Minutes January 2020
For the first meeting of the year we had a room swelling over twenty people withe the litter pick, park, parking, buses, newsletter plans and information from the Newtongrange Masterplan steering group discussed.
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AGM Minutes November 2019
The AGM was an opportunity to reflect on the changes to the Newtongrange Community Council and prepare for an increasing membership as more in the community want to support the village’s development.
Minutes November 2019
Following the AGM, and agreement on the NCC objectives being fit for purpose, a condensed meeting raised actions about the formation of the Newtongrange Masterplan steering group, double roundabout repainting, reduced bus services, park seating.
Minutes October 2019
Ahead of Remembrance Sunday, attandance at this meeting was a clear indicator of community frustration about the state of our public spaces and willingness to contribute to village development. Cllr Jim Muirhead was in attendance to hear it first hand.
Minutes September 2019
We meet Gillian Cousin, our new Midlothian Council Communities Officer. She’s taken on a lot amid the lack of activity on the Newtongrange Masterplan and deterioration of our public spaces.
Minutes August 2019
Returning from summer break, the NCC spent ninety minutes with Christine Grahame MSP getting feedback on transport issues and how to get the most out of our embattled council.
Minutes June 2019
The NCC moves on first summer volunteering efforts with a planned planting and clean-up and reviews strategy on the village Masterplan
Minutes May 2019
Confirming NCC roles with a new NCC Chair, Clarity on flower beds and available resources for their upkeep plus an introduction to Community Resilience programmes
Minutes Mar 2019
The March meeting focussed on the roles of new members of the NCC, upcoming Midlothian Council consultations and funding opportunities and launching of the new NCC website.
Minutes Feb 2019
The February meeting focussed on the sustainability of the NCC, reviewing skills and roles, and focussing on key issues for the year ahead
