PUBLIC MEETING of MERCHISTON DISTRICTS COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Tuesday 15th Sept 2026 at 19.00. Polwarth Tennis and Bowling Clubhouse
Residents are invited to attend all MDCC meetings.
AGENDA:
- Napier University’s intention to sell its Merchiston campus site.
Guest Speakers: Professor Sue Rigby, (Principal, Napier University) and Michael Greenhalgh (Director of Finance, Strategy and Planning and Secretary to Napier University Court)
– Napier’s spokespersons invited to outline Napier’s’ intention to sell current site
– Open forum discussion, inviting comments from residents and other stakeholders
City Councillors, MSPs and MPs are invited to attend and participate in discussions
Places are limited by capacity of venue. Register to attend and submit your question in advance to Secretary of MDCC: merchistoncc@gmail.com - Residents’ Issues Forum – Residents are invited to raise any new local issues of concern
- Minutes of MDCC Meeting on 16th June 2026 (for approval).
- Apologies for Absence. Declaration of Interest. Matters Arising from previous meeting
- Chair’s Report – Ian Doig, MDCC Chair
- Planning Report – Mairianna Clyde, Planning Lead is unable to attend this meeting
- Licensing Report – Gordon Cameron, Licensing Lead
- Traffic Issues – Traffic Team Progress Report
- Leaf Clearing Project 2026/27 – Helen Zealley, Project Coordinator
- Treasurer’s Report – Frances Hawarden, Treasurer
- Polwarth Parish Church Appeal 2026
- City Councillors’ Reports – CEC Ward 9 and 10 Councillors are invited to attend
- Other Reports and Correspondence
- Any Other Business
Future Meetings: 20th October; 17th November (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