Speeding Traffic on our Roads
Traffic speeding on our roads is a continuing concern. To support allocation of more resources to deal with it we are advising residents to write to our local police to…
Winter ready event for walkers & cyclists
Tuesday 10th January 2023 1-4pm Danderhall Community Hub Pop along for the following (free of charge): Advice and tips on cycling and walking in winter conditions. Basic bike repairs. How…
Newbattle Sewage Leak
Around 10:40 hrs on Monday 11 July an ENCC member was alerted to a sewage leak where raw sewage was spewing out of the ground and accumulating along the footpath…
Revision of Eskbank & Ironmills Conservation Area
We have received the following regarding the Eskbank and Ironmills Conservation Area from Midlothian Council's Planning Directorate: We’re looking for your views on new planning guidance for Eskbank & Ironmills…
Action on speeding: 30 mph stickers for bins
As a contribution to our campaign for safer roads in our ward we (ENCC) have this week (ending Dec 19th) secured a (free) batch of stickers which residents can place…
Proposed road closures – consult by Oct 31
Midlothian Council have announced a one-week consultation - closing on Friday October 31 - on proposals to close Crawlees Road, Oatslie Road and Roslin Glen Road to vehicle traffic. Funded…
Hedging overhanging pavements
Please be aware that residents are required to cut back any hedging, trees or other garden growth on their premises which overhangs public pavements and paths. This can be enforced…
Introduction of temporary active travel measures during Covid-19
Midlothian Council is bidding for an initial £208,000 of Scottish Government money to make it safer for people to walk, cycle or ‘wheel’ locally. It is also inviting local people…