November 2004

ROSLIN AND BILSTON COMMUNITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF MEETING

Meeting No: 264

Minutes of the Community Council meeting held on 2 November 2004 at 8.00 pm in Roslin Community Hall.

PRESENT

Council
M. Gordon Vice Chairperson
A. Fleming
S. Kay Treasurer
F. Renton Transport
M. Ewart Secretary

Public
D. Mellstrom, Cllr K. McIntosh, Cllr R. Imrie, G. Little, J. Sharp, C. Sharp, G. McFaden, P.C. L. Murie

1 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

The minutes of the October meeting were proposed by S. Kay and seconded by A. Fleming.

2 APOLOGIES

Apologies were received from D. Hogg and J. Collins.

3 POLICE REPORT

3.1 In the last month there were 7 crimes reported, 2 in Bilston and 5 in Roslin.
3.2 Secretary apologised to P.C. Murie and P.C. Robinson about lack of notice to changes of meetings. Email addresses and phone numbers have been exchanged to resolve the communication problem.
3.3 P.C. Murie informed the committee that the amount of youngsters hanging about Roslin Glen in the evenings has dropped and they seem to have moved away.
3.4 A. Fleming informed P.C. Murie that there was a lot of broken glass in Roslin Park, where youngsters had been braking bottles.
3.5 P.C. Murie informed the council a new Youth Club has started in the Community Hall and was aiming to take youngsters off the streets at night. This new club has been very successful since it started operating.
3.6 P.C. Muire also informed the committee that the Eco Warriors were still present in Bilston Glen.

4 POWER SYSTEMS

4.1 G. Little from Power Systems gave a brief explanation about the company and how the Power supply in Roslin and Bilston is shared. He answered questions from committee members and from the public. He also left leaflets and cards with the community council.

5 MIDLOTHIAN LOCAL PLAN REVIEW

5.1 A. Fleming and M. Gordon attended a workshop about the Local Plan Review. The Community Council received maps of the areas around Roslin and Bilston where builders indicated they would like to develop housing and industry. K. McIntosh and R. Imrie expanded on the plan. F. Renton agreed that she would attend one of the travelling workshops. She will report back at the next meeting and the committee will then decide on the local plan.

6 TREASURERS REPORT

6.1 The balance is £1378.
6.2 An invoice was received from Nimmo's Colour Printers totalling £299 for production of the Community Newsletter.

7 TRANSPORT REPORT
7.1 F. Renton is in correspondence with others about a Midlothian transport forum.

8 ENVIROMENT REPORT
8.1 D. Hogg wishes to thank all the adults and children who took part in the Bilston Glen clear up.

9 PLANNING
9.1 Mr R. Randall, 20B Station Road, Roslin. Replace existing windows with white UPVC windows. No objection.
9.2 The Roslin Biotechnology Centre, The Roslin Institute, Roslin. Amendment of condition 5 of application 99/00404/Ful (for the erection of 1 scientific research building and associated car parking and landscaping) to extend the time for commencement of development by five years.

10 CORRESPONDENCE
10.1 Midlothian Council - Review of Local Plans
10.2 David Williamson, Head of Planning, Midlothian Council - Proposed withdrawal of Public Payphones.
10.3 Midlothian Council - Minutes of Cabinet Meetings
10.4 Scottish Wildlife Trust - Woodland Felling and Planting in Roslin Glen
10.5 Julie Bell, NHS 24 - Invitation to Presentation

11 ANY OTHER BUSINESS
11.1 I. Stewart from Roslin Fun Day committee wanted to know if the Community Council would like to be involved in its Christmas events. The committee agreed to pay for refreshments and split the donation for the band.
11.2 Closure of Bilston Clinic - in absence of D. Hogg and K. Collins this will be brought up at the next meeting.
11.3 A. Fleming to lay wreath on Remembrance Sunday. M. Ewart to arrange wreath.
11.4 M. Ewart thanked everyone who delivered the Community Council newsletters.
11.5 Letter received from Gus McFaden requesting a donation for their children to compete at a competition. It was agreed that we gave a donation of £50 per child.

12 NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be held on 7 December 2004 at 8.00pm in Bilston Pavilion.

The meeting closed at 10.00pm