September 2004

ROSLIN AND BILSTON COMMUNITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF MEETING

Meeting No: 261

Minutes of the Community Council meeting held on 7 September 2004 at 8.00 pm in Bilston Pavilion.

PRESENT

Council
D. Hogg Chairperson
A. Fleming
J. Collins
M. Gordon Vice Chairperson
S. Kay Treasurer
M. Ewart Secretary

Public
F. Waller, E. Tungsten

1 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

The minutes of the August meeting were proposed by D. Hogg and seconded by M. Gordon.

2 APOLOGIES

Apologies were received from F. Renton, Cllr K. McIntosh and Cllr R. Imrie.

3 POLICE REPORT

No police report was available.

4 TREASURER'S REPORT

4.1 The Balance on 30 July 2004 was £1366.15

5 TRANSPORT REPORT

5.1 D. Hogg was approached by a resident who had been knocked back by the Council to build a disabled access drive-way in Castlelaw Crescent. D. Hogg to petition residents in the area for the square in Castlelaw Crescent to be grass-creted.
5.2 M. Gordon raised the issue about the recent waiting restrictions imposed in Meadow Place. He pointed out that there were no signs in place to show what the waiting restrictions and times are.
5.3 A. Fleming informed the committee that two kerbstones opposite 14 Penicuik Road had been pulled out the road. A. Fleming to inform Midlothian Council of this.

6 ENVIRONMENT REPORT

There was nothing to report.

7 PLANNING

7.1 Waste recycling Group (Scotland) Ltd, Oatslie Sandpit landfill Site, Cleugh Road. Amendment to the layout and restoration proposal for the landfill entrance area installation of electricity generating equipment to Saturday hours of working. No opposition.
7.2 Alexander Townsley Gordon, carnethy View, Bilston. Outline permission for residential development at Land At Burnbank Terrace, Bilston. No opposition.
7.3 Mrs Robson, 3A Manse Road Roslin. Installation of replacement windows. No opposition.

8 CORRESPONDENCE

8.1 David Williamson, Midlothian Council - Withdrawal of Public Payphone in Moorfoot View.
8.2 Alanna Sperling, Scottish Water - Esk Valley (Phase 5) Sewar Rehabilitation
8.3 NHS Lothian - Improving Care, Investing in Change 2004, Consultation
8.4 Midlothian News
8.5 Elaine Richardson, Midlothian Council - Midlothian Doors Open Day
8.6 Bill Flanagan, Coalfield Communities Campaign
8.7 Midlothian Council - Minutes of Meetings
8.8 MVA - Newsletter
8.10 Jenny Pendreigh - Planning Aid for Scotland
8.11 Lande Wolsey, New Leaf - Options Community Guidance

9 ANY OTHER BUSINESS

9.1 A. Fleming informed the Council that the sign Outside the Original hotel is being covered by an overgrown tree.
9.2 Community Council newsletter has been approved and will be delivered to homes in Roslin and Bilston.
9.3 A letter was received from D. Watson regarding her resignation from the committee.

10 NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be the Annual General Meeting to be held on 28 September 2004 at 8.00pm in Roslin Community Hall.