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Council helps nature thrive with new pond projects

Published on 28 Mar 2023

Local people can enjoy watching wildlife thrive in a new pond beside the Dalkeith to Penicuik cycle path at Rosewell.
Traffic restrictions reinstated at Gladhouse Reservoir

Published on 23 Mar 2023

Midlothian Council is reinstating temporary parking restrictions at Gladhouse Reservoir.
New machine fixes potholes permanently in 30 mins

Published on 23 Mar 2023

Midlothian Council has a new and not so secret weapon in the ‘fight’ against potholes.
New football pitches confirmed for Midlothian communities

Published on 23 Mar 2023

Communities across Midlothian are to benefit from new football pitches and upgrades to existing amenities under proposals to address the findings of a report on the county’s outdoor football pitches.
Power restored at the Dalkeith campus

Published on 21 Mar 2023

Schools on the Dalkeith campus, including Saltersgate and Woodburn Primary, will reopen as normal tomorrow (Wed) after power was restored.
Council help secure future of historic Mavisbank House

Published on 21 Mar 2023

Midlothian Council has agreed to use its compulsory purchase powers to help secure a future for Mavisbank House – a Category A Listed historic building near Bonnyrigg.
Council announces new fees

Published on 21 Mar 2023

Midlothian Council is introducing new fees and charges from 1 April.
Councillor Douglas Bowen appointed as new Depute Provost of Midlothian

Published on 21 Mar 2023

Councillor Douglas Bowen appointed as new Depute Provost of Midlothian
Power failure shuts Dalkeith campus

Published on 21 Mar 2023

Pupils are being sent home as Dalkeith Campus, including Saltersgate and Woodburn Primary School, has closed because of a power cut.
Jubilee 'avenue of trees' planted

Published on 17 Mar 2023

Provost Debbi McCall did the honours by helping plant the final beech sapling along Midlothian Council’s ‘avenue of trees’ to mark the late Queen’s Jubilee.
New energy-efficient council flats underway in Bonnyrigg

Published on 16 Mar 2023

Work is underway to build 20 new Midlothian Council homes in Bonnyrigg as part of the most ambitious Passivhaus programme in Scotland.
More help staying warm and well

Published on 8 Mar 2023

Two more warm and well hubs are being opened in Midlothian to help those struggling with the cost of living crisis. Additional hubs at Danderhall and Loanhead libraries will open from Monday 13 March.
Positive inspection rating for council's care homes for young people

Published on 1 Mar 2023

Midlothian Council’s residential care homes for young people have been rated as ‘very good’ after an unannounced inspection by the Care Inspectorate.
St Mary's opening well worth the wait!

Published on 27 Feb 2023

St Mary’s RC Primary School in Bonnyrigg finally enjoyed its official opening and Mass on Friday almost three years after it first threw open its doors.
Easthouses Primary School catchment consultation launched

Published on 27 Feb 2023

Midlothian Council wants to hear your views on plans for the new Easthouses Primary school and its catchment area, to be built on the site of the old Newbattle High School.
Extra funding for crisis grants in Midlothian

Published on 24 Feb 2023

Midlothian’s share of the Scottish Welfare Fund has received a boost with news that Midlothian Council is to top it up by £100,000 to help meet the growing demand resulting from the cost of living crisis. The extra money will come from protected funding the council has been awarded to support low income households.
Midlothian Games is well worth the wait

Published on 22 Feb 2023

The Steiner Philosophers beat off stiff competition from teams of athletes including Stray Cats and Upmo at the first Midlothian LD Games for adults with additional support needs since the pandemic.
Penicuik High School aiming for LGBT charter status

Published on 22 Feb 2023

Penicuik High is aiming to be among the first schools in Midlothian to be awarded the LGBT charter from the charity, LGBT Youth Scotland.
Councillors approve rent rise

Published on 22 Feb 2023

Rents for council homes are to go up by 4.8% from 1 April, the first increase in three years.
Money worries? Find out about the benefits available from Social Security Scotland

Published on 22 Feb 2023

Money worries? Find out about the benefits available from Social Security Scotland
Councillors approve savings

Published on 21 Feb 2023

Councillors have agreed to continue to invest in the instrumental music service, to keep P4 swimming lessons and continue funding the Police Scotland Midlothian Community Action Team.
Local projects benefit from Shared Prosperity funding

Published on 21 Feb 2023

A total of 17 projects in Midlothian are set to benefit from over £2 million in funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Help staying warm and well this winter

Published on 14 Feb 2023

With the cold winter weather and the cost of living crisis still hitting households hard, Midlothian residents are being reminded that the warm and well hubs are still operating at Lasswade and Newbattle libraries.
Best Start Grant School Age Payment - families urged to make sure they don't miss out

Published on 10 Feb 2023

Parents and guardians who get qualifying benefits or tax credits and who have a child born between 1 March 2017 and 28 February 2018 are being urged to check whether they should apply for Best Start Grant School Age Payment as this year’s deadline approaches.
Lottery funding for projects to commemorate His Majesty The King’s Coronation

Published on 9 Feb 2023

National Lottery funding is available to support community events celebrating His Majesty The King’s Coronation in May.
Out of school childcare provision at Penicuik YMCA

Published on 2 Feb 2023

With the announcement the Penicuik YMCA/YWCA is to close, our education team is asking families who need alternative after-school childcare to get in touch.
Council makes successful bid for active travel project funding

Published on 31 Jan 2023

Midlothian Council has been successful in its applications for the Sustrans’ Places for Everyone fund to deliver three active travel projects.
Holocaust Memorial Day is an opportunity to learn, says Equalities Champion and Depute Provost

Published on 25 Jan 2023

Depute Provost and Equalities Champion, Councillor Connor McManus is urging local groups and communities to come together to mark Holocaust Memorial Day on Friday 27 January.
Council publishes savings proposals

Published on 20 Jan 2023

Midlothian Council has published savings proposals to be considered by councillors at a special meeting of the full Council on Tuesday 31 January.