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Maureen Child Update 26 April 2019

Posted on: April 26th, 2019

Dear All   I just picked up that Portobello has been nominated and is a finalist in an award from the Academy of Urbanism in the category ‘Great Neighbourhood’: https://www.academyofurbanism.org.uk/finalists-2020/.  Good luck Porty!   The Edinburgh Shoreline Project created a mural in collaboration with Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home and the community.  It was, painted […]

Your Help Needed – How to Increase Usage of Portobello Golf Course?

Posted on: April 24th, 2019

Edinburgh Leisure Survey – Portobello Golf Course Overview The Golf team at Edinburgh Leisure want to hear from you about ways it can improve Portobello Golf Course to increase the numbers of people visiting the facility and to help widen its appeal to everybody including young people, families and older adults so that the whole […]

February 2019 Meeting Minutes

Posted on: April 22nd, 2019

Minutes of the 365th Meeting of the Portobello Community Council held on Monday, 25th February 2019. NOTE: re PONGS in the February 2019 minutes, clarification is given in the August 2019 minutes. PCC-20190225.pdf

Maureen Child Update 12 April 2019

Posted on: April 12th, 2019

Dear All Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home, in partnership with the Edinburgh Shoreline Project, is installing an 80-foot mural along their sea-facing wall. A group of volunteers helped cover up the graffiti around the mural in preparation for installation at the end of April. This mural was inspired by information gathered at their community engagement […]

Maureen Child Update 5 April 2019

Posted on: April 5th, 2019

Dear All   Portobello 9-hole Golf Course is great for golfers of all ages, gender and abilities or for those simply can’t find enough time in busy lives to play 18 holes. The golf season is here again and Portobello Golf Club are looking for new members.  Annual Membership is £30 for the year (excluding green […]

Stanley Street Studios Plans Submitted

Posted on: April 2nd, 2019

    Edinburgh Palette, a self-funded Scottish Charity based in St Margaret’s House, London Road, has submitted plans for multi-use development comprising creation of studios and workspaces at 19 Stanley Street, Portobello. The plans include converted site accommodation units, internal alterations and extension to existing warehouse for use as an assembly space, and construction of […]

Maureen Child Update 29 March 2019

Posted on: March 29th, 2019

Dear All   In Portobello’s Community Orchard, just opposite the entrance to Brunstane Station, Spring has sprung and things will start to grow fast now, including the ‘weeds’. Their next meet-up at the orchard is tomorrow, Saturday 30 March, from 10 am to 2 pm to finish off the winter pruning. Do come along if […]

Maureen Child Update 22 March 2019

Posted on: March 22nd, 2019

  Dear All   Portobello Timebank is up for more spring cleaning on Saturday 23 March, 1:30pm – 4pm. Join us for another great afternoon taking care of litter in Magdalene Glen. The weather promises to be good and there is plenty of work for all ages and abilities. Bring wellies/waders if you fancy tackling […]

January 2019 Meeting Minutes

Posted on: March 18th, 2019

Minutes of the 364th Meeting of the Portobello Community Council held on 28th January 2019. NOTE: re PONGS in the January 2019 minutes, clarification is given in the August 2019 minutes. PCC-20190128.pdf

King’s Place – Proposed Introduction of 24hr Waiting Restrictions & Limited Waiting bays (TRO/18/38/HR)

Posted on: March 15th, 2019

Date 15 March 2019 Your Ref Our Ref TRO/18/38/HR Dear Sir / Madam KING’S PLACE – EDINBURGH PROPOSED INTRODUCTION OF 24HR WAITING RESTRICTIONS & LIMITED WAITING BAYS   I refer to our previous letter of 9 May 2018 regarding the above. In accordance with the terms of the Local Authorities’ Traffic Orders (Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations […]