Act now or risk losing home, some housing benefit claimants told
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New charge starts 1st April 2013.
Housing
Housing information goes live
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Young people seeking information on housing in Midlothian can now access a new Facebook page dedicated to answering their queries and offering advice and assistance.
Housing benefit changes explained
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Council writes to tenants thought to be affected by UK government housing benefit changes.
Housing discussion on Facebook
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Our housing team is hosting a live Facebook event at 6pm on Wednesday 17 October to discuss housing issues across the county.
Midlothian leading the way towards 2012 homelessness commitment
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We have been congratulated by Shelter Scotland on meeting the Scottish Government's 2012 homelessness commitment months ahead of time.
864 affordable homes built since 2006 in first phase of our new social housing programme
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We have successfully completed the first phase of our new build social housing programme. The last house in the last development in Phase 1 has just been finished, and we are now moving on to Phase 2.
Midlothian Council allocates additional £2.13m for affordable family homes
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We have agreed to allocate £2.13m in funding to provide affordable, quality homes for local residents.
85% of our tenants satisfied with quality of their homes
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85% of our tenants say that they are satisfied with the overall quality of their home, compared to 7% who were dissatisfied.
Last chance to help shape our Local Housing Strategy
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We are encouraging local residents to have their say on our draft 5-year Local Housing Strategy before the consultation closes on Friday 20 July.
Council implements homelessness reforms
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We have clarified the position regarding implementation of the Scottish Government’s homelessness reforms, following inaccurate commentary in the media.
Free Insulation to save local households up to £300 a year
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We are urging Midlothian residents to take advantage of our Free Insulation Offer before grants for loft and cavity wall insulation become a thing of the past.
Help shape our Local Housing Strategy
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We are reminding local residents to be sure to have their say on our new 5-year Local Housing Strategy before our consultation closes on 20 July.
Our new build housing into Scottish Home Awards finals
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We've been selected as a finalist in the prestigious Scottish Home Awards 2012.
Midlothian Tenants Day - Saturday 26 May
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All Council tenants are invited to the Midlothian Tenants Day in Dalkeith Arts Centre.
Free insulation Assessors working in Midlothian
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Door-to-Door Insulation Assessors are working with the Council in Midlothian as part of the Universal Home Insulation Scheme.
Apply now: £520,000 to insulate homes in Midlothian
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Homeowners in Midlothian who do not have loft and cavity wall insulation or who might benefit from more insulation may now be eligible for free installation in their home.
Cooking with gas
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The first person in Pathhead to have mains gas installed in his home says the connection is “absolutely marvellous”.
Scottish Government highlights our work in housing for older people
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The Scottish Government has included one of our developments as an example of innovative development in its newly released Older People's Housing Strategy.
New houses and care home boost for Penicuik
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2 planning applications for new homes and new care housing - both at the former Eastfield primary school site in Penicuik - have been approved.
We're at forefront of meeting SHQS housing standards
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Work is well underway to ensure all our housing stock meets Scottish Housing Quality Standard (SHQS) by the 2015 deadline.
Call Hotline for possible insulation funding in Bonnyrigg and Dalkeith
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Homeowners in Bonnyrigg and Dalkeith who do not have loft and cavity wall insulation are reminded that they may be eligible for free installation in their home.
Insulation funding for Bonnyrigg and Dalkeith homeowners
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Homeowners in Bonnyrigg and Dalkeith who do not have loft and cavity wall insulation may now be eligible for free installation in their home.
Housing problems? There’s always an option
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Help is available if you are experiencing problems in your current home. People in Midlothian are being encouraged to ask for help if they have housing problems and not wait until it’s too late.
Save money: apply for new boiler scrappage scheme
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Owner-occupiers in Midlothian are being encouraged by the council to apply for a new boiler scrappage scheme.
New home in Penicuik agreed
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Midlothian Council is to build a new, four bed home in Penicuik for looked-after young people.
Council continues investment in affordable homes
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This latest decision will help the county continue to tackle high local demand for affordable housing.
