Portobello Town Scheme Grants

by **Guest** » 14 Oct 2004, 20:38

Some of you may be aware of the Portobello Town Scheme, which has for a number of years offered grants to residents in the conservation area who wished to reinstate original features, such as windows and railings. The grant is currently 50% of the total cost, to a maximum of Ã‚Â£3000. It is funded in part by City of Edinburgh Council and in part by Historic Scotland.

A recent story in the Scotsman suggests that HS will in future be re-directing this budget outwith the major cities and it is feared this may mean the end of the Portobello Town scheme.

So I may have been one of the lucky ones to take advantage of this grant before it dries up, having recently reinstated original-style windows. If you plan to do likewise you might be interested to know that I had a call earlier this evening from the owner of Georgian Windows, the company I had the misfortune to deal with. Although the work was only completed today (after much delay and botched work), and the fact that I have yet to receive a bill, he told me that he was coming round to my house tomorrow to pick up the cheque. I explained that this would not be possible as I had not had the chance to examine the workmanship and that in any case I was required to inform the Council when the work was complete so that they could inspect it and make sure it was up to standard before they released the funds. I was then told not to be surprised if I came home to find my windows had been removed in that case.

It's always rewarding to employ reputable craftsmen. Does anyone know any?

by **Sandra** » 14 Oct 2004, 21:15

by **Porty** » 14 Oct 2004, 21:17

by **Guest** » 14 Oct 2004, 21:35

by **Porty** » 14 Oct 2004, 21:55

by **Hawkeye** » 14 Oct 2004, 21:57

by **Guest** » 14 Oct 2004, 22:01

by **Porty** » 14 Oct 2004, 22:10

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by **Porty** » 14 Oct 2004, 23:21

by **ras** » 15 Oct 2004, 09:09

I heard recently that Anne Emerson has retired/resigned and is selling up and moving to France with husband Richard Emerson who is retiring as head of Historic Scotland.

Anna Grant was someone that I had spoken to a few years back. (no grant for us)

Not much help I know, but may help clarify who is who.

by **Richard** » 15 Oct 2004, 09:11

The person now dealing with the Portobello grants is Catriona MacFarlane, 469 3770 (She is on leave today Friday 15th but is back on Monday).

Hope this is of use.

by **Porty** » 15 Oct 2004, 09:24

by **Sandra** » 15 Oct 2004, 11:45

by **Maria** » 15 Oct 2004, 12:43

by **Mimpty** » 15 Oct 2004, 13:19

by **Mimpty** » 15 Oct 2004, 13:54

Correction: that's STILL under guarantee not SILL under guarantee. No pun intended. :oops:

by **Jay** » 15 Oct 2004, 14:06

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by **Sandra** » 15 Oct 2004, 18:50

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