News Centre
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Newbattle pupil Antoine smashes his exams
Published on 9 Aug 2022
Like fellow Newbattle High S6 pupil Evie Oswald, Antoine Guinebault says sitting exams for the first time post Covid was “a bit strange, especially as they were so important.”
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Exam success for Newbattle's Evie Oswald
Published on 9 Aug 2022
Newbattle High School pupil Evie Oswald says she's delighted to get A passes in her Higher Spanish, Higher English and Higher Biology, a B in Higher Maths and a B in Advanced Higher Music.
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Exam performance returns to pre-pandemic levels
Published on 9 Aug 2022
As pupils across Midlothian receive their SQA exam results today, new figures show a positive return to pre-pandemic performance levels at National, Higher and Advanced Higher levels.
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Apply for Audit Committee roles
Published on 8 Aug 2022
The council is inviting applications to the posts of Independent Chair and Independent Non-Voting Member of the Audit Committee. The roles are voluntary but expenses are paid.
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Launch event for ideas to regenerate Dalkeith town centre
Published on 4 Aug 2022
Initial ideas for the regeneration of Dalkeith town centre are to be shared at a drop-in event to be held in Dalkeith later this month.
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Call for local people to help shape Midlothian’s future
Published on 3 Aug 2022
Do you want to play a part in shaping public services in your area? Then why not apply to become a member of the Midlothian Citizens' Panel?
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New Midlothian Mental Health and Resilience Service (MHARS) launched
Published on 1 Aug 2022
Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) has launched a new telephone service for people aged 18-65 years suffering mental health and wellbeing distress.
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Council Leader condemns Whitehill Welfare decision
Published on 28 Jul 2022
Midlothian Council Leader Councillor Kelly Parry has condemned as “shameful”, the decision by Whitehill Welfare football club to sign convicted domestic abuser Paul Tansey.
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Job opportunity - school subject tutors
Published on 19 Jul 2022
In response to the educational challenges faced by young people due to COVID-19, the ELTI Tutoring Initiative was set up to help 4th to 6th year students. This is now being extended.
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Scottish Welfare Fund online form
Published on 15 Jul 2022
The problem with our Scottish Welfare Fund online application form has now been fixed. The form will close at 3pm today, reopening again at 9am on Monday.
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Ironmill Steps update
Published on 13 Jul 2022
The council would like to update local residents about the situation with the Ironmill Steps in Dalkeith and the adjoining bridge.
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Newton Church Road, Danderhall – temporary road closure
Published on 13 Jul 2022
From Monday 18 July, Newton Church Road, Danderhall (between Maulsford Ave and A7 Old Dalkeith Road) will be closed to traffic for up to 5 days. This is for footpath resurfacing work. A diversion will be in place along the A7 Old Dalkeith Road, The Wisp and Edmonstone Road. Local vehicle access will be maintained and pedestrians will also still have access.
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How can bus journey times be improved along 4 local routes?
Published on 7 Jul 2022
We want to hear your views on how bus journey times and the reliability of those times can be improved along four corridors in Midlothian.
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Council working with Police and Lothian Buses after anti-social behaviour incident
Published on 1 Jul 2022
There will be increased Police patrols in Bonnyrigg and Rosewell and along the route of the number 49 bus after an incident of anti-social behaviour last night. CCTV also installed.
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Can you support parents looking to improve job skills?
Published on 1 Jul 2022
Midlothian Council is looking to procure services and/or training to support Midlothian parents to upskill
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Redesigned school to be built on old Newbattle High site
Published on 29 Jun 2022
A new, redesigned Easthouses Primary School will be built on the site of the old Newbattle High School.
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Beeslack replacement site announced
Published on 28 Jun 2022
Midlothian Council has announced plans to build a replacement for Beeslack Community High School within the University of Edinburgh’s Easter Bush Campus.
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Public to be consulted about road safety
Published on 28 Jun 2022
Midlothian Council will be asking the public about improving road safety including introducing 20mph speed limits in towns and villages.
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Merger approved for local community councils
Published on 28 Jun 2022
Bonnyrigg and Lasswade Community Council and Poltonhall and Hopefield Community Council are to formally merge, at their own request, following a decision taken at a special meeting of Midlothian Council today (Tuesday 28 June).
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Council to set up cost of living taskforce
Published on 28 Jun 2022
A cost of living crisis taskforce is being set up in Midlothian “as a matter of urgency”.
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Single Midlothian Plan published
Published on 28 Jun 2022
An annual plan has been published, setting out the outcomes local services are expected to deliver for local people in Midlothian.
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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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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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SNP administration announced
Published on 7 Jun 2022
The SNP group has formed an administration to lead Midlothian Council.