Greetings from the Bath Street Housing Cooperative. Our spacious 200 year old Georgian house, nestled in the quaint seaside neighbourhood of Portobello, was established as a cooperative in the early 1980s. We maintain a communal spirit, we hold monthly house meetings, and strive to live as sustainably as possible while taking responsibility for the long-term health of the house and the Cooperative. Home-made sourdough bread and cookies are constant features. ☺
Bath Street Housing Co-op
Postal Address
9 Bath Street
Portobello
Edinburgh
EH15 1EZ
Electronic Mail
bathstreetcoop@gmail.com
Year started
1984
1984
Situation
urban
urban
Number of over 18s
4
4
Ideological focus
ecological, communal, egalitarian
ecological, communal, egalitarian
Legal structure
industrial and provident society
industrial and provident society
Open in principle to new members
yes
yes
Charge visitors
no
no
Work in Lieu
no
no
community does not share income
community does not require capital from members
community does not have broadband internet access
community does not generates any of its own electricity
community does not use solar energy
community buildings not insulated to a high standard
community members use bicycles
community does not have an organised system for car sharing
community is not accessible by public transport
community does not share utilities
community does not have tool sharing system
community does not have organised systems for recycling
community does not have any kind of ecosewage system
community is not involved in land management
community does not grow vegetables
no communal animals
no regular communal meals
community does not have policy which restricts smoking
community buildings not wheelchair accessible
community is not involved in campaigning