News Centre
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Working to resolve heating issues in schools
Published on 18 Mar 2019
Beeslack, Mayfield and St Luke's pupils should all come to school as normal tomorrow (Tuesday). We are working to resolve heating issues in those buildings.
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Penicuik road closures
Published on 14 Mar 2019
Midlothian Council is carrying out essential road resurfacing in Penicuik High Street, including the junction with Bridge Street and West Street. Details of road closures here.
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Midlothian Council wins diversity award
Published on 13 Mar 2019
Midlothian Council has won ‘Council of the Year’ in the Scottish Diversity Awards 2019.
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Midlothian householders warned about scams
Published on 13 Mar 2019
Midlothian Council’s Trading Standards team is warning residents about a couple of scams currently operating in the area.
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Switch off for Earth Hour
Published on 13 Mar 2019
Midlothian Council is asking residents and businesses to demonstrate their commitment to the environment by supporting WWF‘s Earth Hour, at the end of this month.
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Midlothian congratulated on International Women's Day
Published on 7 Mar 2019
As we mark International Women’s Day (Friday), COSLA has formally congratulated seven councils, including Midlothian, taking part in a ground breaking pilot accreditation programme.
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Michelle is changing lives by fostering, could you?
Published on 5 Mar 2019
Carers like Michelle Dow often start their fostering careers by offering weekend or short term placements to a child or young person in need.
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Funding for Bonnyrigg community event
Published on 1 Mar 2019
Bonnyrigg Rose Community Football Club has been awarded £4,500 from the Scottish Government Place Standard Conversations Fund. The money will be used to run a community day at the end of March, in partnership with Midlothian Council.
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Celebrating equality and diversity in Midlothian
Published on 25 Feb 2019
Celebrate the contribution that different groups make to their communities by getting involved with Equal Midlothian Week (4-9th March 2019).
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Jobs roadshow for young people
Published on 25 Feb 2019
Young people and their parents from across Midlothian are invited to attend a free jobs roadshow
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Taxicard scheme ending
Published on 22 Feb 2019
Midlothian Council is reminding local people with a Taxicard, which makes single taxi journeys up to £3 cheaper, the service is stopping from the end of Sunday 31 March 2019.
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Spaces left on some swimming classes
Published on 18 Feb 2019
We've still got some spaces left at various swimming classes at The Lasswade Centre. Sign up now.
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Record number of people give views on health and social care
Published on 12 Feb 2019
A report presented to Midlothian Council today has shown a record response to a recent health and social care consultation
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Councillors updated on progress of Borders Railway projects
Published on 12 Feb 2019
Councillors were updated today (Tuesday) on Midlothian projects to maximise the benefits of the Borders Railway.
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Council approves budget for 2019/20
Published on 12 Feb 2019
Midlothian Council has voted to reject a number of savings measures aimed at meeting a £9.739 million budget shortfall in 2019/20.
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New school on site of old high school
Published on 12 Feb 2019
A new primary school will be built on the former site of Newbattle High School in Easthouses.
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Thinking about proposing?
Published on 11 Feb 2019
If you are thinking of getting married or having a civil partnership there are a lot of things to consider but one of the most important things is booking a registrar to conduct the ceremony.
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Do you have an alcohol licence?
Published on 11 Feb 2019
Do you have a personal licence to trade in alcohol issued on or before 1 September 2009?
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Protect yourself against financial harm
Published on 11 Feb 2019
East and Midlothian Public Protection Committee (EMPPC) is helping residents protect themselves and others from financial harm with their new event series ‘Fraud, scams and financial plans’.
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Sign up for garden waste collections by 21 February
Published on 11 Feb 2019
The council is reminding residents that the deadline for signing up for the full garden waste collection service is fast approaching.
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Give us your views on local paths
Published on 11 Feb 2019
Midlothian Council is today (Monday 11 February) launching a consultation asking for comments and proposals on local paths.
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Part of Mauricewood Road closed
Published on 8 Feb 2019
Part of Mauricewood Road is closed between Meikle Drive and Mauricewood Steadings.
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Watch Tuesday's full Council meeting
Published on 8 Feb 2019
We’re reminding members of the public they can tune in to the full Council meeting on Tuesday 12 February by watching the webcast, either live or on catch up.
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Car parks shut on Sun 17 Feb
Published on 8 Feb 2019
North Wynd and St Andrew St car parks in Dalkeith will close temporarily on Sunday 17 February 2019 for essential maintenance work. The car parks will reopen just as soon as the work is finished.
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Formerly fostered staff member appeals for new carers
Published on 5 Feb 2019
Midlothian Council has recruited the help of a highly qualified member of staff to help launch its latest foster care campaign.
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Fight back against scams and become a Scam Marshal!
Published on 5 Feb 2019
Take a stand against scams. That’s the message from Midlothian Council’s Trading Standards team.
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Clarification on the music tuition proposals
Published on 4 Feb 2019
Council Leader Councillor Derek Milligan is clarifying the position on savings measures around music tuition.
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Council Leader warns of catastrophic cuts
Published on 1 Feb 2019
Midlothian Council Leader, Councillor Derek Milligan is warning councillors are having to consider savings measures that will 'decimate' local services.
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Community groups meet to discuss Plan for Penicuik
Published on 1 Feb 2019
Community groups in the Penicuik area have been invited to attend a meeting on Wednesday 6 February to discuss the new ‘Plan for Penicuik’ neighbourhood plan.
