Recent water and waste water issues
We are aware of several issues, especially waste water surges from manholes and inspection sites, following yesterday evening's (Sunday 14th Aug) heavy rain during the thunderstorm. We encourage all residents…
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…
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…
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…