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Roadworks Sunday 19 September - Dalkeith High St
Published on 15 Sep 2021
Motorists will not be able to turn left or right at the Dalkeith High Street junction with Edinburgh Road on Sunday 19 September. between 9am and 3pm.
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Do you know an amazing young person?
Published on 13 Sep 2021
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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Book now for Midlothian Outdoor Festival
Published on 13 Sep 2021
Join Midlothian Ranger Service for a long weekend of guided walks (and a talk) marking the return of the council’s popular Midlothian Outdoor Festival.
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Work to improve Roslin Glen road started Mon 13 Sept
Published on 10 Sep 2021
Neighbourhood services from across Midlothian Council are working together to improve the B7003 Roslin Glen road for the safety of motorists and cyclists.
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Council Leader grateful for defibrillator donation
Published on 8 Sep 2021
Council Leader Councillor Derek Milligan has thanked home builder Taylor Wimpey East Scotland for donating a public access defibrillator (PAD) to the Lasswade Centre.
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Large grant applications now open for voluntary groups in Midlothian
Published on 7 Sep 2021
Midlothian Council’s Large Grant programme is now open to community groups, charities and social enterprises.
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Tour of Britain - road restrictions
Published on 6 Sep 2021
Temporary parking restrictions and rolling road closures will be in place this Saturday 11 September because of the Tour of Britain race coming through Midlothian.
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Young adults in Midlothian secure a positive future
Published on 6 Sep 2021
Newly released national statistics show that 93.7% of young adults in Midlothian were in work or had enrolled in further or higher education or training during 2021.
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New adult learning courses
Published on 3 Sep 2021
We have some great adult learning courses starting this month, including an Introduction to Criminology and an Introduction to Psychology and Sociology.
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Council welcomes City Region Deal approval for Sheriffhall upgrade
Published on 3 Sep 2021
The approval of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal for a scheme to upgrade Sheriffhall roundabout has been welcomed by Midlothian Council.
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Dalkeith museum hosts exhibition of portraits by celebrated local-born artist
Published on 2 Sep 2021
An exhibition of 18th and 19th century etched portraits by celebrated Dalkeith-born artist John Kay opens at Dalkeith Museum next Saturday (September 11) to mark the start of Midlothian Doors Open Day 2021.
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LEADER brings Scottish Rural Parliament to Midlothian and East Lothian
Published on 2 Sep 2021
The Tyne Esk LEADER rural funding programme has become gamekeeper turned poacher by securing funds to promote the Scottish Rural Parliament in rural Midlothian and East Lothian.
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Vogrie Pogrie brings a family friendly festival to Midlothian
Published on 31 Aug 2021
A celebratory weekend of innovative open air performance and creative happenings is coming to Vogrie Country Park on 11 and 12 September.
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Midlothian welcomes Tour of Britain cyclists
Published on 31 Aug 2021
Midlothian is to welcome the UK’s most prestigious stage race on Saturday 11 September as Tour of Britain cyclists battle it out from Hawick to Edinburgh.
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Temporary road restrictions – Let’s Rock Scotland event
Published on 26 Aug 2021
Road restrictions will be in place in Dalkeith from Friday 27 to Sunday 29 August, to allow traffic to flow freely during the Let’s Rock Scotland event at Dalkeith Country Park.
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Consultation on proposed planning application for new housing at Newbattle
Published on 26 Aug 2021
A public consultation is underway on a proposal from Midlothian Council to submit a planning application for a new development of around 134 homes for rent at the former Newbattle High School playing fields site, at Easthouses Road, near Dalkeith.
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Midlothian to provide support for Afghan refugees
Published on 25 Aug 2021
Midlothian Council has unanimously agreed to help relocate Afghan refugees as part of the UK Government scheme to support those most at risk from the Taliban regime.
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New measures to crack down on fly tipping, dog fouling and litter
Published on 25 Aug 2021
Council looking at different ways of dealing with the problem, including exploring the use of external contractors to work with its teams to enforce it.
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£10.5million project to give every Midlothian pupil a free device underway
Published on 23 Aug 2021
S6 Newbattle High School pupils Beth Aitken and Iona Westaby are among the first in the county to get a free iPad or Google Chromebook as part of Midlothian Council’s £10.5 million initiative.
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Detailed plans for Destination Hillend
Published on 20 Aug 2021
Detailed plans are now being drawn up for Destination Hillend, including a new carbon neutral main building, after councillors approved a final business case for the year-round family attraction.
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Unlock an unforgettable day out with Midlothian Doors Open Day 2021
Published on 17 Aug 2021
On Saturday 11 September, 12 venues that are not normally open to the public, or which usually charge for entry, will welcome visitors, in person, free of charge.
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Council Grants Programme will open for large grant applications from 6 September
Published on 17 Aug 2021
The Midlothian Council Grants Programme will open for large grant applications from Monday 6 September 2021. Community groups, charities and social enterprises will be able to apply for a maximum annual award of £33,500 for a 3-year period.
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New community pump track already a hit
Published on 16 Aug 2021
Midlothian’s first pump track for BMX bikers, scooter riders and skateboarders has opened at Auld Gala Park in Gorebridge.
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Drop-in vaccination clinics for 16 and overs
Published on 12 Aug 2021
Drop in clinics are now available at all vaccination centres in Lothian for people over 16, no appointment is necessary, and they can deliver both first and second doses (if over 8 weeks).
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Well done Grace and pupils across Midlothian
Published on 10 Aug 2021
As pupils across Midlothian get their results today, we caught up with Lasswade S5 pupil Grace Aaron to see how she'd got on.
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Attainment rising in Midlothian
Published on 10 Aug 2021
As pupils across Midlothian receive their exam results today, new figures show significant improvements in attainment levels across the county compared with the five year average (2017-2021).
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Council welcomes first Kickstart applicants
Published on 4 Aug 2021
Midlothian Council has welcomed the first of 30 young people to be offered job placements of no less than six months as part of the UK government’s Kickstart scheme.
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Young Person’s Guarantee Employability Funding - supporting 16 to 24 year olds in Midlothian
Published on 3 Aug 2021
Funding is now available for organisations who can provide employability support for 16 to 24 year olds in Midlothian.
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New pre-authorisation deposit for e-bikes
Published on 30 Jul 2021
The operators of the e-bikes located at Jarnac Court, Dalkeith and Edinburgh College, Eskbank have introduced a £100 per bike pre-authorisation deposit for each ride, day pass or monthly pass.
