Environment news

• Bird flu outbreak confirmed near Penicuik

  Published on 23 Dec 2025

  Bird keepers and the public are being urged to act following a confirmed outbreak of Highly Pathogenic avian influenza in a premises near Penicuik last night on 22 December.

• Book a free Bonfire Night waste uplift

  Published on 6 Oct 2025

  Residents can book free uplift of combustible materials in the run up to Bonfire Night from Friday 10 October. Please note all slots were filled by Wednesday 15 October.

• Gardening contest honours Midlothian’s best outdoor spaces

  Published on 3 Oct 2025

  A stunning DIY refurbishment of a weed-strewn back yard in Woodburn has landed the top prize in the council’s annual tenant’s garden competition.

• New visitor parking system introduced at Vogrie Country Park

  Published on 22 Sep 2025

  A new automated parking system is now in place at Vogrie Country Park.

• Council challenging Scottish Government decision

  Published on 2 Sep 2025

  Midlothian Council is challenging a decision made by the Scottish Government to grant consent for a battery storage site.

• A New Partnership for Environmental Change in the Lothian Esk River Catchment

  Published on 25 Jun 2025

  A new partnership has been formed to help restore nature and address climate change in the Lothian Esk river catchment area.

• Public litter bin upgrade underway across Midlothian

  Published on 5 Jun 2025

  A plan to transform Midlothian’s public spaces is underway with hundreds of new and refurbished litter bins set to be installed across the county.

• Pedal power: Penicuik bike project secures £1000 recycling grant

  Published on 13 Mar 2025

  Re-Cycles Penicuik repair, refurbish, and sell on donated bikes at low cost to local residents - now they've been awarded £1000 to help their sustainability mission.

• Even more chances of winning LitterLotto cash prizes

  Published on 14 Feb 2025

  After our successful launch of a free to enter cash draw for recycling at home, we have teamed up with LitterLotto again, this time to encourage local people to bin litter. 

• Warning for bird keepers

  Published on 6 Feb 2025

  Bird keepers are being instructed to follow strict measures to help protect their flocks from the threat of avian flu. This is in response to a recent increase in cases of Avian Influenza.

• Share your weather stories to help Midlothian Council respond to climate change  

  Published on 23 Sep 2024

  With Scotland’s Climate Week taking place 23-29 September people living and working in and visitors to Midlothian Council are being asked to share their weather stories as part of a project looking at

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