Agenda August 2024

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 27th August 6.30-8.30pm @ Newbattle Community Centre – IT Suit

1. Welcome and Apologies  
2. Previous Minutes (June) – Approval & Outstanding Actions 
   
   1. Action for AM: Pavement area beside the old Ruts building still to be cleared
   2. Action for Clr. Bowen regarding regarding Crawlees Rd & ‘speed trap’ numbers anomalies 
   3. Action considered to liaise with Gorebridge CC and other regarding NWH operations in Newtongrange and crushing operation move to North Middleton.
   4. Action for SH to look at next steps for Twinning, most likely involve contacting Paul Johnson, Midlothian Council contact.
   5. Action for Clr Bowen to get in contact with Midlothian Council / Lothian Estates clearly stating the need to clear the Lady Road path
   6. Action for Defibrillators to be reinstated. SM to look at opportunity for training for interested parties.
   7. Action for AM to check the planning portal with regards the Vape shop, Main Street refurbishment and concern for the original frontage.
3. Police Report 
4. Councillor’s Report – Pool Site, Lady Road, NWH operations without planning permission – has it been granted? 
5. Paths and Rights of Way – LA
6. Committee Progress – Sharing best practice (JA/SM)
7. Any Member Updates – News and Activity 
   1. Garden Competition
   2. Accessibility in and around Newtongrange
8. Correspondence 
   1. Parking on 6th Street during school drop-off/pick-up
   2. Crawlees Road –  collective response to Councillors
9. Regular Reports
   
   1. MFCC – SM
   2. Treasurer – JM
   3. Planning  – AM
10. Any Other Business
11. Date and Venue of next meeting
    • Tuesday,  24th Sep 6.30-8.30pm
    • Newbattle Community Centre and Zoom