Supporting our proud village
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.
Attendance expected from Gareth Davies with an update on Masterplan and responses expected on library hours, weeds and flowerbed upkeep
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.
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.
Open forum with Christine Graham MSP, to raise local issues – village centre development, bus and train services expected to be highlighted
The Newtongrange Primary School Travel Plan: successfully increasing the safety and long term health of our children.
The NCC moves on first summer volunteering efforts with a planned planting and clean-up and reviews strategy on the village Masterplan
What’s apparent is that we have a village culture of “grafting ‘grangers” or “Nitteners who knuckle down” – they came out in force today,
It’s just great to see people getting together and enjoying taking care of the village. The boys know what a weed is now and know they can just pull them out when they are passing!
Expected discussion on Village Masterplan, meeting with Grant MacKay from Housing and Planning
This years Remembrance Parade will take place on Sunday the 8th November 2026.
The parade will assemble at the Masonic Lodge which is located on Galadale Crescent, Newtongrange. We require participants to arrive by 10.30am as we will be leaving the assembly point at 10.45 sharp. From here we will then march to the Welfare Park for a service by Reverend Christopher Watt.
During the service there will be an opportunity to lay a wreath from your organisation. Please note that wreath laying will be in order of the senior services. The order will be as follows: The Lord Lieutenant, The Royal British Legion, Councillors, ATC, children's organisations, Scouts, Guides and Brownies.
Following the service at the Welfare Park there will be a short march to Newtongrange Parish Church for the morning service. After the Church Service we will meet outside the church on Sixth Street and from here will walk to The Dean Tavern.
Thanks to Linda Lawrence, from the Royal British Legion for the information.
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