Minutes of the Community Council meeting held on 2 August 2005 at 8.00pm in Bilston Pavilion.

PRESENT

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

Public
Cllr. K. McIntosh, P.C. L. Murie

1 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
The minutes of the June meeting were proposed by D. Hogg and seconded by S. Kay.

2 APOLOGIES
Apologies were received from F. Renton and Cllr R. Imrie.

3 POLICE REPORT
3.1 During the month of July there were 15 reported crimes of these were in Bilston and the remainder in Roslin. 7 of these were solved.
3.2 M. Gordon enquired about the increasing amount of people in Bilston Glen. P.C. Murie advised that the numbers did swell over the G8 period but have now returned back to the level before the summit.
3.3 A new way of reporting incidents is to be introduced over the next few months but Lothian and Borders Police in the Penicuik. Members of the public can report incidents via a postal form. P.C. Murie passed round the forms and advised the committee of how they are used.

4 TREASURER'S REPORT
4.1 The Balance on 25 July was £915.96

5 TRANSPORT REPORT
5.1 A. Fleming enquired about a bus service in Roslin during the on-going Lothian Bus driver's over time ban. M. Ewart advised that Lothian Buses were running a special 15A service that covered Penicuik, Roslin, Bilston and Auchendinny to Fairmilehead where passengers would then be transferred onto a waiting 15A into the city centre.

6 BILSTON CLINIC
6.1 K. McIntosh is looking into getting a safe crossing near the Gowkley Moss roundabout for villagers to access the new Roslin Surgery but foot.
6.2 K. McIntosh has also received figures from Dr. MacDonald regarding about where patients who use the surgery live.

7 PLANNING
7.1 Mr Graham Saunders, erection of a conservatory at Lea Park Road, Roslin. No opposition.
7.2 Mr and Mrs Easton, formation of driveway at 14 Allermuir Avenue, Bilston. Permission granted with conditions.

8 CORRESPONDENCE
8.1 Waverly Railway Project - Newsletter
8.2 Orange - Newsletter
8.3 Calor Scottish Community of the Year - Deadline Extension
8.4 Forestry Commission Scotland - Consultation on a Review of the Scottish Forestry Strategy
8.5 Scottish Executive - Modernising the planning system
8.6 Options Community Guidance Summer Workshops
8.7 New Dial-a-Bus information leaflet
8.8 Stewarts Turf - Why have a pitch no one plays on?

9 ANY OTHER BUSINESS
9.1 A. Fleming has reported a ton bag of gravel stones on Penicuik Road.
9.2 The loop system in Roslin Community Hall is to be fitted over the next few weeks.

10 NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be held on 6 September at 8.00pm in Roslin Community Hall. The following meeting will be the Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday 20 September at 8.00pm in Bilston Pavilion.

The meeting closed at 9.15pm
ROSLIN AND BILSTON COMMUNITY COUNCIL
NOTICE OF MEETING

The next meeting of Roslin and Bilston Community Council will be on Tuesday 20 September 2005 at 8.00pm Bilston Pavilion.

AGENDA

1 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

2 APOLOGIES

3 POLICE REPORT - P.C. Murie/P.C. Robinson

4 TRANSPORT REPORT - F. Renton

5 ENVIRONMENT REPORT

6 ELECTION OF COMMITTEE

7 NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 3rd October at 8pm in Bilston Pavilion

End