News Centre
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Strike action by teachers – Thursday 8 December 2022
Published on 2 Dec 2022
Following a nationwide ballot, the SSTA and NASUWT teaching trade unions have announced industrial action affecting Midlothian schools on Thursday 8 December 2022.
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New advice leaflet to help with money worries
Published on 2 Dec 2022
As part of its Midlothian Cares initiative, Midlothian Council has linked up with Independent Food Aid Network to produce a new leaflet with advice for people who are struggling to make ends meet.
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Council commits two homes per year for disabled veterans
Published on 1 Dec 2022
We're the first housing organisation in Scotland to partner the charity, Veterans Housing Scotland, in support of its new campaign to provide 25 more homes for disabled veterans across the country.
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Celebrating the work of Penicuik Artist in Residence
Published on 30 Nov 2022
An Artist in Residence appointed by the Penicuik Heritage Regeneration Project has been working with local community groups to produce artworks reflecting the history and heritage of the town.
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Council's Equalities Champion supports PrEP Awareness Week
Published on 29 Nov 2022
Depute Provost and the council's Equalities Champion, Councillor Connor McManus is supporting PrEP Awareness Week, a campaign to raise awareness of HIV and your ability to access this vital medicine.
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16 Days of Activism to End Violence Against Women and Girls
Published on 25 Nov 2022
16 Days of Activism is an international campaign backed by the United Nations and organisations around the world, calling for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls (VAWG).
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White Ribbon flag raised at launch of 16 Days of Activism
Published on 25 Nov 2022
To mark the start of 16 Days of Activism today (Friday) against gender-based violence, Depute Provost Connor McManus officially raised the White Ribbon flag outside the council headquarters.
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Hundreds of Midlothian pupils benefit from inspirational workshops led by The Benedetti Foundation
Published on 23 Nov 2022
The creativity of Midlothian school pupils’ creativity has been put at the heart of special music sessions held with tutors from The Benedetti Foundation, supported by Creative Scotland.
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Planned strike action by teachers reminder
Published on 22 Nov 2022
We're reminding parents and carers the planned strike action by teachers is still due to go ahead on Thursday 24 November.
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The Parent Trap
Published on 21 Nov 2022
The public are being warned of a national phone scam. The scam targets parents.
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Islamophobia exhibition at Dalkeith Library
Published on 21 Nov 2022
An exhibition on Islamophobia will be on display at Dalkeith Library between 23 – 26 November before it moves to the Scottish Parliament.
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Provost joins Paralympian for special event at his gran's care home
Published on 16 Nov 2022
Provost Debbi McCall was honoured to join local Paralympian Scott Quin when he gave a special talk to residents about his distinguished swimming career at his gran’s care home on Monday.
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Letter to parents and carers about strike action by teachers on 24 November
Published on 15 Nov 2022
Executive Director, Children, Young People & Partnerships Fiona Robertson has written to parents and carers about arrangements for children as a result of intended strike action on Thurs 24 Nov.
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Increased capacity at Beeslack replacement agreed
Published on 15 Nov 2022
Midlothian councillors have agreed to increase capacity at the replacement for Beeslack Community High School.
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Scottish Child Payment – increased financial help available for eligible 6 to 15 year-olds from 14 November
Published on 14 Nov 2022
Changes to Scottish Child Payment take effect from today (Monday 14 November). If you are eligible, with one or more children aged 6 to 15, you need to take action now.
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Making it Happen: testing an approach to improving wellbeing at Midlothian Council
Published on 14 Nov 2022
To mark World Wellbeing at Work Week from today (Monday), we have blogged about Making It Happen, a staff programme timed to support the launch of Midlothian Council’s wellbeing strategy.
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Local events to discuss the future of education
Published on 10 Nov 2022
If you are a parent or carer with an interest in the future of education in Scotland then come along to our in person and online events to give your views.
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Rent consultation launched
Published on 7 Nov 2022
Midlothian Council launched its rent consultation on Monday 7 November. This is open to all council tenants and housing list applicants.
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Launch of upgraded walking, wheeling and cycling route from Roslin to Portobello
Published on 3 Nov 2022
A major project to transform a key walking, wheeling and cycling route between Midlothian and Edinburgh has been completed.
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Have your say on speed limits in Midlothian
Published on 2 Nov 2022
A public consultation is under way on speed limits in Midlothian.
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Gorebridge Leisure Centre new Sunday opening hours
Published on 2 Nov 2022
Until further notice, Gorebridge Leisure Centre will open between 2pm-6pm on Sundays.
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Consultation on speed limits in Midlothian
Published on 1 Nov 2022
A public consultation is underway on road speed limits in Midlothian. Have your say on speed limits in your area.
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The Midlothian Integration Joint Board (IJB) publishes annual report
Published on 1 Nov 2022
The Midlothian Integration Joint Board (IJB) plans and directs health and social care services for the people of Midlothian and published its Annual Performance Report 2021-22, today (Tuesday).
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Petanque success at Newtongrange
Published on 24 Oct 2022
Local people are now enjoying the ball game petanque at a new court built by the council at Newtongrange's Welfare Park.
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More than 1,000 visits to cost of living support web pages in six weeks
Published on 21 Oct 2022
Council Leader Councillor Kelly Parry said she was saddened but not surprised more than 1,000 local people had already visited new pages on the council’s website to get help with the cost of living.
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More than 1,000 people enjoy Outdoor Festival
Published on 21 Oct 2022
More than 1,000 people enjoyed everything from guided walks to stunt shows and cycle rides as part of The Midlothian Outdoor Festival.
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Reading challenge winners announced
Published on 19 Oct 2022
Winners of a Midlothian Libraries Reading Challenge prize draw have been announced.
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Council and Emergency Services tackle Waste Amnesty
Published on 12 Oct 2022
Midlothian Council and local Emergency Services are offering free uplift of combustible materials in a bid to cut down the number of deliberate fires started in the run up to Bonfire Night.
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New appointment will help develop STEM subjects in primary schools
Published on 7 Oct 2022
Midlothian Council has appointed a Primary Science Development Officer (PSDO) to lead on the development of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) learning in primary schools.