October 2026 Meeting Agenda

Welcome to the October 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 October 2026 6.45-8.45 @ Newbattle Community Centre, IT Suit

1. Welcome and Apologies
2. Previous Minutes (September 2026) Approval & Outstanding Actions
   
   1. Draft report for Councillors consideration added to the General Purposes Committee on 17 November due to cost check.
   2. NCC Officer roles moving forward anyone considering (Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary or Treasurer role for AGM
   3. AGM notification required for Tuesday 
   4. Requirement for another assesment of walking route from Gowkshill to Newbattle High School? 
   5. RA sent letter to Fina Robertson, Director of Education regarding Line Dyke/48 bus.
   6. RA followed up with PC McFarlane regarding  a clear “yes or no” answer on where a PSV vehilce is required to report an incident when involved in a crash, and inquire about the monetary threshold for reporting.
   7. RA queried whether hate crime statistics in future reports to better undestand the experiences of different demographics in Newtongrange.
   8. JA to handover mailbox and website management to RA.
   9. JM to contact Council regarding the damaged railings behind the houses opposite The Dean Tavern.
   10. Zoom admin moving forward.
   11. Community project for Tour De France Grand Depart 02/07/27
   12. NCC Cooperative Gift Card Credit from COVID any update?
   13. RA brought up flying fox (zip line) issue for Rober Hogg, MFCC Chair meeting with Fiona Clandillon regarding specifically ASN access to parks and play equipment in parks in Midlothian.
3. Police Report sent to members – any queries?
4. Community Council Experience of Engagement with Midlothian Council – Survey Discussion Continued
5. Funding applications moving forward – any takers? (Previously Chair and Treasurer)
6. Revised Code of Conduct (2026 September Revision) discussion 
7. Newtongrange Welfare Park railings project thank you  (RA)
8. Cost for gardening awards 2027  – private funding proposal (RA)
9. Landscaping proposals for the frontage of the council homes at the old Newtongrange pool and Church Hall discussion 
10. Correspondence 
    
    
    1. Colin Beattie request for attendance by Secretary or November 2026 or January 2027 meeting?
    2. Proposed Midlothian Local Development Plan 2 Representation – deadline end of October 2026 – Who would like to make representation?
    3. MFCC – RA – What roads & paths discussion.
    4. Public Consultation Queen Elizabeth II Permanent Memorial in Scotland  – how the Late Queen’s contribution to national life & legacy can be captured for future generations. Deadline 20/11/26
    5. Scottish Government Local Government Reform Proposals: Events for Community Councils on the future of local governance in Scotland (RA) –

       (Online) Wednesday, November 4 • 10 AM – 12 PM GMT

       (Online) Thursday, November 5 • 6 PM – 8 PM GMT

    6. Scottish Forum of Community Councils Conference Scottish Forum of Community Councils Conference Registration 9th November 7pm
    7. Next MFCC Meeting AGM (In Person) 18/11/26 7-9PM, Newbattle Community Centre 
    8. Midlothian National Emergency Briefing event in Mining Museum call for support from Environment Committe members 
    9. No indoor football facilities in and around Newtongrange. Newbattle Community Centre hall no longer considered.
    10. Apex Domes for tennis courts suggestion.
11. Regular Reports
    
    1. Councillor Reports
    2. MFCC – RA (Discussed in Item 10)
    3. Treasurer – JM – Bank signatories moving forward? 
    4. Planning  – JM 
12. Any Other Business
13. Date and Venue of next meeting
    • Tuesday,  24th NovemberAGM 6.45-7:45pm & Regular Meeting 7:45-8:45pm
    • Newbattle Community Centre and Zoom