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June 19, 2022

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The second digital NCC meeting of the year capturing community highlights and on-going issues. Welfare Park and noticeboard improvements discussed. Latest developments for Community Development Trust, rollout of the second issue of the Newtongrange Flyer and the two attending Councillor reports with details of full council meeting from 23/02/21.

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News of CoViD tier 2, now back to tier 3 will focus minds on how to support resilience and preventative activity while a development trust moves closer to reality

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January 23, 2022

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News of CoViD tier 2, now back to tier 3 will focus minds on how to support resilience and preventative activity while a development trust moves closer to reality

Reminder it is most likely that there will be no Tweedbank line trains on Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday this week. The bus route timetables are below:

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48: www.lothianbuses.com/timetable/?service_name=48Due to strike action next week by RMT members of Network Rail, ScotRail is warning customers to expect several days of significant disruption.

Network Rail strike action will take place on 21, 23, and 25 June. This means a very limited number of services will operate on just five ScotRail routes in the Central Belt, with no service on all other routes.

On Tuesday, 7 June, the RMT union announced three days of strike action across the Great Britain railway network resulting from a pay dispute with Network Rail and some Department for Transport train operating companies.

This dispute does not involve ScotRail staff, however it will have a major knock-on effect on the train operator’s ability to provide services as the RMT planned action will involve Network Rail staff in Scotland.

Many of the Network Rail staff that are due to take part in the planned industrial action occupy safety-critical roles and, as such, it will not be possible for ScotRail to run the vast majority of services.

For more information, please visit the National Rail website at National Rail Enquiries - Industrial Action.

The important messages for customers are:

Services will only operate on five routes.
For the routes on which we will operate a service, customers should only travel if they really need to and should consider alternative options where possible.

The railway will only be operational between 07.30 and 18.30 on 21, 23, and 25 June. The below services will run on these days:

Edinburgh – Glasgow via Falkirk High: two trains per hour
Edinburgh – Bathgate: two trains per hour
Glasgow – Hamilton/Larkhall: two trains per hour
Glasgow – Lanark: two trains per hour
Edinburgh – Glasgow via Shotts: one train per hour

Final services will depart well before 18.30, so customers should plan ahead to ensure they know when their last train will run.

Network Rail will not be unable to open any other signal boxes to operate passenger services on any other routes on the strike days.

Customer retail systems will be updated to reflect this over the coming days, in the meantime customers are advised to visit www.scotrail.co.uk/plan-your-journey/passenger-disruption/industrial-action for more information.

Disruption to ScotRail services will not be confined to the days of strike action and will also impact the day following each day of action – 22 (Wednesday), 24 (Friday), and 26 (Sunday) June.

On the days following strike action, there will be disruption caused by the reopening of signal boxes at different times across the country. Signal boxes are key pieces of infrastructure located across the rail network that control train movements, their use is critical to ensure that the railway can operate safely.

While large signalling centres in the Central Belt will be able to operate from 07.15, this will not be the case at signal boxes elsewhere and it may well be later in the day before many routes are able to operate as normal. This is particularly the case for routes beyond the Central Belt.

Customers are advised to check the ScotRail app or visit scotrail.co.uk for the latest information before travelling.

David Simpson, ScotRail Service Delivery Director, said:

“It is very unfortunate to see such widespread disruption across the whole of the Great Britain rail network and we know this will be frustrating for ScotRail customers.

“Regrettably, this strike action by RMT members of Network Rail means that we will not be able to operate the vast majority of our services during the period of strike action. Customers should expect significant disruption to services next week, including on the days between strike action.

“On the five routes where we are able to operate a very limited service on strike days, we’re advising customers to seek alternative means of transport and to only travel if they really need to.”

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A reminder next Citizens Advice Bureau clinic is this Monday 20th June, 1pm-330pm at our office 72 Main Street (next to Scotmid).Our monthly Citizens Advice Bureau clinic is this Monday 20th June, 1pm-330pm at our office 72 Main Street (next to Scotmid) This is a general clinic so advisors will be able to help with most issues or know where to signpost you onto. All welcome. ... See MoreSee Less

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There are currently e-bikes at Eskbank, near Edinburgh College only. There is a survey regarding Newtongrange - Eskbank: www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BNBMG3DHave you filled in our survey to help us expand our e-bike hire network across #Midlothian? We want to hear your views on locations etc. There are e-bikes at Eskbank, near Edinburgh College only.
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There are currently e-bikes at Eskbank, near Edinburgh College only. There is a survey regarding Newtongrange - Eskbank: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BNBMG3D

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Wonderland Story & Book Festival certainly something to look forward to over school holidays.Something exciting is coming to Vogrie Country Park on Saturday 23 July! Wonderland Story & Book Festival by The Book Whisperers is Midlothian's new free family festival with a fantastic line up and lots to keep you entertained. 😎 📖 🌳 🍦

Vogrie will be transformed into Wonderland, packed full of magical events. Expect storytelling in the woods, dragon hunts, author talks, fairground rides, interactive workshops and so much more.

Rediscover the joy of stories, explore magical worlds through writing and celebrate the arts at this family friendly extravaganza!

To keep you going, Wonderland will have plenty of fabulous food stands and refreshments as well as areas to sit, take in the atmosphere and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

A range of sponsorship opportunities are also available to local businesses who want to help bring this brilliant free festival to life.

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