AGM Minutes (for 2022) February 2023
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.
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.
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.
There was no Remembrance Sunday Service held in the village this year, but a few community groups met at the War Memorial on Sunday 8th November and held a two minute silence before laying their...
Online meeting, this month capturing the resilience processes: highlights and on-going issues. Police pressed for responses to complaints and initial thoughts about a Community Development Trust.
Online meeting, this month capturing the resilience processes: highlights and on-going issues. Police pressed for responses to complaints and initial thoughts about a Community Development Trust.
The agenda for online meeting of NCC dominated once again by Newtongrange Resilience and community ideas the NCC can support for the village post pandemic.
Online meeting focussed mainly on the achievements of the Newtongrange Resilience operation, improved maintenance of Welfare Park and future engagement with Midlothian Council
The agenda for online meeting of NCC continuing the theme of support for the village through the COVID-19 crisis: Newtongrange Resilience Volunteers update, Letter of support from the Lord-Lieutenant for Midlothian and activities keeping the community together post this pandemic and more.
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.
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.
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Thanks to all involved 😄
Amazing work
Well done all involved
That's an unbelievable amount of rubbish, well done
Absolutely brilliant they will have to send a big lorry to fetch those.
The morons out there will give you plenty of work. Well done everyone
***HAPPENING THIS SUNDAY!***
We are back for another Big Litter Pick event at Bryanswood on Sunday 21st April, 10am-12pm.
Brought to you by the Newtongrange Guerrilla Gardeners and Keep Scotland Beautiful, we will provide you with litter-pickers and bags, just bring your own gloves.
We’ll meet at the corner of Bryan’s Road and Morris Road. See you there!
#SpringCleanScotland
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Archaeology Scotland, now based at Newbattle Abbey job application deadlines April 26th. ... See MoreSee Less
Work with Us – We are currently recruiting | Archaeology Scotland
We are excited to announce we are seeking four new members of the Archaeology Scotland team, including Communications & Marketing Officer, CVARF Engagement Officer, Learning Assistant and Programme De...1 week ago
NWH community fund’s first release application closes April 15, with two further awards taking place later in the year. ... See MoreSee Less
Recycling firm launches annual community fund
A Dalkeith-based waste management and recycling business has announced an annual pledge of £21,000 to help fund private, community-led, charities.2 weeks ago
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