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by **Bob Jefferson** » 24 Dec 2004, 20:57

Epykat, I confess that I don't recall what you said. I stand by my comments but I am merely the manufacturer of caps for others to try on. If you don't find one that fits then clearly my comments were not directed towards you.

It's so easy to be negative and cynical. Sometimes you just have to trust the people you have elected, bearing in mind that there's always an opportunity to elect someone else next time. Alternatively, anyone who thinks they can do a better job can stand for election themselves. Plus, you have the democratic right to attend public meetings and shout abuse at your local councillors in the safe knowledge that they won't shout back. It's not a job I could do. 'Dignified silence' is not my strong suit.

by **Porty** » 27 Dec 2004, 16:32

by **wangi** » 12 Jan 2005, 16:13

by **Lawrence Marshall** » 12 Jan 2005, 18:29

by **Lawrence Marshall** » 12 Jan 2005, 21:58

by **Pal of Porty** » 14 Jan 2005, 13:29

by **Porty** » 19 Jan 2005, 19:17

by **Bob Jefferson** » 31 Jan 2005, 18:08

by **Gemini** » 24 Feb 2005, 10:56

Parks and Greenfield Sites:

Letter from Herbert Coutts (Director of Culture and Leisure) to Resident in Park Avenue 16th Feb. 2005

I refer to your public question raised at the ELDC 18/01/05 in relation to above.

My normal approach as Director of Culture and Leisure is to resist the sale of public open space unless there is a clear public benefit from such a proposal.

The Council's Executive will shortly consider the first ever Parks and Gardens Strategy for the city, which includes recommendations to further protect and enhance its GREEN HERITAGE. Also, the Executive will soon see the draft Pitch Strategy , which includes proposals for the upgrading of sports pitches across the city.

Any proposal to dispose of Culture and Leisure land is considered on its individual merits. Recently, the Gyle Park was extensively upgraded from funding realeased through the development of the David Llyod Centre in the park, realising amenity and community benefits.

A number of our parks receive additional protection under the NPFA schemes e.g. Jubilee and Millenium Parks, which further restrict the potential for land sale.

If a proposal is advanced to relocate Pitz Soccer to Portobello Park, it would be considered against the background outlined above.

by **Gemini** » 10 Mar 2005, 13:30

by **Porty** » 10 Mar 2005, 15:59

A bigger footballing travesty is the fact that Hibs and Hearts play at seperate grounds. And Edinburgh, home of the largest most diverse culture and arts festival in the World does not have even a modest size concert venue.

Furthermore, Football is a dying sport in Scotland, I believe that for the first time ever it is no longer the majority sport played by primary school children. I view this as a good development. Our citizens are obviously disillusioned by cheating, lying, greed and inanity. Trust Football to blame the sale of land for its crisis. The sport is badly organised and so poor at investing in itself. F*** it and all who sail in it.

by **Gemini** » 10 Mar 2005, 19:34

Perhaps the reason why football is a dying sport (in your opinion) is because the Pitches are being sold off?

In my opinion, football is as popular as ever with all ages.

I agree that the Beckhams and Ronaldo's of this world are earning obscene amounts of money - for not only playing but advertising various products, but thats the name of the game , good or bad. These guys are likened to Pop Idols.

I enjoy football, probably because I had little opportunity to watch anything else on TV, growing up with two football mad Brothers.

Football is a game which only requires a ball, it keeps kids happy/healthy and even more importantly out of trouble.

by **Gemini** » 12 Mar 2005, 23:23

Ok its not Portobello but.....

Match point to developer as housing gets go-ahead

COUNCILLORS have approved controversial plans to build 78 flats and an underground car park on former playing fields at Meggetland.

The proposal forms part of a larger sports and residential development which is already under way on the Colinton Road site.

A detailed planning application by developer Applecross was given the go-ahead this week. But the flats scheme - which drew protests from campaigners - already had approval in principle as part of the overall plan following a public inquiry.

The underground car park would be used solely by residents and visitors to the flats.

But the Craiglockhart Community Council claimed the facility would lead to additional cars and more traffic congestion in the area. The groupÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s letter of objection read: "Obviously the secure parking has advantages for prospective purchasers but an increase overall on the site is not attractive to other users of Meggetland who have enjoyed the area as a green lung."

The controversial building work on the former playing fields at Meggetland sparked massive protests from local residents and campaigners in 2003. And as part of the agreed deal, Applecross is paying Ã‚Â£6 million for new rugby, football, cricket and all-weather pitches, floodlighting and changing rooms.

But the project hit delays earlier this week when contractors ruptured a water main and caused a spectacular 80-foot spout.

by **Gemini** » 24 Mar 2005, 21:02

by **Gemini** » 09 Apr 2005, 16:14

I am led to believe that the Bid's for the Pitz site are in!

Hoping the Porty community will be consulted (not holding my breath)

by **Bob Jefferson** » 31 May 2005, 17:11

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by **Porty** » 01 Jun 2005, 13:24

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by **Brian McCrow** » 05 Jun 2005, 11:26

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by **Bob Jefferson** » 08 Jun 2005, 16:57

From today's EN:

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by **Pal of Porty** » 08 Jun 2005, 17:36

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by **Gemini** » 08 Jun 2005, 21:38

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