May 2026 Meeting Agenda

Welcome to the May 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 to Paul Johnson regarding Code of Conduct for Community Councils CCs_code_of_conduct
2. Previous Minutes (April 2026) – Approval & Outstanding Actions 
   
   1. Hybrid offer still required for MFCC who prefer face to face meetings.
   2. Main Street phonebox removal request
   3. Planning comment for Oglvie hosuing: https://planning-applications.midlothian.gov.uk/OnlinePlanning/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=neighbourComments&keyVal=TC1G1OKVGCH00
   4.  Clr. B to speak to the Alan Turpie Midlothian Council’s Legal and Governance Manager/Monitoring Officer manager to get an update on the war memorial names project.
   5. SG to chase up the email sent to the British Legion contact regarding assistance with the war memorial names.
   6. Clr B to ask the next Dean Tavern Trust meeting about the outcome of the disabled access compliance check and their plans for addressing the double door entry issue.
   7. RA, JM, and LA to create a map of the park showing proposed placements for the stage, market stalls, running track, and other elements for the centenary event, and share with the council.
   8. Clr. S to check environmental fund requirements regarding payment procedures and whether expenses must be capital costs.
   9. RM to contact Flora to confirm she will judge the gardening competition again this year.
   10. RM to create poster for the gardening competition to display at the library and distribute around the village.
3. Code of Conduct – Paul Johnson/Chair
4. Police Report 
5. Newtongrange Welfare Park Centenary
6. Newtongrange Gardening competition 2026 update
7. NMCC partnership meetings
8. Correspondence 
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9. Regular Reports
   
   1. Councillor Reports
   2. MFCC – N/A
   3. Treasurer – JM
   4. Planning  – JM 
10. Any Other Business
11. Date and Venue of next meeting
    • Tuesday,  30th June 6.45-7:45pm
    • Newbattle Community Centre and Zoom