He has been briefed on Currie's transport needs and problems and will give his perspective on the issues. As always, this will be in the Gibson-Craig Hall at 7.30 pm and everyone is welcome. Health Topics being discussed with Pentlands Medical Centre include disabled access to the Health Centre, access to the play park if rebuilt in the field, the new appointments system for doctors and research into new health services required locally. Planning Objections are being pursued to several housing proposals. The tactics of the developers include submitting a different application for the same piece of ground before a previous one has been disposed of, then withdrawing the first one in an attempt to confuse objectors.
Objectors have to write in again referring to the new plan, or their previous letter is disregarded.
The Riccarton Arms Hotel intend to build a beer garden at the rear, which should be very pleasant. James Thomson's cottage Mount Parnassus, at Poet's Glen, Mid Kinleith, has been damaged by fire. The council asked for its historic significance to be respected in the restoration. Planning Convener Archie Clark is processing a mountain of paperwork in order to make the case for preservation of the Green Belt around Currie. More improvements to the park are being considered - including a path with a trim course along it.