News Centre
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Want to get more involved in your community?
Published on 18 Aug 2017
Would you like to get more involved in your community? Perhaps you would like to join a community group in your area or are interested in setting one up?
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Don't miss Doors Open Day
Published on 15 Aug 2017
Thistle Modelmakers Railway Club and the Midlothian Camera club are among the new venues participating in Midlothian Doors Open Day 2017 on Saturday 9 September.
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Loanhead Centre
Published on 15 Aug 2017
Our contractors are working hard to get the new Loanhead Centre, including the library and leisure facilities, open as quickly a possible.
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Loyal-tee card for Vogrie Golf Course
Published on 15 Aug 2017
New loyalty scheme launched
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£3m bid to improve Penicuik town centre’s conservation area
Published on 10 Aug 2017
Want to find out how more than £3m could be invested to improve Penicuik town centre’s conservation area? Everyone is invited to a special workshop event in Penicuik Town Hall on Wednesday 16 August to hear more about the town centre heritage regeneration project.
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Project sees elderly residents form special bonds with nursery children
Published on 10 Aug 2017
Elderly care home residents are forging special bonds with children from a local nursery in an intergenerational project, just like the Channel 4 documentary, Old People’s Home for Four-Year-Olds.
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Residents invited to Pentland House open day
Published on 8 Aug 2017
We are holding a drop in event for local residents to find out more about the new temporary homeless unit at Pentland House in Penicuik.
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Record improvements in exam results
Published on 8 Aug 2017
We are delighted to report some record improvements in exam results this year.
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Read the Burnbrae Primary School consultation report
Published on 7 Aug 2017
The Burnbrae consultation report is now published.
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Read the St Mary's consultation report
Published on 7 Aug 2017
The St Mary's Primary School consultation report is now published.
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Get more involved with your community council
Published on 3 Aug 2017
Are you are a current or prospective community councillor? Or are you a local resident looking to get more involved with your community council? Then why not join in with the annual Midlothian community council training day on Saturday 7 October
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Help breathe new life into historic Penicuik town centre
Published on 2 Aug 2017
Are you interested in the heritage of Penicuik town centre? Perhaps you live or work there, or have visited? The Penicuik Heritage Regeneration Project wants to hear your views.
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Tickets on sale for Midfest 2017
Published on 28 Jul 2017
Midlothian’s Family Fun Day takes place on Sunday 3rd September
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Council honours fallen soldiers at Battle of Passchendaele centenary
Published on 27 Jul 2017
Provost Adam Montgomery presents wreath on behalf of Midlothian Council.
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‘Out and About Midlothian’ project shortlisted for national awards
Published on 27 Jul 2017
Active Travel team up for two prizes
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Help us get ready for Midlothian's first Winter Festival!
Published on 26 Jul 2017
Calling all Midlothian event organisers, venues, restaurants, cafes, community groups and visitor attractions. Are you turning your thoughts to Christmas and New Year?
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City Region secures £1.1bn deal from UK and Scottish Governments
Published on 21 Jul 2017
A £1.1bn Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal, which will drive investment and economic growth across the area, has been announced by the UK and Scottish governments.
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Adult Learning success recognised
Published on 20 Jul 2017
Celebration event held at Dalkeith Miners Club
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Council comments on additional support needs in schools
Published on 18 Jul 2017
The requirements of every child with additional support needs are reviewed on a regular, individual basis in consultation with their parents or carers to ensure consistency and equity.
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Community views will help shape Penicuik regeneration project
Published on 14 Jul 2017
Local people are being asked for their views to help shape a new heritage regeneration project for Penicuik town centre.
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Senior Games success
Published on 12 Jul 2017
Sixth edition of games is hit with local care home and sheltered housing residents
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Midlothian Local Development Plan reaches key stage
Published on 10 Jul 2017
The new Midlothian Local Development Plan, which replaces the Midlothian Local Plan published in 2008, has reached another key stage prior to its adoption by Midlothian Council later this year.
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Interested in being a stallholder at Midfest Fun Day?
Published on 7 Jul 2017
Midlothian Council will be running its highly successful Midfest Family Fun Day once again on Sunday 3 September 2017, in Dalkeith Country Park. We’re planning a range of stalls with local providers able to sell their wares to local people and tourists.
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More local groups receive food project funding
Published on 7 Jul 2017
More local groups across Midlothian have benefited from the recent ‘Food Glorious Food’ funding project organised by Midlothian Council and NHS Lothian.
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SFA Fun Football Sessions
Published on 7 Jul 2017
Join in with our SFA Fun Football Sessions at Gorebridge Leisure Centre, every day next week (10-14 July). Classes run from 2 to 4pm and are open to 5 to 12 year olds.
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Flower power
Published on 6 Jul 2017
Residents urged to adopt flower beds
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Ironmills steps
Published on 4 Jul 2017
Update regarding work on Ironmills steps
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Midlothian House Reception - temporary closure
Published on 3 Jul 2017
Due to the need to carry out urgent roof repairs, the reception desk at the council’s headquarters in Midlothian House, Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith will remain closed until the end of July.
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Play Your Part - Act on Scams
Published on 3 Jul 2017
Midlothian Council Trading Standards is joining forces with the local Citizens Advice Bureaux (CABx) during Scams Awareness Month - a national campaign running throughout July to warn the public about devious fraudsters.
