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Alpine Coaster fully booked for Opening Weekend
Published on 12 Sep 2024
The new Alpine Coaster is fully booked for its Opening Weekend, taking place on Saturday 14 September and Sunday 15 September.
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Bookings open 9am today (Wed) for Alpine Coaster
Published on 11 Sep 2024
Council Leader Councillor Kelly Parry stopped just long enough to cut the ribbon on Scotland’s first Alpine Coaster when she jumped onboard for a ride.
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New registration requirements for outdoor bird keepers
Published on 10 Sep 2024
The council’s Trading Standards team is reminding bird keepers of new UK-wide legislation coming into effect soon.
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Tree Removal at Strawberry Bank, Dalkeith
Published on 5 Sep 2024
Essential works will be carried out at the rear of Strawberry Bank in Dalkeith in the early hours of Saturday morning (7 September).
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Midlothian’s Young People Awards 2024 launched!
Published on 3 Sep 2024
Do you know a young person living, working or studying in Midlothian whose contribution to their local community deserves to be recognised?
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New report confirms 94% of young adults from Midlothian are in work, further education or training
Published on 3 Sep 2024
Newly released national statistics, from Skills Development Scotland, show that 94% of young adults from Midlothian were in work or had enrolled in further or higher education or training
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Delays likely in Lasswade from Monday
Published on 30 Aug 2024
Work starts on Monday 2 September to repair the bridge in Lasswade village.
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New Equalities programme planned
Published on 27 Aug 2024
A new Equalities programme to ensure the workforce is more diverse and representative of communities it serves is among measures, the council is planning to meet its Fair Work First commitments.
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Councillors commend work to support young people, including award winning project
Published on 27 Aug 2024
Steps taken to make sure all children, young people, adults and families in Midlothian are supported to be the best they can be, were commended by councillors at the full Council meeting today.
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Work starts on 75 new social houses in Gorebridge
Published on 26 Aug 2024
Midlothian Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing, Councillor Stuart McKenzie donned his hard hat and high viz vest to break ground on the council’s latest green energy, affordable homes site.
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Sign up to Walk The Line this September
Published on 22 Aug 2024
Midlothian’s annual autumn walk is back, with residents encouraged to lace up their boots and tackle three, five or eight miles along the scenic Penicuik to Eskbank walkway.
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Update on resurfacing Core Path NCN 196 between Rosewell and Auchendinny
Published on 21 Aug 2024
Work to resurface the Core Path NCN 196 between Rosewell and Auchendinny is scheduled to begin in the week beginning Monday 16 September. That stretch of path will be closed for six to eight weeks.
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Book now for Midlothian Outdoor Festival
Published on 21 Aug 2024
Here are just some of the hardy band of staff, volunteers, horses and dogs behind our hugely successful Midlothian Outdoor Festival!
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Unlock Midlothian Doors Open Day
Published on 13 Aug 2024
Mavisbank House, recently ‘saved’ thanks to a £5 million funding award, and an 18th century working smiddy are among 22 Midlothian venues taking part in this year’s Doors Open Days on Saturday 14 Sept
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Second Penicuik High redevelopment drop-in
Published on 9 Aug 2024
Local people are invited to a final pre-consultation drop-in on Wednesday 21 August about plans to redevelop Penicuik High School.
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Help celebrate Penicuik's latest regeneration project
Published on 8 Aug 2024
Local people are welcome to celebrate the restoration of the Hearse House and the launch of the Heritage Trail at a special event on Saturday 24 August.
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Construction complete on the new Easthouses Primary School
Published on 7 Aug 2024
The brand-new Easthouses Primary School in Midlothian has been completed on time and on budget.
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Exam success for Daisy
Published on 6 Aug 2024
Daisy Feinnes has done just fine in her exams this year!
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Midlothian exam results published today
Published on 6 Aug 2024
Exam results published today (Tuesday) show that more Midlothian pupils were presented for SQA exams than ever before.
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Easthouses Primary School - Book now for our Open Day
Published on 5 Aug 2024
To celebrate the opening of Easthouses Primary School, we warmly invite all residents to join us for an Open Day filled with insightful tours, refreshments, and a special exhibition.
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A 100th birthday to remember
Published on 5 Aug 2024
Midlothian resident, Mary Paton, celebrated her 100th birthday on Thursday 1 August surrounded by family, friends and residents at a small party at Archview Lodge Care Home, Dalkeith.
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Planned waste and recycling industrial action
Published on 5 Aug 2024
GMB, Unison and Unite members voted to take industrial action in 26 of Scotland's 32 councils after rejecting a pay deal from council body Cosla. Midlothian is among councils affected.
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Penicuik’s Belwood Road to close for resurfacing
Published on 2 Aug 2024
The western end of Belwood Road in Penicuik will close to traffic for six weeks from Monday 26 August so that resurfacing work can take place.
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New Easthouses Primary School project delivers real social impact for local youth group
Published on 1 Aug 2024
The new Easthouses Primary School project in Midlothian is benefiting the local community before its doors are even open, as local youth group Y2K was gifted a range of new furniture.
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100th Birthday of Christina Rennex Celebrated
Published on 31 Jul 2024
Midlothian resident, Christina Rennex, celebrated her 100th birthday on Sunday 21 July surrounded by family, friends and residents at a small party at Archview Lodge Care Home, Dalkeith.
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Applications open for free school meals and clothing grants
Published on 24 Jul 2024
Families on low incomes in Midlothian can now apply for free school meals and clothing grants for the upcoming school year 2024/25.
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Part of Straiton Road to close
Published on 16 Jul 2024
From Monday 29 July, the northbound carriageway of Straiton Road, Loanhead will be closed to vehicles from 6pm to 6am for approximately two weeks.
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Call for Ideas launched as part of Midlothian Local Development Plan 2
Published on 1 Jul 2024
The Call for Ideas and Opportunities has launched today as part of Midlothian Council’s preparations for the next Local Development Plan for the area (MLDP2).
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Advice for postal voters - issued Sunday 30 June
Published on 30 Jun 2024
We've updated our advice for postal voters. If you have your postal vote you can hand it in at our council headquarters. If your pack has not arrived, you can apply for a replacement.
