August 2026 Meeting Agenda

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 May 2026 6.45-8.45 @ Newbattle Community Centre, IT Suit

1. Welcome and Apologies
2. Previous Minutes (May 2026) (June 2026) – Approval & Outstanding Actions 
   
   1. First aiders requirement change from 1-5pm
   2. Can Community Councillors or general public participate in Midlothian Council planning discussions? i.e safeguarding route
   3. Ross engaged with Ben Burbridge regarding NCC/Public meeting regarding Line Dyke 
   4. Oak tree planting date confirmation?
   5.  Alan Turpie Midlothian Council’s Legal and Governance Manager/Monitoring Officer preparing a paper to put before the General Purposes Committee on 29th September.,
   6. Derelict building next to the station to be discussed.
3. Police Report any queries?
4. Newtongrange Welfare Park Centenary update & call for volunteers (Chair)
5. Newtongrange Welfare Park railings update (JM)
6. New council homes for the old Newtongrange pool and Church Hall sites update (Councillors)
7. Protection of mature trees on Main Street near development (JR)
8. Line Dyke meeting and next actions (JM)
9. Petanque piste planning application (Chair)
10. MLDP2 discussion: proposed new houses in Midlothian (Chair/JM)
11. Paving slabs on Main Street from the Dean to Scotmid (LA)
12. Lady Road path maintenance (LA)
13. Old British Legion Site (LA)
14. Derelict building next to the station update (RA)
15. Cost for gardening awards (JM)
16. Correspondence 
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17. Regular Reports
    
    1. Councillor Reports
    2. MFCC – N/A
    3. Treasurer – JM
    4. Planning  – JM 
18. Any Other Business
19. Date and Venue of next meeting
    • Tuesday,  29th September 6.45-8:45pm
    • Newbattle Community Centre and Zoom