Agenda August 2025

Welcome to the August NCC meeting.  

Meetings are now held in person, by phone and online via Zoom – all welcome as always, please fill in the attendance form to let us know you will be attending or receive the online link

Tuesday 26th August 6.45-8.45PM @ Newbattle Community Centre – IT Suit

1. Welcome and Apologies 
   
   1. JA update meeting on park noticeboard
   2. Tam Findlay to have discussions with Midlothian Council colleagues to find out what plans are in place to replace the flying fox, in the playpark.
   3. Newtongrange playground/play park equipment update (Councillors)
   4. Newtongrange Park iron fences (RA)
   5. Traffic signs https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2025/08/15/midlothian-residents-hit-out-at-council-for-not-cleaning-traffic-signs-as-scots-businessman-steps-up-to-help-make-roads-safer/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
2. Police Report 
3. Newtongrange Gardening Competition presentation day in the community garden 5th July appraisal (JA)
4. Remembrance  Day wreath laying volunteer  (JM)
5. Newtongrange School Centenary NDT interviews (RA)
6. Committees (JA)
7. War Memorial name omission update (RA).
8. Tennis Update (RA)
9. Correspondence (RA/JA)- 
10. Regular Reports
    
    1. Councillors
    2. MFCC – Need a representative asap
    3. MCAT – Need a representative  asap
    4. Treasurer – JM (Coop repayment update)
    5. Planning  – JM (Line Dyke wall update & discussion) JM
11. Any Other Business –
12. Date and Venue of next meeting
    • Tuesday,  30th September  6.45-8.45pm 
    • Newbattle Community Centre TBC and Zoom