News Centre

Your views on free school meals

Published on 21 Jun 2018

We’re looking for the views of parents of primary school children on the subject of free school meals. Take part in our survey.
SGN gas works beginning in Danderhall on 2 July

Published on 20 Jun 2018

SGN gas works are to be carried out in Danderhall beginning Monday 2 July.
Plenty of fun activities for children with support needs

Published on 20 Jun 2018

From drama to days out, sports to sensory garden workshops, our summer fun programme for children with additional support needs is jam-packed with inclusive activities.
Record number of school leavers in jobs, training and further education

Published on 19 Jun 2018

94.4% of school leavers in Midlothian are in a sustained positive destination, such as a job or further education.
SGN work in Bonnyrigg starting on Monday 2 July

Published on 19 Jun 2018

SGN, which looks after the gas network in Scotland, will be upgrading the network in the Dundas Street/Cockpen Road, area of Bonnyrigg from Monday 2 July.
Traffic restrictions in Dalkeith over weekend

Published on 19 Jun 2018

Local people and anyone heading to the Let’s Rock Scotland event at Dalkeith Country Park on Saturday 23 June are advised to use public transport and to stagger your journey if at all possible.
Try the new outdoor gym at Mayfield Park

Published on 15 Jun 2018

If local people in Mayfield and Easthouses are looking toned and in tip-top condition, it might be because they’ve been hitting our new outdoor gym.
Commonwealth Games heroes launch search for this year’s local sports stars

Published on 14 Jun 2018

Midlothian’s Commonwealth Games record-breaking bowlers, Ronnie Duncan and Stacey McDougall, are encouraging locals to get nominating for the Midlothian Sports Awards 2018.
Online payments for parents a success

Published on 13 Jun 2018

More than 70% of parents and carers have signed up for Midlothian Council’s new online school payment system, ParentPay, in the first phase of its roll out across the county.
Care experienced celebration takes place at Newbattle Community Learning Centre

Published on 6 Jun 2018

Nearly a hundred people attended a celebration day for care experienced children and young people at Newbattle Community Learning Centre last Friday (1 June).
Counterfeit Goods Warning

Published on 6 Jun 2018

Today on World Anti-Counterfeiting Day, Midlothian Council Trading Standards is reminding the public the reasons why they should not buy counterfeit goods.
Calling all Council Tenants!

Published on 5 Jun 2018

Midlothian Council tenants who want more of a say on housing matters are being urged to consider joining the Midlothian Tenants Panel.
Council steps up efforts to tackle county’s potholes

Published on 5 Jun 2018

Council currently spending an extra £15,000 a week to repair the damage done to Midlothian’s roads following the arctic conditions of February and March.
Pioneering partnership set to deliver world-class learning in the digital age

Published on 5 Jun 2018

As part of Midlothian Council’s ambition to create a world-class education system, a pioneering new Digital Centre of Excellence has been launched this week with the opening of the new Newbattle High School.
Sharing ideas of a town hall for all

Published on 5 Jun 2018

What should a town hall be like in our digital age? See the paper chain of ideas on show in Penicuik Town Hall on Wednesday 13 June
Give your views on grants for local groups

Published on 4 Jun 2018

Midlothian Council is developing a new community grants programme for 2019-21 and is looking for your views.
Statement regarding job losses at Crummock

Published on 1 Jun 2018

Our cabinet member for economic development, Councillor Russell Imrie reacts to news of job losses at the local engineering firm, Crummock.
Resurfacing work on Old Edinburgh Road

Published on 1 Jun 2018

Resurfacing work along Old Edinburgh Road, from the Harrow Hotel junction on Dalkeith High Street to the mini roundabout, starts on Monday 11 June.
Trees and conifers available for community spaces

Published on 31 May 2018

The Land and Countryside team have a number of trees and conifers available for planting in open community spaces (maintained by the council).
Council staff donate their time to help local charity

Published on 31 May 2018

As part of a new pilot project backed by Midlothian Council, 20 of its employees are giving up a few hours each during June to help the Penicuik-based Button Box charity.
Love your garden? It could be a winner!

Published on 30 May 2018

Are you a green-fingered tenant?
Ashleigh is in running for a top award

Published on 29 May 2018

Our participation assistant, Ashleigh Stephen is celebrating after being nominated as a finalist at this year’s prestigious Scottish Social Services Awards on Thursday 6 June.
Diversion of public paths at Mauricewood, Penicuik

Published on 28 May 2018

Public Path Diversion Order proposed to divert existing paths within land at Mauricewood, Penicuik
Penicuik project features in Venice exhibition

Published on 25 May 2018

A project in which young people were asked to contribute ideas on the future of Penicuik Town Hall is currently featuring as part of a major international exhibition in Venice.
Newbattle Community Campus opens doors on Saturday

Published on 25 May 2018

With the pool filled, the library well-stocked and the café’s coffee machine polished to perfection, the Newbattle Community Campus will welcome its first customers on Saturday.
Doorstep crime campaign launched

Published on 22 May 2018

A national campaign warning people about doorstep crime has been launched by Police Scotland in Midlothian. Operation Monarda is a two week campaign running until Sunday 3 June.
New Visitor Pass to Boost Tourism to Midlothian and The Scottish Borders

Published on 18 May 2018

A new visitor pass designed to drive tourism to Midlothian and the Scottish Borders has officially launched today (Friday 18 May).
New outdoor festival launched

Published on 17 May 2018

Midlothian Outdoor Festival to showcase the county’s amazing outdoors.
Have you been scammed using Western Union?

Published on 15 May 2018

If you have ever lost money through a Western Union money transfer scam, then you have until 31st May 2018 to file a claim to try to get your money back.