ENCC and the Esk Rivers
Note that a Facebook page ENCC Esk River Improvement has been set up to record how ENCC is engaging with ERIG (the Esk River Improvement Group). It will gather community…
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…
New fireworks use and sale regulations issued
The following information has been circulated on behalf of Building Safer Communities, Scottish Government.From 30th June new regulations come into force which restrict the times of day and the volume…
Consultation on proposed development off Melville Gate road
Buccleuch Property – Sheriffhall South Community Consultation – Tuesday, 22 June, 3-7pm Buccleuch Property is bringing forward proposals for the construction of an employment development with an ancillary drive-through coffee…
Esk River Improvement Group (ERIG)
Note that the minutes of the meetings of ERIG are now available on MSP Colin Beattie's website at http://www.colinbeattiemsp.org/esk-river-improvement-group These are currently covered up until November. His Parliamentary Assistant's latest…
Booking system for Midlothian’s waste recycling centres?
Midlothian Council will not introduce a booking system for private vehicles visiting their recycling centre at Stobhill (commercial vehicles will still require to book). Details for the Stobhill recycling centre…
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…
Esk river: reporting of incidents
The Esk River Improvement Group (ERIG) requests that any urgent concerns about pollution incidents on the River Esk be reported to either SEPA or Scottish Water immediately. SEPA’s website is…
Recent pollution on the South Esk by Newbattle
Following reports on social media starting on Monday (Aug 3) of pollution on the South Esk apparently originating above Newbattle, Scott Fraser, Corporate Affairs Regional Manager with Scottish Water has…
Esk River Improvement Group (ERIG)
The first meeting of the Esk River Improvement Group (ERIG) convened by Colin Beattie MSP will be on Thursday 6th August 2020. The meeting will include updates from the Coal…