Meeting No: 273

Minutes of the Community Council meeting held on 4 October 2005 at 8.00pm in Roslin Community Hall.

PRESENT

Council
D. Hogg Chairperson
D. Dignan
A. Fleming
M. Gordon Vice Chairperson
S. Kay Treasurer
F. Renton
M. Ewart Secretary

Public
Cllr. K. McIntosh, J. Sangster

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, J. Collins and Cllr R. Imrie.

3 POLICE REPORT
No report available

4 TREASURER'S REPORT
4.1 The Balance on 30 September was £917.52

5 TRANSPORT REPORT
5.1 Parking restrictions are to be introduced on Springfield Place, Wallace Crescent, Manse Road and Station Road. A public meeting was held and residents were invited along. A member of the public enquired as to whether restrictions could also be placed on the corner of Main Street. Cllr K. McIntosh will see if this can be put into the next stage of the plan.
5.2 A member of the public has enquired about the renewal of the bus contract in Roslin. F. Renton pointed out that the contract expires next summer. Cllr R. Imrie to check with Transport Department.

6 PLANNING
6.1 Mr and Mrs Clark, erection of a conservatory at 3 Downing Court, Roslin. No opposition
6.2 Waste Recycling Group Ltd, amendment to planning permission 04/00694/FUL to increase pre-settlement contours to facilitate final restoration at Oatslie Sandpit Landfill. No opposition.
6.3 Mr and Mrs Smith, erection of a conservatory at 43 Rosabelle Road, Roslin. No opposition.
6.4 Scottish Enterprise, erection of bio-technology manufacturing unit at Bush Loan Road, Bilston. No opposition.
6.5 Portakabin Ltd, erection of office building at Pentland Science Park, Bush Loan Road, Bilston. No opposition.

7 CORRESPONDENCE
7.1 Scottish Wildlife Trust - Roslin Glen Reserve Annual Report.
7.2 Stewarts Turf - Leaflet
7.3 Midlothian Council - Minutes of meetings
7.4 Midlothian News
7.5 The Local Channel - Application Form
7.6 Lothian and Borders, Fire and Rescue Service - Consultation

8 ANY OTHER BUSINESS
8.1 A. Fleming noted that the post box on Crusader Drive had been removed. The community council was not made aware of this. M. Ewart to check with Royal Mail.
8.2 J. Sangster is planning to open a Go-Kart centre at ground next to the Gowkley Moss roundabout. He is to present a full proposal at the next meeting.
8.3 F. Renton to order a wreath for Remembrance Day.

9 NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be held on 1 November at 8.00pm in Bilston Pavilion.

The meeting closed at 8.55pm
ROSLIN AND BILSTON COMMUNITY COUNCIL
NOTICE OF MEETING

The next meeting of Roslin and Bilston Community Council will be on Tuesday 1 November 2005 at 8.00pm in Bilston Pavilion.

AGENDA

1 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

2 APOLOGIES - F. Renton

3 TREASURERS REPORT - Shelley Kay

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

5 TRANSPORT REPORT - F. Renton

6 ENVIRONMENT REPORT

7 PLANNING

8 CORRESPONDENCE

9 ANY OTHER BUSINESS

10 NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 6 December at 8pm in Roslin Community Hall

End.