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Council moves to end period poverty in Midlothian

Published on 18 Feb 2020

Thousands of women and girls across the county can now access free sanitary products in Midlothian Council public buildings, including libraries and leisure centres.
Scottish water issues in EH24 area

Published on 17 Feb 2020

Scottish Water has now identified the cause of the interruption to water supply affecting customers in Rosewell, Polton and Bonnyrigg.
Part of Cuiken Glen Cycleway to close temporarily

Published on 17 Feb 2020

Part of Cuiken Glen Cycleway in Penicuik will be closed for around six weeks from Monday 24 February while three footbridges are replaced.
Midlothian Council appoints Swedish energy firm Vattenfall

Published on 11 Feb 2020

Midlothian Council, which recently declared a Climate Emergency, has appointed Vattenfall, the leading Swedish state owned energy company, as preferred bidder to become its energy partner.
Councillors agree Council Tax and budget

Published on 11 Feb 2020

Despite a further cut in core funding from Scottish Government, councillors have unanimously agreed the budget for the year ahead.
St Mary's RC open morning

Published on 10 Feb 2020

St Mary’s RC Primary School is holding an open morning on Friday 21 February before the move to the new school after the Easter break.
Please take care on the roads

Published on 10 Feb 2020

Snow is currently falling on higher ground with snow / sleet at lower levels across the county and is forecast to continue throughout the day and into this evening.
Notice of temporary closure at Penicuik Recycling Centre

Published on 7 Feb 2020

Penicuik Recycling Centre will be closed to the public on Thursday 13 and Friday 14 February for essential repairs.
Local consultation on future of Mayfield town centre

Published on 6 Feb 2020

What do you think should be included in a newly designed Mayfield town centre? Come along to the public consultations taking place during February.
New early learning centre welcomes VIPs

Published on 5 Feb 2020

A joint project between the council and local battalion 2 SCOTS, the ELC within Scots Corner community centre in Penicuik, officially opened on Monday 3 February. It will be open 49 weeks a year.
Drop-in advice session in Dalkeith

Published on 30 Jan 2020

Looking for help and advice on money matters, childcare and learning opportunities? Find out more at a drop-in session in Dalkeith Library on Wednesday 12 February.
Annual forum for Midlothian farmers

Published on 30 Jan 2020

This year’s annual farmers’ meeting, hosted by Midlothian Council, will be held at the Stair Arms near Pathhead on Wednesday, 19 February.
City Region Deal boost for construction and engineering skills

Published on 28 Jan 2020

More than 2,000 people in south east Scotland are set to benefit from the first wave of skills and career support from the new Housing, Construction and Infrastructure (HCI) Skills Gateway.
Dalkeith and Woodburn decide

Published on 28 Jan 2020

Residents in Dalkeith and Woodburn are coming together to decide how £60,000 of public money will be spent in the area.
Gritters out as snow forecast

Published on 27 Jan 2020

Temperatures are forecast to drop below freezing this evening (Monday) with rain falling as sleet or snow from midnight and throughout the night.
First building grants awarded for Penicuik town centre regeneration

Published on 23 Jan 2020

Two building grant applications have recently been approved as part of the Penicuik Heritage Regeneration Project.
Our walking rugby team is making history

Published on 20 Jan 2020

Midlothian’s walking rugby team will be making a little bit of history on Saturday 8 February when they take on a team from the Lake District in the first ever Scotland versus England international.
Help us name the new community facilities at Danderhall

Published on 20 Jan 2020

We’re asking local people to help name the new community facilities in Danderhall.
New tourism drive launched for Midlothian and the Scottish Borders

Published on 16 Jan 2020

A new campaign has been launched to raise the profile of Midlothian and the Scottish Borders as a year-round tourism destination.
Sign your toddler or pre-schooler up for gymnastics

Published on 13 Jan 2020

If you have a toddler aged 18 months to three years then why not sign up for a mother and toddler gymnastics class at Danderhall Leisure Centre?
John Swinney does the honours at topping out

Published on 9 Jan 2020

The Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education John Swinney did the honours at a topping out ceremony today (Wednesday).
Registration opens for council’s garden waste collection service

Published on 6 Jan 2020

Registration is now open for the council’s charged garden waste service.
Add a royal touch to your celebrations

Published on 6 Jan 2020

Midlothian’s Lord-Lieutenant is reminding local residents celebrating 100th birthdays or Diamond wedding anniversaries in 2020 that they can add a royal touch to their special celebrations.
Landmark agreement to deliver sustainable community at Shawfair

Published on 20 Dec 2019

Midlothian Council and the developers behind the new town of Shawfair have signed a landmark Sustainable Growth Agreement which commits them to delivering a well-designed, sustainable community that promotes wellbeing and healthy lifestyles.
Council declares climate emergency

Published on 19 Dec 2019

Midlothian Council has declared a ‘Climate Emergency’ with the aim of making the council’s activities net-zero carbon by 2030.
New polling places approved

Published on 17 Dec 2019

Councillors today (Tuesday) approved a review of polling places, which will mean, among other changes, all schools can remain open to pupils and staff on polling day.
Council to get more than £800,000 from Transport Scotland

Published on 17 Dec 2019

Midlothian Council has secured £863,000 from Transport Scotland to help address the knock-on effect of Edinburgh’s plans to tackle air pollution by introducing a city–wide Low Emission Zone.
Funding approved for local groups

Published on 17 Dec 2019

Local groups in Midlothian are set to benefit from more than £47,000 in grant funding awarded by the council for projects in 2020/21 and 2021/22.
Council to help secure future of Mavisbank

Published on 17 Dec 2019

Midlothian Council is ready to step in to help secure a future for Mavisbank House – a Category A Listed ‘architectural gem’ located near Bonnyrigg.