Agenda for MDCC meeting at 7pm on Tuesday the 17th of February 2025

MEETING of MERCHISTON DISTRICTS COMMUNITY COUNCIL 

Tuesday 17^th Feb 2026. 19.00 at Polwarth Tennis and Bowling Clubhouse 

In-person public meeting. Residents are invited to attend all MDCC meetings 

  

AGENDA: 

1. Introduction by Chair. Apologies for Absence. Declaration of Interest. 

2. Residents’ Issues Forum – Residents are invited to raise local issues of concern 

3. Police Report – Community Policing SW and SE Edinburgh invited to report activities 

4. Presentation by Edinburgh Garden Partners – Mara Barth, Community Coordinator https://www.edinburghgardenpartners.org.uk 

5. Minutes of MDCC Meeting on 20^th January 2026 (for approval). Matters Arising 

6. Chair’s Report – Ian Doig, MDCC Chair 

7. Planning Report – Mairianna Clyde, Planning Lead 

8. Licensing Report – Gordon Cameron, Licensing Lead 

9. Traffic Issues – Roma Menlowe, Vanessa Meadu, John McKenna 

10. Treasurer’s Report – Frances Hawarden, Treasurer 

11. City Councillors’ Reports – All CEC Ward 9 and 10 Councillors are invited to attend 

12. Other Reports and Correspondence 

13. Any Other Business 

14. Future Meetings: 17^th March, 19^th May, 16^th 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.