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Midlothian Tenants Day - Saturday 26 May

Published on 11 May 2012

All Council tenants are invited to the Midlothian Tenants Day in Dalkeith Arts Centre.

Tickets still available for Midlothian Schools Big Band gig with Dennis Rollins’ Velocity Trio

Published on 4 May 2012

There are still some tickets remaining for the Midlothian Schools Big Band gig with Dennis Rollins’ Velocity Trio later this month – and we’re urging jazz lovers to book fast before they all sell out.

Pre-exam support available for Midlothian school pupils

Published on 23 April 2012

Secondary school pupils and parents about the range of extra support and advice available to them during the pre-exam period.

Trading Standards warn residents about unsafe petrol storage

Published on 2 April 2012

Our Trading Standards team are warning local residents about the severe dangers of unsafe petrol storage.

Tickets now available for Midlothian Schools Big Band gig with Dennis Rollins

Published on 26 March 2012

There’s a real treat in store for Midlothian jazz lovers this May.

Kids in Care Krew nominated for 2012 Young Scot Award

Published on 19 March 2012

Midlothian Kids in Care Krew (KICK) members are celebrating after their group was nominated for a prestigious 2012 Young Scot Award.

Sporting Superstars visit Dalkeith for Sport Relief

Published on 19 March 2012

Dalkeith High School welcomed some very special celebrity guests on Friday morning (16 March) for a fundraising event in support of Sport Relief 2012.

Successful prosecution of Midlothian benefit cheat

Published on 12 March 2012

Midlothian Council is continuing to get across the message that benefit fraud will not be tolerated, following the successful prosecution of a Midlothian resident.

St Luke’s Primary pupil among best in Scotland in football strip design contest

Published on 12 March 2012

A young pupil at St Luke’s RC Primary School has been congratulated after being shortlisted as a runner-up in an innovative football strip design competition.

Author Alison Irvine celebrates World Book Day

Published on 9 March 2012

Thursday 1 March was World Book Day, and local adult learners marked the occasion at Dalkeith Library with a very special invited guest - well-known Glasgow-based author Alison Irvine.

Midlothian Libraries to launch new guide to Council Archives

Published on 2 March 2012

Midlothian Libraries have prepared a new guide to our archive collection. The guide will be launched at a free event to be held at Dalkeith Arts Centre at 10am on Saturday 24 March.

Learn more about equality with free training course

Published on 2 March 2012

Midlothian residents have a fresh opportunity to learn more about the subject of equality by taking part in a free training course, which will research the theme of ‘a more equal Midlothian’.

Newbattle to host exciting range of free activities to celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March

Published on 27 February 2012

An exciting range of free events and activities will take place at Newbattle Community Learning Centre to celebrate International Women’s Day on Thursday 8 March.

Newbattle High School wins prestigious award

Published on 17 February 2012

Newbattle Community High School’s Peak Performance Academies project won a prestigious national award for excellence.

Make your mark on Dalkeith's new heritage trail

Published on 17 February 2012

Midlothian Artist in Residence Susan T. Grant is asking Midlothian residents to think about their favourite memories of Dalkeith Town Centre for a new public art project.

Mayfield and Newtongrange Libraries to close temporarily in March for refurbishment

Published on 17 February 2012

Midlothian Libraries have announced that Mayfield and Newtongrange libraries are to close temporarily in March, to enable refurbishment work to be carried out.

Learn more about babysitting and childcare, with new evening course for secondary pupils

Published on 13 February 2012

Midlothian secondary school pupils in years S2-S6 can learn more about babysitting and childcare with a new Tuesday evening course at Newbattle.

Create your own comic, with our new IT and photography course for secondary pupils

Published on 13 February 2012

Midlothian secondary pupils can learn how to create their own comics, with a new evening course at Newbattle.

Free Mela on 4 March to celebrate Midlothian’s diversity

Published on 10 February 2012

We are inviting the whole community to come along and join the fun at a Wellbeing Mela on 4 March.

Frankie Boyle and Miles Jupp entertain the audience at Dalkeith Library for Love Your Library Day

Published on 4 February 2012

The popular comic duo were performing in support of 'Love Your Library Day'.

Develop your group leadership skills with free evening course in Newbattle

Published on 30 January 2012

Our Community Learning and Development team have launched a free course for anyone interested in developing their group leadership skills.

Learn how to trace your family history at Loanhead Library

Published on 30 January 2012

Midlothian residents wanting to learn more about their family history are being encouraged to sign up for a course at Loanhead Library.

Out of School clubs for Midlothian youngsters

Published on 30 January 2012

We are reminding parents and pupils about the wide range of Out of School clubs available for local youngsters. The clubs are organised by our Community Learning and Development team.

Week-long Library Fines Amnesty from this Saturday 4 February

Published on 30 January 2012

Midlothian Libraries are reminding residents about their one-off, week-long library fines amnesty, which runs from this Saturday 4 February until Saturday 11 February.

Danderhall Library challenge community to empty their shelves for Love your Library Day

Published on 27 January 2012

Danderhall Library has laid down a challenge to the local community to come along and try to empty the shelves, by borrowing as many of their 10,000 books as possible.

Free ‘Introduction to Youth Work’ course in Mayfield

Published on 23 January 2012

Our Community Learning and Development team have launched a free course for anyone interested in working with young people.

Free career planning and coaching course for Midlothian women

Published on 23 January 2012

Our Community Learning and Development team have organised a free career planning and coaching course for local women.

Loanhead Ceilidh on Fri 27 Jan to raise funds for School Bands' summer trip

Published on 20 January 2012

There’s a great night of traditional music and entertainment in prospect for Midlothian residents.

Midlothian Libraries to offer week-long Fines Amnesty from Saturday 4-11 February

Published on 16 January 2012

Saturday 4 February is Love your Library Day here in Midlothian and, to celebrate, Midlothian Libraries are offering people with overdue library books a one-off, week-long fines amnesty.

Midlothian launches Spring Adult Learning Programme

Published on 16 January 2012

We have launched our spring 2012 Adult Learning Programme, packed with cost-effective learning opportunities to suit all tastes and interests.

Frankie Boyle & Miles Jupp to join our 'Love your Library Day' celebrations on 4 Feb

Published on 16 January 2012

Libraries across Midlothian are busy gearing up for Love your Library Day, which takes place on Saturday 4 February.

Bilston Nursery closed today (Friday 13 Jan)

Published on 13 January 2012

Bilston Nursery will be closed today (Friday 13 January) to facilitate repairs to the roof and electrical equipment.

Midlothian wins Silver and goes for Gold in Local Government Excellence Awards

Published on 19 December 2011

We have been short-listed as a potential Gold medal winner in the 2011 local government Excellence Awards.

Public meeting on 24 November about new Woodburn Community Hub

Published on 21 November 2011

A public meeting will be held on 24 November to enable local residents to have their say on the design of Woodburn’s new Community Hub.

Local residents respond to the challenge of building a more equal Midlothian

Published on 21 November 2011

A group of local residents have been hard at work over recent months, conducting in-depth research on the theme of ‘a more equal Midlothian’.

Our website is now in Scottish Top 10 - independent survey

Published on 7 November 2011

Our website has soared 266 places and is now rated as one of the top 10 in Scotland and among the top 20% of local authority websites across the UK.

Book now for 2011 Festival of Music at the Usher Hall

Published on 31 October 2011

This year’s Midlothian Schools Festival of Music concert is just around the corner – and tickets are already selling out fast.

Our campaign on Hillend hits gold

Published on 14 October 2011

Campaign to keep Hillend open honoured

£1/2million plan submitted to develop Midlothian Snowsports Centre at Hillend

Published on 10 October 2011

Plans have been submitted for proposed new slope developments at Midlothian Snowsports Centre at Hillend.

Successful prosecution of Midlothian benefit cheat

Published on 3 October 2011

Midlothian Council is continuing to get across the message that benefit fraud will not be tolerated, following the successful prosecution of a Midlothian resident.

Film award for Midlothian youth

Published on 5 September 2011

Midlothian Youth Platform are celebrating their success after their documentary on anti-social behaviour won the prestigious ‘best film’ award at the Scottish Parliament’s Young People’s Day.

Looking for help finding the right childcare for your family?

Published on 5 September 2011

Now that the new school year is under way, Midlothian Council is reminding parents about its Childcare Information Service

Secondary School elections to Midlothian Youth Platform

Published on 5 September 2011

Midlothian secondary school students are being invited to stand for election to the Midlothian Youth Platform (MYP). Each secondary school will elect three representatives to MYP for a two year term.

Free English language classes in Penicuik - 6 September

Published on 2 September 2011

Penicuik-area residents whose first language is not English are being invited to improve their English-language skills by taking a free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) course.

Penicuik man to join Nelson Mandela as a freeman

Published on 26 August 2011

A Penicuik man is to be given "freeman" of Midlothian status.

Autumn 2011 Adult Learning Programme now available

Published on 22 August 2011

Midlothian Council’s Autumn 2011 Adult Learning Programme is now available, with courses on offer to suit a wide range of interests.

Free training course – equality in Midlothian

Published on 22 August 2011

Midlothian residents have an opportunity to learn more about the issue of equality by taking part in a free training course, which will research the theme of ‘a more equal Midlothian’.

New pothole repair product a first!

Published on 10 August 2011

An innovative product that has been used for repairing holes on airport runways is being used with great success for repairing Midlothian roads and potholes.

Family Fun Mela and Music event

Published on 8 August 2011

Fun for all the family at Lasswade High School on Friday 12 August.

Free English language courses from MALANI

Published on 1 August 2011

Midlothian residents whose first language is not English are being invited to improve their English-language skills by taking a free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) course.

Old Dalkeith High School demolition

Published on 29 July 2011

Demolition will begin at the former Dalkeith High School on Monday 1 August.

New Head Teacher for Dalkeith High School

Published on 29 July 2011

We have appointed Mr Colin Gerrie as the new Head Teacher of Dalkeith High School. Mr Gerrie will take up his post on 18 August, in time for the start of the new school year.

Council to consider alternatives to split-site secondary for Penicuik

Published on 26 July 2011

The idea of a proposed merged split-site secondary school for Penicuik looks likely to be dropped by Midlothian Council. This follows an elected members’ seminar earlier today (26 July).

Midlothian teens: read to win an Amazon Voucher

Published on 13 July 2011

Our libraries have devised an alternative local reading challenge for children aged 11 to 15 who feel they are too old to take part in the national "Circus Stars" summer reading challenge.

Continued improvement welcomed after successful school year

Published on 11 July 2011

Thanks to all the pupils, parents and staff at Midlothian schools for their hard work over the previous school year.

Beeslack teacher wins home economics award

Published on 8 July 2011

A Beeslack Community High School teacher has won a prestigious national education award for her work in Home Economics.

Cornbank Primary achieves 3rd Green Eco-Schools Flag

Published on 1 July 2011

Pupils, parents and staff at Cornbank St James Primary School have been congratulated after the school was awarded a 3rd Green Flag under the Eco-Schools programme.

Council thanks residents for taking part in Penicuik schools consultation

Published on 27 June 2011

We would like to thank everybody who took part in the recent consultation on the future of secondary education in Penicuik.

Lasswade pupil becomes 20-millionth login to Glow

Published on 27 June 2011

Lasswade PS pupil Abbie Watt has won a top-of-the range tablet PC just by doing her school work.

Midlothian’s Young Scots fly the flag for Commonwealth Games

Published on 24 June 2011

Cathy McKenzie, Karen Watson and Ryan Sturrock have stepped forward to be Commonwealth Games 2014 Youth Legacy Ambassadors for Midlothian.

Roll Up! Roll Up! Circus Stars now at your local library!

Published on 21 June 2011

If you find it difficult to think of ways to amuse your kids during the school holidays just get them to join the Summer Reading Challenge!

Midlothian Youth Platform congratulated on win

Published on 20 June 2011

Members of the Midlothian Youth Platform are celebrating their success after winning a 2011 Rotary Club Volunteers’ Week Award for organisational support.

Newtongrange PS receives positive inspection report

Published on 17 June 2011

Newtongrange Primary School and Nursery Class have received a positive inspection report from HM Inspectorate of Education.

Cuiken Primary School and Nursery Class receive positive inspection report

Published on 17 June 2011

Cuiken Primary School and Nursery Class have received a positive inspection report from HM Inspectorate of Education. They were inspected by the HMIE in February 2011

Secondary pupils urged to apply for Education Maintenance Allowance

Published on 10 June 2011

Midlothian secondary school students aged 16 years and older are being urged to take advantage of the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA).

Bonnyrigg set for further £60,000+ investment

Published on 7 June 2011

Work on the final phase of a £1.4m revamp of Bonnyrigg town centre is set to begin in the summer.

Secondary Schools' Art Exhibition - 14-19 June

Published on 3 June 2011

The Midlothian annual Schools' Art Exhibition will take place at the National Mining Museum in Newtongrange.

Switch off the digital switchover bandits

Published on 31 May 2011

Our trading standards experts have warned the public about conmen seeking to take advantage of digital switchover to exploit the vulnerable.

Job done: Dalkeith Community Centre back to normal opening arrangements

Published on 30 May 2011

Midlothian Council continuing to support communities in coping with gas supply problems

Most homes back on gas in Woodburn

Published on 29 May 2011

Over 500 homes in Woodburn have now had their gas supply restored.

Public meeting on 31 May to create Dalkeith Development Trust

Published on 23 May 2011

Public meeting on 31st May to create a Dalkeith Development Trust

Local children need you!

Published on 18 May 2011

Do you have a spare room in your home? Would you like to help a child in need? If so, why not consider fostering?

MS fundraising event at Newtongrange Library

Published on 18 May 2011

Pop into Newtongrange Library for a scrumptious cake break on Friday 20 May from 11:00 - 12.30 to raise money for the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Frontline services protected despite central government cuts

Published on 17 May 2011

Midlothian took £5m out of its budget in 2010-11 while still protecting frontline services.

Pupils stride out for Walk to School Week

Published on 13 May 2011

During National Walk to School Week, pupils from each primary school in every Midlothian town will walk to their nearest school carrying banners promoting walking to school.

Statement from Midlothian North and Musselburgh Constituency Returning Officer Kenneth Lawrie

Published on 6 May 2011

Statement from Midlothian North and Musselburgh Constituency Returning Officer Kenneth Lawrie

Consultation on future of Penicuik secondary schools

Published on 6 May 2011

We are running a formal consultation on the future provision of secondary education in Penicuik.

Holiday Playscheme funded for next 3 years

Published on 2 May 2011

We have committed to funding our popular Holiday Playscheme for children with disabilities for the next 3 years. Changes are also being made to the scheme's allocation and transport policies.

Midlothian Development Plan Scheme No. 3 published

Published on 15 April 2011

Midlothian Council has published a new development plan scheme for its forthcoming Local Development Plan.

Midlothian to go dark for Earth Hour

Published on 23 March 2011

Lights are set to go out across Midlothian at 20:30 on Saturday 26 March as the Council and local residents show their support for Earth Hour.

Drumming for Excellence at Bonnyrigg Primary School

Published on 22 March 2011

Drumming is being used to enhance the learning experience for pupils of all ages.

Dalkeith young people collect memories of local centre

Published on 15 March 2011

A group of Dalkeith young people are asking for help in collecting people’s photos and recollections of the local community centre.

Pathhead Gas public meeting

Published on 11 March 2011

The meeting is being held at 17.30 on Friday 18 March in Pathhead Village Hall.

Pay by Direct Debit and enter £2000 prize draw

Published on 8 March 2011

Anyone who pays their Council Tax or Housing Rent on time each month is included in a prize draw for holiday vouchers worth £2,000.

Disappointment at conservation funding decision for Gorebridge

Published on 3 March 2011

Historic Scotland has decided not to award funding for a Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS) in Gorebridge.

Council joins Supplier Development Programme

Published on 28 February 2011

We have signed up to the Supplier Development Programme, which helps small and medium-sized businesses improve their performance in winning public sector contracts.

Wide-ranging consultation begins on secondary education in Penicuik

Published on 25 February 2011

The consultation process will include school staff, pupils, parents, Trade Unions and the wider community.

Midlothian MSYP nominated for Scottish Variety Awards

Published on 25 February 2011

Danielle Rowley, a Midlothian member of the Scottish Youth Parliament, has been nominated in the ‘Up and Coming Young Politician of the Year’ category for the Scottish Variety Awards.

Support the White Ribbon Campaign on 9th March

Published on 25 February 2011

White Ribbon Scotland – a nationwide campaign opposed to violence against women – will be the topic of an open information morning in Dalkeith Library on 9th March from 9.30-11am.

People of Penicuik – have your say

Published on 25 February 2011

The people of Penicuik and the surrounding district have the opportunity to help shape their future.

Care Commission gives Highbank thumbs-up

Published on 24 February 2011

Highbank Care Home and Highbank Day Care for Older People, run by Midlothian Council, have received “Good” and “Very Good” ratings from the Care Commission.

Council agrees balanced budget for 2011/12

Published on 24 February 2011

A package of measures were agreed this week to meet our budget gap.

Winning designs for a healthier lifestyle

Published on 23 February 2011

Midlothian pupils have designed bright and colourful banners to promote healthy healthy living.

Join in the Midnight Football League

Published on 18 February 2011

Football loving 12 to 18 year olds can still join in Midlothian’s Midnight League.

Cherry Road reopens

Published on 17 February 2011

The Cherry Road Resource Centre is reopening on Monday 21 February following phase one of a £220,000 refurbishment.

Recycling Plastics Award for Council

Published on 16 February 2011

Midlothian collected the highest amount of kilogrammes of plastic per household per year.

Midlothian House car park closure

Published on 10 February 2011

The car park at Midlothian Council's headquarters in Dalkeith will be closed for the next 2 Sundays (13 and 20 February) to allow essential work to be completed.

£1.2m new future for Dalkeith

Published on 10 February 2011

The scheme to regenerate Dalkeith begins today (Thursday). The work on the town's High Street includes improvements to roads, pavements and street lighting.

Promote your club in the East Regional Festival of Sport

Published on 8 February 2011

Take up the opportunity to Promote Your Club in the East Regional Festival of Sport. The closing date is 12 noon on 10 February 2011.

More support for family carers

Published on 4 February 2011

Family carers in Midlothian are set to benefit following the Council's decision to increase the support they receive. The Council has committed an additional £195,000 to help support these carers who are critical to the delivery of care within Midlothian.