ANOTHER SMALL VICTORY IN FIGHT AGAINST SHORT-TERM LETS
Latest news from Edinburgh Council’s Planning Portal reveals another refusal for change of use from domestic dwelling to commercial short-term let (STL).
TIME TO CONSIDER CLIMATE CHANGE
The City of Edinburgh Council has announced that it recognises the vital role of local government in addressing climate change. In May last year, it formally declared a climate emergency and committed to becoming a carbon-neutral city by 2030.
BAXTER’S PLACE ASSAULT – POLICE SEEK INFORMATION
Police Scotland has issued an appeal for information following an assault on Baxter’s Place.
We reproduce their press release below.
Police Scotland is appealing for information after a 47-year-old man was assaulted by a group of three men in Edinburgh.
The incident happened on Tuesday 14 January 2020 at around 3.30am in Baxter’s Place, at the junction with London Road.
Detective Sergeant Iona Cory said:
Christmas concert – No Strings Attached
A (free) evening of festive cheer and music. Doors open at 7pm. Concert starts 7.30pm.
Date and time
Venue
Broughton St Mary's Parish Church, Bellevue Crescent
Public exhibition of redevelopment plans
Edinburgh Abode SARL will hold a Proposal of Application Notice consultation about plans for land at 2–4, 6 and 14 Bonnington Road Lane, and 200 Bonnington Road. The proposal is to demolish existing buildings and redevelop 'build to rent' residential accommodation, commercial uses, associated landscaping, and infrastructure.
Date and time
Venue
The Biscuit Factory, 4–6 Anderson Place, Edinburgh EH6 5NP
General Election hustings for Edinburgh North & Leith
Come and meet your candidates.
Date and time
Venue
Broughton St Mary's Parish Church, Bellevue Crescent
Christmas fair
Gifts, cards, knits, home baking, books, CDs, DVDs. Admission £2 (children 50p) includes tea / coffee, mincepie / shortbread.
Date and time
Venue
Brougton St Mary's Parish Church, Bellevue Crescent
West Princes Street Gardens consultation
The Quaich Project will hold a public consultation on its proposals for West Princes Street Gardens (e.g. new bandstand/events venue, new landscaping, new catering facilities, new access arrangements). Times and dates vary. Online consultation starts on 4 November and ends on 1 December. Meetings start on 9 November. Check details in image below or go HERE.
Date and time
Venue
Various venues.
EDINBURGH ECO FAIR
Local green groups, businesses and campaigns at a free, fun, family-friendly event. Full details HERE.
Date and time
Venue
Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Dalmeny Street
New Town North consultation
Today's event is the rescheduled public consultation on proposals for the former RBS site between Dundas Street and King George V Park. All welcome.
Date and time
Venue
Broughton St Mary's Parish Church, Bellevue Crescent