor Portobello/Craigmillar Ward Office: 0131 529 3268 Mobile: 07718 666 481 Facebook Page: Maureen Child Standing Up for Portobello/Craigmillar Twitter: @MaureenChild1 Brunstane-Road-Briefing-Note.pdf