MEETING of MERCHISTON DISTRICTS COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Tuesday 17th Feb 2026. 19.00 at Polwarth Tennis and Bowling Clubhouse
In-person public meeting. Residents are invited to attend all MDCC meetings
AGENDA:
- Introduction by Chair. Apologies for Absence. Declaration of Interest.
- Residents’ Issues Forum – Residents are invited to raise local issues of concern
- Police Report – Community Policing SW and SE Edinburgh invited to report activities
- Presentation by Edinburgh Garden Partners – Mara Barth, Community Coordinator https://www.edinburghgardenpartners.org.uk
- Minutes of MDCC Meeting on 20th January 2026 (for approval). Matters Arising
- Chair’s Report – Ian Doig, MDCC Chair
- Planning Report – Mairianna Clyde, Planning Lead
- Licensing Report – Gordon Cameron, Licensing Lead
- Traffic Issues – Roma Menlowe, Vanessa Meadu, John McKenna
- Treasurer’s Report – Frances Hawarden, Treasurer
- City Councillors’ Reports – All CEC Ward 9 and 10 Councillors are invited to attend
- Other Reports and Correspondence
- Any Other Business
- Future Meetings: 17th March, 19th May, 16th June (No meeting April, July, Aug and Dec)
Note: MDCC meetings may be recorded to facilitate writing minutes of meetings.
By joining the meeting, you are giving your consent in that regard.
Native of Glasgow but now resident in Merchiston. Background in senior roles within major international corporations specialising in Medical Devices for Heart and Vascular surgery, involving substantial and frequent international travel throughout the world. Now serve on boards of two Scottish based Medical device companies in non-executive and advisory role. Also assist in an advisory, mentoring and lecture capacity for various non-profit institutions. Enthusiastic about Community Council work and representing residents with issues, concerns and problems within the Merchiston and Districts area.
