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New play equipment in Dalkeith
Published on 24 Jun 2022
Children across the county, including Sofia and Leonardo pictured, have even more reason to visit King’s Park in Dalkeith thanks to a new 5 metre high space net in the play area.
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Traffic restrictions in Dalkeith and Gorebridge on Saturday
Published on 22 Jun 2022
Traffic restrictions will be in place in Dalkeith and Gorebridge on Saturday 25 June during four parades. Around 4,000 people are expected to march in Dalkeith on Saturday afternoon.
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Closure of leisure centre spas
Published on 17 Jun 2022
As a result of the current international situation, we are currently experiencing supply chain and distribution issues for chlorine. Regrettably, we have had to take the decision to close our spas from Saturday 18 June until further notice.
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Avian flu advice
Published on 17 Jun 2022
There have been a number of occurrences of dead seabirds and waterfowl being found on neighbouring coastlines and elsewhere in Scotland. The following precautions are advisable when out and about.
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Visit the Vogrie Wonderland Story and Book Festival
Published on 17 Jun 2022
Something exciting is coming to Vogrie Country Park on Saturday 23 July! Wonderland Story & Book Festival by The Book Whisperers is Midlothian's new free family festival.
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Parents asked to fill in involvement and engagement survey
Published on 14 Jun 2022
The Scottish Government’s Parental Involvement and Engagement survey is open to parents of children at publicly funded primary or secondary schools in Scotland. The information will help Midlothian Council plan future parental involvement and engagement in the area.
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Young adults in Midlothian securing their future
Published on 14 Jun 2022
New figures released by the Scottish Government show that 92.93% of school leavers in Midlothian were in education, employment, training, volunteering or personal development in 2020/21.
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Flying the flag for Pride month
Published on 10 Jun 2022
Midlothian Council is flying the Rainbow Pride flag in June to mark Pride month.
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Temporary traffic restrictions and road closures for Let’s Rock music festival
Published on 10 Jun 2022
Restrictions and road closures will be in place for periods from Friday 17 June until 2am on Sunday 19 June because of Let’s Rock music festival in Dalkeith Country Park on Saturday 18 June.
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SNP administration announced
Published on 7 Jun 2022
The SNP group has formed an administration to lead Midlothian Council.
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How can we help you easily access free period products?
Published on 27 May 2022
Fill in our short survey to help us make sure free period products are easily accessible to everyone who needs them.
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Training in traditional construction skills for Penicuik students
Published on 27 May 2022
Students from Penicuik and Beeslack High Schools are currently taking part in onsite training in traditional construction skills at the historic St Mungo’s churchyard in Penicuik.
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Have your say on a new vision for Dalkeith town centre
Published on 26 May 2022
Sign up for the first of our online workshops on Tuesday 31 May or find out other ways to get involved.
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Midlothian hosts Scotland's first walking rugby festival
Published on 17 May 2022
Midlothian made sporting history on Saturday when it hosted Scotland’s first walking rugby festival.
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Places at our council-run early learning settings
Published on 9 May 2022
If you have a pre-school age child then watch out for a letter about early learning and childcare places in some Midlothian Council settings from August 2022 to July 2023.
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Have your say on a fresh vision for Dalkeith town centre
Published on 6 May 2022
People who live and work in Midlothian are being asked to help set out a new vision for Dalkeith town centre. A series of consultations are planned during May and June.
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Online payments available
Published on 29 Apr 2022
Please note that our online payment system is now available again following essential maintenance work.
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More time to complete census
Published on 28 Apr 2022
Householders across Scotland are being offered a short extension until the end of May to complete their census return, National Records of Scotland (NRS) confirmed today.
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Parents warned of dangers of small objects
Published on 25 Apr 2022
Midlothian Trading Standards are warning parents and carers about potential hazards to children associated with swallowing items such as button batteries.
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Could you offer a Midlothian child a temporary home?
Published on 20 Apr 2022
Our monthly informal fostering information events are a great opportunity to find out what's involved in becoming a foster carer.
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Still to complete your census form?
Published on 14 Apr 2022
Households who don’t fill in the census by 1 May are being warned that they may face prosecution - which could lead to a criminal record and a fine of up to £1000.
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Let's chat fostering
Published on 13 Apr 2022
Come along and find out how you can support local children by dropping in to our fostering information event on Wednesday 27 April.
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New Transferable Skills Academy
Published on 12 Apr 2022
The Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal has launched a new Transferable Skills Academy. The first course has been developed in partnership with Midlothian Council.
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Free Rangers events for Spring and Summer
Published on 12 Apr 2022
From happy holiday crafts to pond dipping, Easter rabbit hunting to making bird feeders, our Midlothian Rangers have got Spring and Summer all sewn up for the kids.
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Remembering Together Midlothian: Co-creating Covid Community Memorials
Published on 8 Apr 2022
Artists and creatives are being sought to support Remembering Together Midlothian, a co-created COVID community memorial.
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Mid Mouse poetry prize winners announced
Published on 8 Apr 2022
The birthday of Bonnyrigg Primary P6 pupil Sophie Dawson turned into a double celebration when she took the top prize in a Midlothian wide poetry competition.
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More help to complete Scotland’s Census
Published on 6 Apr 2022
More help is available to complete Scotland’s Census, as local field teams begin visiting homes who have not yet responded.
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New avenue of trees thanks to local firm
Published on 1 Apr 2022
Midlothian Council’s land and countryside team is creating a new avenue of trees in Penicuik thanks to a donation by local electronics firm, Findlay Irvine.
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Funding available for groups offering employability support
Published on 31 Mar 2022
Funding is now available for community groups, charities, social enterprises, public sector bodies and private providers who can provide employability support for eligible people aged 16 to 67 who need additional support.
