Community councils call for national debate on development

A new looping trail for bikers and skaters is fast becoming a focal point for local people

All Community Councils have signed a letter sent to elected representatives, of both Midlothian Council, Scottish Government and the Government of the United Kingdom

A spate of wilful fire raising is causing real concern within the Mayfield community.

Bonnyrigg and Lasswade Community Council and Poltonhall and Hopefield Community Council are to formally merge.

A community council which has been fighting to help local residents for more than 30 years is facing being disbanded because of a lack of members.

Gorebridge and Moorfoot communities are working together on a Community Action Plan 2022-2027.

The East Safety Camera Unit and Eskbank and Newbattle Community Council have been working together to improve road safety, by encouraging drivers to stick to the 30mph speed limit.

Read the minutes of the Eskbank & Newbattle Community Council

Roslin is litter free thanks to a community litter pick.

One Dalkeith are looking for volunteers to join in their next litter picking event in Eskbank.

The community-led and owned organisation One Dalkeith has taken over the the former Pick 'n Save shop in Dalkeith.

Great show of community spirit as the David Dunn Fitness trail in George V Park Bonnyrigg is opened.

Midlothian Council has agreed to stabilise the slope and reopen the steps at Ironmills Park, Dalkeith.

Following an incident at the weekend when the bridge parapet was struck and fell into the river it is expected to take up to four weeks to repair.

What’s wrong with the Planning system and how can we fix it?

A neighbourhood plan has been launched for the Bonnyrigg, Lasswade and Poltonhall areas of Midlothian.

An open meeting for the community was held in early July to discuss the Dalkeith Community Hub. Read here to find out what was discussed.

Everyone is invited to take part in a community workshop on a Hub for Dalkeith at the Dalkeith Arts Centre from 6-8pm on Thursday 2nd of July, hosted jointly by the Community Councils of Dalkeith & District and Eskbank & Newbattle.

Public asked to take a lead in developing ideas, concepts and a practical way forward to give our County Town facilities worthy of its importance to Midlothian.

The good news is that the steps are finally open, once again. Midlothian Council advise that the repair is a temporary solution, to permit public access and use of the park, and will be followed up by more permanent works in early Spring.

There are fifteen Community Councils in Midlothian.


Tynewater

Tynewater

Meetings on Tuesday but varies each month.

contact email: tccsecretary2020@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/tynewater


Rosewell

Rosewell and District

Meetings on Mondays but varies each month.

contact email: rosewellcc@gmail.com

www.community-council.org.uk/RosewellandDistrict/


Penicuik

Penicuik and District

Meetings second Monday of the month.

contact email: penicuik.communitycouncil@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/penicuikcommunitycouncil


Moorfoot

Moorfoot

Meetings first Wednesday of the month.

contact email: secretary@moorfoot.org.uk

www.moorfoot.org.uk


Loanhead

Loanhead and District

Meeting second Tuesday of the month.

contact email: landdcc20@gmail.com

www.loanheadcc.org


Gorebridge

Gorebridge

Meetings third Tuesday of the month.

contact email: gorebridgecommunitycouncil@gmail.com

www.communitycouncilgorebridge.weebly.com


Danderhall

Danderhall and District

Meetings Tuesday of the 4th week of the month

contact email: ddcommunitycouncil@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/groups/2248658852042999


Roslin and Bilston

Roslin and Bilston

Meetings second Thursday of the month.

contact email: roslinandbilstoncc@gmail.com

www.community-council.org.uk/roslinandbilston


Newtongrange

Newtongrange

Meetings fourth Tuesday of the month.

contact email: secretary@newtongrange.org

newtongrange.org


Mayfield and Easthouses

Mayfield and Easthouses

Meetings first Wednesday of the month

contact email: enquiries@mayfieldandeasthouses.cc

mayfieldandeasthouses.cc


Howgate

Howgate

Meetings fourth Wednesday of the month.

contact email:

www.howgate-village.com


Damhead

Damhead and District

Meetings bi-monthly starting on first Monday of the month.

contact email: damheadanddistrictcc@googlegroups.com

www.damheadcc.org.uk


Dalkeith

Dalkeith and District

Meetings 2nd Tuesday of the month.

contact email: info@dalkeithcc.org.uk

www.dalkeithcc.org.uk


Bonnyrigg and District

We always meet on the second Thursday of a Month.

contact email: bonnyriggdistrictcc@gmail.com

bonnyrigganddistrict.community-council.org.uk


Eskbank and Newbattle

Eskbank and Newbattle

Meetings second Wednesday of the month.

contact email: mailbox@eskbanknewbattlecc.org

www.eskbanknewbattlecc.org