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Statement on Midlothian's housing service

Published on 25 Apr 2025

Recent changes to housing services in Edinburgh do not affect applicants to Midlothian Council, which operates it own common housing register.
Midlothian Council Celebrates Month of the Military Child

Published on 17 Apr 2025

April is the Month of the Military Child. In celebration Penicuik Town Hall, Lasswade High School and Mauricewood Primary School will fly the Military child flag for the month.
Latest Passivhaus project on site

Published on 17 Apr 2025

Work is underway on Midlothian Council’s latest energy-efficient housing development on the site of the former Danderhall library and leisure centre.
Exhibition banner on show in council headquarters

Published on 15 Apr 2025

Drop in to Midlothian House reception to view Newtongrange Village Voices' banner & read about a fascinating exhibition members were involved in at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery.
Get into the VE Day 80 spirit with Tip Top Towns

Published on 11 Apr 2025

How is your community coming together to prepare for #VE80?
Midlothian’s tenant garden contest returns for 2025

Published on 11 Apr 2025

Show off your horticultural skills by entering Midlothian Council’s annual Garden Competition - you could even win a prize!
Council consults on proposed changes to its school admission policy

Published on 8 Apr 2025

Midlothian Council wants to hear your views on proposed changes to its school admission policy.
Councillors decide outcome of Lasswade High School Childcare Service after consultation

Published on 7 Apr 2025

Lasswade High School Childcare Service will close in September 2025.
Penicuik heritage project exceeds expectations

Published on 2 Apr 2025

A multi-million-pound regeneration project to breathe new life into Penicuik has exceeded its original aims, a new report finds.
Council Leader and local MP meet with local employers

Published on 2 Apr 2025

Council Leader Kelly Parry and Kirsty McNeill MP met with Midlothian businesses and key service providers to discuss the impact of the upcoming changes to employers’ National Insurance contributions.
Give your views on plans for an ASN stage at Loanhead Primary

Published on 2 Apr 2025

Midlothian Council has launched a consultation on plans to establish an Additional Support Needs (ASN) stage at Loanhead Primary School under the leadership of the school's head teacher.
MLDP (2017) Delivery Programme for 2025-2027 approved by Council

Published on 2 Apr 2025

Midlothian Councillors have approved the draft Delivery Programme for the Midlothian Local Development Plan 2017 (MLDP).
Tell us what you think about housing in Midlothian

Published on 1 Apr 2025

We are currently working on a draft Local Housing Strategy to cover the period 2026/27 to 2030/31 and we need your ideas and suggestions for improvement.
Midlothian Council enhances community safety with CCTV upgrades

Published on 1 Apr 2025

A project upgrading Midlothian’s CCTV system is making communities safer by significantly enhancing Police Scotland’s ability to investigate alleged offences, according to a new report by the council.
New guidelines for using mobile phones in schools

Published on 1 Apr 2025

Midlothian Council is to implement new guidelines for using mobile phones in secondary schools.
Revised scheme for community councils

Published on 1 Apr 2025

At the full Council meeting on Tuesday, councillors approved a revised Scheme for the Establishment of Community Councils in Midlothian 2025.
Did you fill in our parking survey between 5 and 11 March?

Published on 27 Mar 2025

Stantec, our partner agency conducting the parking survey on our behalf, has informed us an IT fault resulted in the loss of an estimated 60 to 100 responses submitted between 5 March and 11 March.
Community bus trial from Pathhead to Penicuik launching

Published on 26 Mar 2025

A new, free community bus will run between Pathhead and Penicuik from Monday 31 March.
Young carers invited to apply for funding

Published on 26 Mar 2025

Are you a young carer under the age of 18 who cares for a family member or relative in Midlothian?
Penicuik High preferred contractor appointed

Published on 24 Mar 2025

Midlothian Council has appointed Morrison Construction Ltd as the preferred main contractor to redevelop Penicuik High School.
Tell us what you think of our plans for the council headquarters

Published on 24 Mar 2025

Drop in to Dalkeith Library on Tuesday 1 April between 4pm and 7pm to give your views on proposals for Midlothian Council’s headquarters.
Saltersgate pupils compete to wow councillors with their jokes

Published on 21 Mar 2025

Ward councillors Stephen Curran, Colin Cassidy and Margot Russell agreed judging Saltersgate School’s joke competition on Comic Relief's Red Nose Day was “great fun and a real honour”.
Scottish Government Minister praises legacy of Tyne & Esk community funding

Published on 20 Mar 2025

Funding community groups and small rural businesses helps increase and enhance the services they provide but it has a much wider reach, helping groups make connections with like-minded organisations.
Anne and Peter celebrate their Sapphire anniversary

Published on 20 Mar 2025

Gorebridge couple celebrate 65 years of marriage with a card from King Charles.
Changes to Rosewell bus service welcomed

Published on 17 Mar 2025

Midlothian Council’s Cabinet Member for transport, Councillor Colin Cassidy said he was delighted Lothian Buses has paid heed to his calls to improve evening buses serving Rosewell.
Grants available for tenants wishing to downsize

Published on 17 Mar 2025

We are offering grants to tenants willing to downsize so we can increase the number of larger properties available for families.
Pedal power: Penicuik bike project secures £1000 recycling grant

Published on 13 Mar 2025

Re-Cycles Penicuik repair, refurbish, and sell on donated bikes at low cost to local residents - now they've been awarded £1000 to help their sustainability mission.
Help us celebrate Kinship Care Week

Published on 10 Mar 2025

Midlothian Council is inviting valued carers to help celebrate Kinship Care Week, which runs from Monday 17 March to Friday 21 March.
Council strikes gold for supporting armed forces staff and communities

Published on 7 Mar 2025

Midlothian Council has retained a prestigious award from the Ministry of Defence for its continued support of the Armed Forces Community.