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Dalkeith residents asked if they want parking permit scheme

Published on 14 Oct 2019

Residents living around the centre of Dalkeith are being asked their views on introducing parking permits.
Virgin Media cables being installed

Published on 14 Oct 2019

As part of the ongoing Virgin Media works in the Dalkeith area, cables are being installed along Lothian Road, London Road, and at the Newmills Road / London Road junction.
Statement on peat extraction at Auchencorth Moss, Penicuik

Published on 11 Oct 2019

Midlothian Council has issued the following statement to clarify the position on recent media reports on a planning application relating to land at Auchencorth Moss, Springfield Road, Penicuik.
Focus on support for business

Published on 11 Oct 2019

Businesses, employers and education providers in Midlothian are invited to a special Support for Business event in Gorebridge on Thursday 31 October, as part of Midlothian Business Week 2019.
Changing lives for the better

Published on 4 Oct 2019

Seventy families, 170 children and 52 children under five years-of-age took part in a successful programme of sport, food and fun at Newbattle over the summer, in a ground-breaking initiative to tackle poverty, raise attainment and improve the lives of local people.
Campaign week to challenge poverty

Published on 3 Oct 2019

Challenge Poverty Week, organised by the Poverty Alliance, is being held from 7 to 13 October. The Scotland-wide campaign aims to show how low incomes, high costs, lack of decent jobs, and lack of access to help and services are affecting thousands of households.
Tickets on sale for Usher Hall music festival

Published on 2 Oct 2019

Get it in your diary: Monday 11 November is the date of this year’s Midlothian Schools’ Festival of Music concert and tickets are already on sale.
Tackling child poverty in Midlothian

Published on 2 Oct 2019

A partnership approach to tackling local child poverty has been set out in a report jointly produced by Midlothian Council and NHS Lothian.
More dates to register with our outdoor early learning centre

Published on 2 Oct 2019

Don't forget to register your child for a place at our first outdoor nursery – Vogrie Outdoor Early Learning & Childcare Centre (ELC).
Interested in finding out more about crowdfunding?

Published on 2 Oct 2019

Crowdfunder is running a 'train the trainer' session in Musselburgh on Friday 1 November in partnership with Tyne Esk LEADER.
Resurfacing of Rullion Road

Published on 1 Oct 2019

Resurfacing work on Rullion Road, Penicuik begins on Monday 14 October and will last approximately six weeks.
Primary school communities have their say on the ‘cost of the school day’

Published on 1 Oct 2019

An innovative Midlothian project, aimed at reducing the disadvantage poorer families experience in meeting the cost of the school day, has seen high levels of participation from children, their families, parent council members and school staff.
Seven projects get town centre funding

Published on 1 Oct 2019

Seven projects successfully bid for a share of Midlothian’s £910,000 of Scottish Government’s Town Centre Capital Fund.
New opening hours for Midlothian Libraries

Published on 1 Oct 2019

Midlothian Libraries have introduced new opening hours.
Milestone in Mayfield regeneration

Published on 1 Oct 2019

The regeneration of the centre of Mayfield has reached an important milestone with the appointment of a masterplan consultant.
Further savings approved

Published on 1 Oct 2019

Midlothian Council has today (Tuesday) confirmed further savings to help balance budgets.
Council spending over £500 published

Published on 1 Oct 2019

Midlothian Council spending over £500 is now published online.
Advice on shop front improvements in Penicuik

Published on 30 Sep 2019

Shop owners and tenants in Penicuik are being offered help to improve their shop fronts in a bid to enhance the character of the town centre and to help promote their businesses.
External auditors find council makes "significant progress"

Published on 30 Sep 2019

Midlothian Council has made “significant progress” in addressing financial pressures including approving a Medium Term Financial Strategy in June 2019, according to a new report.
Parents reminding you to fill in our 1140 hours survey

Published on 27 Sep 2019

We’ve asked three parents to help us remind you to fill in our survey about the 1140 hours of free (funded) early learning and childcare you’ll be entitled to from August 2020.
Message for St David's and Dalkeith High pupils

Published on 25 Sep 2019

Apologies to parents and carers of St David’s and Dalkeith High pupils for the unplanned disruption today (Wed) caused by the Scottish Power cut in this area, which resulted in pupils going home early
Tell us what you think about our Gaelic plan

Published on 24 Sep 2019

Midlothian Council would like residents’ feedback on the Draft Midlothian Gaelic Language Plan.
Highest in Scotland recycling rates announced as new green energy plant officially opens

Published on 20 Sep 2019

Council Leader Councillor Derek Milligan officially opened the Millerhill recycling and energy recovery centre (RERC) today as new figures show Midlothian has the highest recycling rate in Scotland.
Interested in being on a music tuition working group?

Published on 19 Sep 2019

Parents, carers, pupils and members of the wider community are invited to sit on a Working Together group to make sure young people can benefit from music tuition while reducing the budget gap.
Royal recognition for special anniversaries

Published on 12 Sep 2019

Midlothian’s Lord-Lieutenant is reminding local residents celebrating 100th birthdays or Diamond wedding anniversaries that they can add a royal touch to their special celebrations by receiving congratulatory messages from Her Majesty the Queen.
Inspirational young people recognised

Published on 10 Sep 2019

Beeslack High School pupil Daisy Mabon won the prize for outstanding achievement at Midlothian’s Young People Awards on Friday 6 September.
Scottish Government announces investment in new high School for Midlothian

Published on 9 Sep 2019

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced today (Monday 9 September) that the government has agreed to invest in a project to provide a replacement for Beeslack Community High School.
Thought about applying for a postal vote?

Published on 5 Sep 2019

With the possibility of a General Election or referendum being called in the near future, you might want to think about applying now for a postal vote.
New planning guidance for Gorebridge

Published on 4 Sep 2019

We want to hear your views on draft planning guidance for the Gorebridge Conservation Area.