Sainsbury's in Marchmont (both 102-104 and 108-110 Marchmont Road)

The plans submitted in connection with the planning applications (see previous post for links to each) show that the site intended to become Sainsbury's includes the unit currently occupied by Black Medicine Coffee Cafe (108-110 Marchmont Road) as well as the current Margiottas Unit at 102-104 Marchmont Road).

Objections to the planning applications need to be lodged by 6 Sep.

Marchmont & Sciennes Community Council looking for new members: nominations open in ten days!

For more details see the previous post on this topic!

If you want to discuss (in confidence) potential membership of Marchmont & Sciennes Community Council and what this might involve please contact the current secretary using the details in the right hand column of this blog.

Sainsbury's to take over Margiotta's at 102-104 Marchmont Road? (Edit: and 108-110)

Sainsbury's plan to take over the current Margiotta's shop at the corner of Marchmont Road and Spottiswoode Road.

A number of planning applications have been submitted and a variation to the liquor licence has been applied for.







If you wish to object to the planning applications visit:

·         Installation of automatic sliding door and ATM; installation of illuminated and non-illuminated signage; and, internal alterations to ground floor and basement floors.

102 - 104 Marchmont Road Edinburgh EH9 1BG

Ref. No: 13/03095/LBC | Received: Tue 06 Aug 2013 | Validated: Tue 06 Aug 2013 | Status: Pending Consideration

·         Window vinyls & ATM surround.

102 - 104 Marchmont Road Edinburgh EH9 1BG

Ref. No: 13/03096/ADV | Received: Tue 06 Aug 2013 | Validated: Tue 06 Aug 2013 | Status: Pending Consideration

·         Proposed shop front alterations: installation of an automatic door and ATM

102 - 104 Marchmont Road Edinburgh EH9 1BG

Ref. No: 13/03093/FUL | Received: Tue 06 Aug 2013 | Validated: Tue 06 Aug 2013 | Status: Pending Consideration

·         Proposed installation of new and replacement louvres to shop front and rear elevations.

102 - 104 Marchmont Road Edinburgh EH9 1BG

Ref. No: 13/03094/LBC | Received: Tue 06 Aug 2013 | Validated: Tue 06 Aug 2013 | Status: Pending Consideration

·         Proposed installation of new and replacement louvres to shop front and rear elevations.

The closing  date for comments on these planning applications is 6^thSeptember. (note: edited from 16th)



licensing (variation):

13/11812

Sainsbury's Supermarkets Limited

Shepherd & Wedderburn WS 1 Exchange Crescent Conference Square Edinburgh EH3 8UL

102 - 104 Marchmont Road Edinburgh EH9 1BG (Margiotta)

N

Y

N

10 September 2013

Transfer, remove recorded music as activity, description of Premises to be amended, reduction in capacity, internal reconfiguration

if you wish to comment/object on the license variation this must be by 10 Sep 2013.

If you want to have a say on local issues why not join Marchmont & Sciennes Community Council?

Community Councils across Edinburgh are looking for new members so if you want to have a say on local issues, now is the time to get involved. Nominations start on 2 September and close on 23 September. Elections, if required, take place on 24 October 2013.

What are Community Councils? 

Learn more at the City of Edinburgh Council Community Councils webpage.  The area covered by Marchmont & Sciennes Community Council is shown at the Edinburgh Neighbourhood Partnership Community Councils website and also here. 

NOMINATION FORMS

Nomination forms for both elected and nominated members will be available at the start of the nomination period on 2 September from the Returning Officer (Mark McInnes) and on the Council's website at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/communitycouncils.

Timetable for Community Council Elections 2013:

Monday 2 Sept Notice of Election (start of nomination period)
Monday 23 Sept Close of Nominations (forms to Returning Officer)|
Thursday 3 October Notice of Poll (if a poll is required)
Thursday 24 Oct Polling Day (if a poll is required)

For further information on the forthcoming elections, please contact:

Eileen Hewitt, Community Council Liaison & Development Officer. (0131 469 3838; Eileen.hewitt@edinburgh.gov.uk).

If you want to discuss (in confidence) potential membership of Marchmont & Sciennes Community Council and what this might involve please contact the current secretary using the details in the right hand column of this blog.

Repair roadshow at Newington Library 2-4pm on 9 Aug

more details at www.remadeinedinburgh.org.uk or facebook.com/remadeinedinburgh

Funding opportunity for projects in and around Edinburgh

The Russell Investments Fund is keen to support charities and community groups based and operating in Edinburgh and within 30 miles of the city. 

The aim of the fund is to support registered charities and constituted community projects (that are responsive to local issues) with a focus on:

· Financial literacy - for adults as well as children and young people;
· Children & Young People;
· Further Education – working with people (all age groups) on ‘soft skills’ / confidence building to help individuals move on into further education.

The Fund is part of Foundation Scotland’s Express Grants programme: applicants can apply for up to £2,000 and will know within 8 weeks if they are successful or unsuccessful.  Full information on eligibility and how to make an application is available at their website.