• Portobello Community Council
  • c/o 14 Rosefield Avenue
  • Portobello
  • EH15 1AU
 

Community Grant Funds

Posted on: May 18th, 2023

Deadline for the latest round of Community Grant Funds is midnight on 12th June. For more information please read the following from the City of Edinburgh Council. I’ve had a number of enquiries regarding Community Grants Funds in the North East and South East of Edinburgh.  The Community Grants fund in Leith will be voted […]

Careers in Childminding

Posted on: May 12th, 2023

Please see the attached information about careers in childminding which was shared with us by CEC

Busking Consultation By City of Edinburgh Council

Posted on: May 12th, 2023

CEC are conducting a consultation on busking which closes on 31st August. If you would like to add your voice to the consultation please go to https://consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/amplification-of-sound-in-public-spaces/ If you would prefer a paper copy of the questionnaire please call CEC on 0131 469 3847

Communal Bins Update

Posted on: May 12th, 2023

We have had the following from CEC regarding the Communal Bin rollout in Portobello COMMUNAL BIN REVIEW –– Off street developments – Portobello area We are continuing the roll out of the communal bin review improving and enhancing recycling facility available to properties in developments. We are ensuring the signage on the bins is updated […]

ETRO 21/28 – Comment Deadline 20th May 2023

Posted on: May 9th, 2023

The deadline for any comments in support or in objection to the ETROs which were brought in as part of the Travelling Safely initiative are due by 20th May 2023. For full details of which streets are included in the Portobello region please see https://pclengagement-hub.co.uk/en-GB/folders/cec-travelling-safely and click on East Schemes. This webpage has all of […]

Damaged Groyne 4 Update

Posted on: May 3rd, 2023

We have been approached by several members of the public about the situation regarding Groyne 4 and the new notices which have been erected. We contacted the City of Edinburgh Council who released the following statement: As owners of the structure, City of Edinburgh Council have been monitoring beach groyne No.4 since it first rotated […]

Planning Application in Conservation Area

Posted on: May 3rd, 2023

23/01664/FULProposal:Remove 3.5m section of concrete front wall and privet hedging to make room for a 7.5m by 3.5m drive consisting of tegula blocks. The drive will slope towards the street at a shallow angle over 7.5m length. The front garden wall ends will be dressed with new facing stone and fitted with iron hinges to […]

Conservation Application : Town Hall

Posted on: April 27th, 2023

23/01517/LBC  Conservation repair at Town Hall: Restore wooden panelling according to the building journal of 11 December 1914 all internal woodwork is of Columbian pine finished in the natural colour by a waxed finish. The panelling appears to be in good condition, the plywood attached only by panel pins.  at  147 Portobello High Street  For further […]

Planning Application : The Boathouse

Posted on: April 27th, 2023

23/01529/CLP  The Boathouse Outside space, table, and chairs license area for a public house and bistro restaurant, with Pagodas units on the Promenade outside the existing premises at 3 King’s Place Edinburgh EH15 1DU. For further details please refer to the CEC Planning Portal : https://citydev-portal.edinburgh.gov.uk/idoxpa-web/simpleSearchResults.do?action=firstPage

PCC Agreed Minutes March 2023

Posted on: April 24th, 2023