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Currie Community Council was first formed in 1981 under the terms of
the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, and consists of 15 elected
members together with various ex-officio members, including the local
councillors. There are also co-opted members, who have recently
included the Head Teacher of Currie Community High School and two of the senior
pupils.
The Community Councillors are residents of the area who act on behalf of local people to try to preserve those aspects of Currie, including Hermiston, Blinkbonny and Kinleith, which they believe are worth retaining, while also encouraging developments which will benefit the community and ensure that it will continue to thrive. All planning applications are monitored and where appropriate amendments are suggested or written objections are submitted. The theme over the years has been to ensure that the Green Belt is preserved and a recent concern has been to try to have a proposed 700 house development removed from the Local Development Plan. There is also general interest in maintaining and improving the environment and the provision and maintenance of flower tubs in the village. The Council was responsible for re-introducing the Riding of the Parish Boundaries in 1990 and this is now held annually along with the appointment of the Currie Ensign and Equerry, who lead the ride. The Currie Fair and Common Good Fund was instituted by the Council in 1990 to help with the expenses. Any surplus may be used for causes or projects which are for the common good of the residents of the area. One of the responsibilities of Community Councils is to seek and take note of the views of residents. The Currie Community Council meets at the Gibson Craig Hall on the second Monday of each month at 7.30 pm. These meetings are open to all local residents and a period is set aside for members of the public to raise matters of concern and to question the Council on any topic. This is one of the ways you can "have your say" on any decision or question which affects the public life of the area. You may also write or speak to a member of the Council or send a message through the internet. A report of each meeting appears in the Currie and Balerno News each month, and on this website. Gordon Browne
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