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Meetings The Council meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 7.30 pm in the Council Chambers in Quality Street. Meetings are open to members of the public, attended by member of the local press, and are usually reported to by the local police. In attendance are the two North Berwick East Lothian Councillors and the Chairman of the North Berwick Business Assn. Minutes Minutes are published on the notice board outside the Police Station and on this web site |
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Calor Scottish Community of the Year - Winners Older People 2004 The Council was delighted when its submission to the Scottish Community of the Year awards in 2004 was outright winner in the Older People category. The submission focussed on the community effort to bring in to being the purpose built Day Care Centre in St Andrew Street demonstrating how local vision and support helped to raise a substantial amount of the funding required. The awards were made at a ceremony in Edinburgh by HRH Prince Charles Duke of Rothsay seen above presenting the award to CC Chairman Mrs Pat Burton. |
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The Royal Burgh of North Berwick Community Council, to give it its full title, was created when the old Town Council ceased to exist after the Local Government re-organisation in 1974. There are 12 Councillors, who stand independently of any political party, and are elected for a 4 year term. In the event of a vacancy occurring between elections Councillors may be co-opted. The role of the Council is primarily one of consultation and conveying the views of the community to public bodies in particular East Lothian Council, the M.S.P. and Westminster MP. Current Statute provides for N.B. Community Council to be consulted by E. Lothian Council on planning matters relating to the town. The majority of Councillors represent the Community Council on North Berwick and East Lothian bodies such as N.B. High School Board, East Lothian Tourist Forum, Twinning Assn. and N.B.Trust. The Council endeavours to to support the community with publication and delivery to all households 3 times a year of "North Berwick News" , a community newsletter, and support for the development of this portal. Through it's pages N. B. News has been able to provide support for such projects as the Seabird Centre, Day Care Centre, North Berwick in Bloom, Scout Hall refurbishment and the Volunteer car scheme amongst many. The Council also sponsors the annual Law Race, organises the annual Crawford and Calder Cup putting competitions for residents and visitors and hosts Civic Receptions for parties of overseas visitors. |
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