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Colinton Library: Implications of Edinburgh Council’s new Strategy

The Council published a new strategy for its library and information services for the period 2012 to 2015 and invited comments on it. Many Colinton residents may have submitted their own comments but this article sets out the response which the CAA made.
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Householder Permitted Development Rights

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As from 6th February 2012 there are new Householder Permitted Development Rights.

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Not all development needs planning permission. Some small alterations and extensions can be carried out without this. This is called ‘permitted development’.

While there will be several relaxations to what can be done to a property without planning permission, there will be more control in conservations areas so all development apart from small huts and areas of decking will require planning permission.

To see further details see the Planning Information Bulletin

Pentlands Neighbourhood Partnership Update

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December 2011 Digest Now available. To access this CLICK HERE.

Further information on CAAs involvement with the Partnership can be seen here

Councillor Jason Rust is Convenor of the Pentlands Neighbourhood Partnership which meets regularly. Next Meeting: Tuesday 29th May 2012, venue tbd. For further details contact Graham Budd 0131 527 3884 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

What's On In Colinton

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Here are some future local events: If you have any local event you would like to tell us about, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

05 May - Colinton Market - St Cuthbert's Episcopal Church hall, Westgarth Avenue, 2 - 4 pm

06 May - Colinton Tennis Club Open Day - 10 am - 4 pm All welcome ~ facilities free for visitors

12 May - Colinton Amateur Orchestral Society Concert - George Watson's Music School Auditorium, 7:30 pm.
This will be an evening of music from the time of the Titanic and the White Star Line songbook including Strauss, Brahms, Elgar, Gilbert and Sullivan and Mozart Horn Concerto no. 1. Tickets are £6 (students £3).

23 May - CAA Annual General Meeting - 7:30 pm in the Communal Hall - Colinton Cottage Homes - Agenda & Minutes in CAA Papers

Lots of family events for all on the WATER OF LEITH - 5th April - 9th August

All events cost £3.50 per child, with the accompanying adult free and run from 2.00pm until 3.30pm. Booking is essential on 455 7367 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

For details of dates and events CLICK HERE

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