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Test and Protect to control spread of COVID-19

Published on 28 May 2020

From today, if anyone has the symptoms of COVID-19 – a new continuous cough, temperature or loss or change of taste or smell – they should immediately visit NHS Inform or call 0800 028 2816 if they can’t get online.
Celebrate volunteers during National Volunteers' Week

Published on 28 May 2020

As National Volunteers’ Week gets underway on Monday 1 June, Midlothian Council’s Volunteers Champion Debbi McCall said she “couldn’t be prouder” of the scores of local people helping others.
Council Leader condemns 'DIYers' who flytip

Published on 20 May 2020

Self-isolating 'DIYers' who flytip are shamelessly costing communities money while diverting vital resources from frontline services, according to Midlothian Council Leader Councillor Derek Milligan.
Getting help for someone who's at risk from harm

Published on 20 May 2020

East Lothian and Midlothian Public Protection Committee urges residents to keep eyes and ears open for people who may be at risk of harm, abuse or neglect.
Council Leader congratulates local design engineer who is only UK finalist in global challenge to invent new ventilator

Published on 13 May 2020

Midlothian Council Leader Derek Milligan has congratulated a locally based design engineer who is the only UK finalist in a global challenge to invent a new ventilator to help Covid-19 sufferers.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Garden waste collections to restart

Published on 7 May 2020

We’re now confident we have adequate measures in place to allow us to safely restart your full garden waste collection service.
TV and radio donations helping care home residents

Published on 6 May 2020

Thanks to the kindness of local people, some care home residents having to self-isolate without any form of entertainment, now have access to televisions and radios to help pass the time.
Hardship fund for the newly self-employed

Published on 30 Apr 2020

Newly self-employed people who are suffering hardship during the current Covid-19 crisis can now apply for grant funding.
Council to observe minute's silence on International Workers' Memorial Day

Published on 27 Apr 2020

Midlothian Council is to observe a minute’s silence to remember those who have lost their lives at work.
Staff pull together to make a difference

Published on 23 Apr 2020

Meet Marni, Allan and Dee - staff who have left their normal 9-5 to support frontline social care services.
Grant funding announced for the newly self-employed and SMEs facing hardship

Published on 22 Apr 2020

The Scottish Government has confirmed that grant funding for the newly self-employed suffering hardship and Small and Medium size Enterprises (SMEs) in distress will be available in the coming days.
Don't light garden bonfires

Published on 21 Apr 2020

During the coronavirus pandemic, Midlothian residents are asked to be considerate to their neighbours by not lighting garden bonfires.
Are you ready to take on our Active Schools' daily challenge?

Published on 20 Apr 2020

Our Active Schools team has come up with a fun way to keep fit and healthy during lockdown.
Complaints about routes being closed

Published on 16 Apr 2020

Midlothian Council has received complaints that a small minority of land managers are erecting signs during the coronavirus crisis, claiming paths and other routes are closed.
A message from the Council Leader and the senior management team

Published on 10 Apr 2020

The Council Leader, Derek Milligan, and the Chief Executive, Dr Grace Vickers, thank staff and communities for their fantastic work over the course of the week.
A BIG thank you

Published on 9 Apr 2020

The Council’s Chief Executive, Dr Grace Vickers, thanks everyone who was out clapping at 8pm. It is great to see such kindness and appreciation being acknowledged across the Midlothian community.
Daily exercise and non-essential travel

Published on 9 Apr 2020

To discourage non-essential travel, all car parks attached to public parks are closed and signs and barriers are being erected to remind people of the rules. Please note that children’s play areas and public toilets across the council area are also currently closed.
Important message from our Chief Executive and the Joint Director Health and Social Care

Published on 9 Apr 2020

Chief Executive, Dr Grace Vickers and the Joint Director Health and Social Care, Morag Barrow, thank Midlothian residents for abiding by the social-distancing and social-isolation measures. Read more.
Covid-19 Jobs and Support

Published on 9 Apr 2020

Are you at risk of losing your job, facing reduced hours or need support to find work? Are you a business looking to recruit urgently? Help is available.
Latest information on free school meals

Published on 9 Apr 2020

Midlothian Council has now set up a BACS payment for all Secondary pupils S1-S6 entitled to free school meals.
Midlothian’s Young People Awards postponed

Published on 8 Apr 2020

MYPA postponed due to Coronavirus
Refund for instrumental music instruction payments

Published on 8 Apr 2020

Given the uncertainty caused by the ongoing Coronavirus situation the council has decided to refund all instrumental music instruction payments made for Easter to June 2020.
Sport classes and birthday party bookings guidance

Published on 6 Apr 2020

Arrangements have been put in place for those who may have booked a sports class or birthday party with Midlothian Sport and Leisure that has been cancelled.
Joint thanks from Midlothian’s Lord-Lieutenant and Provost

Published on 6 Apr 2020

Provost of Midlothian, Cllr Peter Smaill and Midlothian’s Lord Lieutenant, Sir Robert Clerk, have issued a joint message of thanks to those working to support others during the Coronavirus outbreak
A thank you to Midlothian

Published on 3 Apr 2020

The Council Leader, Derek Milligan, and the Chief Executive Dr Grace Vickers say thank you to all staff and our communities for their fantastic work this week.
New funding for volunteers

Published on 2 Apr 2020

The Council Leader, Derek Milligan and the Chief Executive Dr Grace Vickers are delighted to announce funding for volunteers working hard as part of our localised partnership approach to Covid-19.
Extra funding for foodbanks

Published on 1 Apr 2020

Council announces extra funding for foodbanks.
Do you know a special young person?

Published on 30 Mar 2020

Do you know a young person living, working or studying in Midlothian whose contribution to their local community deserves to be recognised?
Thank you from Council Leader and Chief Executive

Published on 27 Mar 2020

Council Leader and Chief Executive thanks communities for a heroic effort.