Supporting our proud village
Many people in the news, papers and television have made comparisons between COVID19 and the sense of community resilience displayed in village life during WW2. We are keen to hear recollections of VE Day and how you might choose to remember on the day.
Next Friday 8th of May 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) day. In different circumstances there would have been some form of gathering for celebration and personal reflection in the Welfare...
The second digital NCC meeting including Councillor Jim Muirhead, assigned officer Sandra Banks from Midlothian Council (Communities & Lifelong Learning), Connor Wright and Brian Tannerhill. The meeting highlighted the impact and successes of Newtongrange Resilience Volunteers (NRV) and NC1 receiving Lottery funding. Brian Tannerhill introduced his Last Hurrah proposal to council for discussion. Cllr Muirhead reported on current situation for MC, police report, groups congregating, Welfare Park and VE Day promotion discussed.
Continuing the theme of support for the village through the COVID-19 crisis: The Newtongrange Resilience Volunteers update, alternative plans for VE Day and other activities to help the community through isolation.
The first ever digital NCC zoom meeting including Councillor Muirhead and assigned officer Sandra Banks from Midlothian Council (Communities & Lifelong Learning) stressing the importance of the Newtongrange Resilience campaign during the coronavirus outbreak. MC critical services, police report, litter pick, key secretarial duties, parking non-essential objectives and the Newtongrange Masterplan discussed.
Community Action / Current Objectives
by Jeremy Adderley · Published March 29, 2020 · Last modified April 2, 2020
Any situation where we are told that if we can keep UK deaths under 20,000 we will have done well, is clearly not a good one. This is a tough time. Something about the scale of that number means that many families will be touched directly by loss, and if deaths can prevented we should be doing everything we can.
How the NCC can best support the village through the COVID-19 crisis: The Newtongrange Resilience Volunteers, masterplan catch up and alternative plans for VE Day and other activities to help the community through isolation.
by Ross Anderson · Published March 25, 2020 · Last modified April 24, 2021
How to get help: Newtongrange COVID-19 local information and FAQs for residents and people with family in the village.
Consultations / NCC Business / Planning
by Jeremy Adderley · Published March 13, 2020 · Last modified March 19, 2020
The funfair in Welfare park brings a level of excitement for many and should be seen as a positive event for our village. However, annually the NCC receives a raft of complaints about the event...
For the February meeting we were joined by both Councillor Johnstone & Muirhead to discuss Newbattle Practice e-consult, Welfare Park, tubs, crime prevention, buses, newsletter plans and noticeboards the topics.
Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership has launched a survey on how they can support people in the area - deadline 8 May.
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Midlothian North Hustings on tonight Wednesday 22nd April 2026, 7:30pm to 9:00 pm. St John’s and King’s Park Church, Dalkeith, EH22 1HJ. ... See MoreSee Less
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Each phased closure will take place between 8pm and 5.30am.
April 13 until April 14 - Gogar to Hermiston Gait on-slip eastbound
April 14 until April 15 - Calder to Gigar Link Road westbound
April 15 until April 16 - Gogar to Calder Link Road (including nearside lane closure up to Calder) eastbound
April 16 until April 18 - Hermiston to Dregorn eastbound
April 19 until April 20 - Hermiston to Dreghorn eastbound
April 20 until April 21 - Dreghorn to Lothianburn on-slip eastbound
April 21 until April 22 - Lothianburn to Straiton on-slip eastbound
April 22 until April 25 - Straiton to Sheriffhall Roundabout eastbound
April 27 until April 29 - Sheriffhall Roundabout to Old Craighall eastbound
April 29 until April 30 - Old Craighall roundabout (alternative lane closure only)
April 30 until May 2 - Old Craighall Roundabout to Sheriffhall Roundabout westbound
May 4 until May 5 - Sheriffhall Roundabout
May 5 until May 8 - Sheriffhall Roundabout to Straiton westbound
May 8 until May 9 - Straiton on-slip to Lothianburn on-slip westbound
May 11 until May 12 - Lothianburn on-slip to Dreghorn westbound
May 12 until May 16 - Dreghorn to Gogar westbound
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