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Stobhill launches trade waste and recycling service

Published on 14 Sep 2018

Trade waste and recycling will be accepted at Stobhill from 1 October 2018.
Surfacing works on Cuiken Multi-User Footpath

Published on 10 Sep 2018

Surfacing works on the existing path running alongside Cuiken Burn on 18/09/18 for a duration of 10-12 weeks.
Get ready to Walk the Line!

Published on 6 Sep 2018

Entries are now open for the annual Walk the Line event, led by Midlothian Council's Ageing Well volunteers.
Diversion of public paths at Mauricewood, Penicuik

Published on 5 Sep 2018

Public Path Diversion Order proposed to divert existing paths within land at Mauricewood, Penicuik
Record number of young adults in Midlothian securing their future

Published on 4 Sep 2018

94.3% of 16-19 year olds in Midlothian were in education, employment or training or personal development according to the 2018 Annual Participation Measure report, released last Tuesday.
New plan for delivery of learning and development in Midlothian

Published on 3 Sep 2018

Council approves new strategy for learning and development in the county.
Gold Coast Ellie picks up top prize at first ever Midlothian’s Young People Awards

Published on 3 Sep 2018

Newbattle High School pupil Ellie Russell won the prize for outstanding achievement at the inaugural Midlothian’s Young People Awards on Friday (31 August).
Funding awarded for Penicuik regeneration project

Published on 30 Aug 2018

Heritage Lottery Fund and Historic Environment Scotland have approved a £2.6 million funding package to help regenerate Penicuik town centre. The funding will support improvements to historic buildings and public spaces, along with a wide range of community activities and training opportunities for local people.
Apply now for a Good Time to Be 2 place

Published on 29 Aug 2018

Kim Eastell’s son Emmett is one of the children enjoying his ‘Good Time to Be 2’ funded place with Hawthorn Children and Family Centre in Mayfield. Is your child eligible?
Do you have a two-year-old child?

Published on 29 Aug 2018

Would your two-year-old child benefit from a funded place in a nursery, childminder or other early learning setting?
Have your say on the future of town centres

Published on 29 Aug 2018

Local residents, community groups and businesses are being invited to have their say on proposed new guidance covering food and drink and other non-retail uses in Midlothian’s town centres.
Local groups invited to apply for grant funding

Published on 28 Aug 2018

Local organisations are being invited to apply now to Midlothian Council for grant funding for projects starting from April 2019. The funding is to help community groups, charities and social enterprises improve the quality of life of people living in Midlothian.
Be a force for good

Published on 23 Aug 2018

Can you be a force for good? We are currently recruiting for Children’s Panel members in Midlothian.
Want to get more involved in your community?

Published on 22 Aug 2018

Are you a local resident who would like to get more involved in your community? Then why not join in with the annual Midlothian community council training day on Saturday 6 October?
Christmas lights funding extended

Published on 22 Aug 2018

Councillors have agreed to continue funding Christmas lights for another year.
Planning committee to be webcast

Published on 22 Aug 2018

Residents will soon be able to watch live webcasts of Midlothian Council’s planning committee.
The beautiful game, just a bit slower!

Published on 22 Aug 2018

First pioneered in Midlothian, walking football has become a national hit in recent years and now there are even more ways to get involved in the sport across the county.
New school adjacent to current Lasswade PS

Published on 21 Aug 2018

Midlothian Council has agreed to build a three stream replacement school for Lasswade Primary School on the land adjacent to the current school.
Xmas lights funded for another year

Published on 21 Aug 2018

Councillors have agreed to continue funding Christmas lights for another year.
Your comments on a new primary school and community facilities for Danderhall

Published on 21 Aug 2018

Thank you to residents for their comments regarding the development of a new school and community facilities in Danderhall.
Rullion Road, Penicuik Road Closure

Published on 21 Aug 2018

Lothian Bus services 15, X15, 37, N37, X37 will be temporarily withdrawn from Cornbank.
School bus pick-ups update

Published on 20 Aug 2018

School buses are now running as normal although we’re reminding families living in Danderhall and Loanhead their child’s pick up point may be different this week. See below for more details.
Change of school bus pick-up for some Beeslack pupils in Loanhead

Published on 17 Aug 2018

If your normal school bus pick-up point is either the bus stop at the Mayshade Road bus stop or Straiton Retail Park, then please go to the bus stop at Edgefield Road, Loanhead instead.
Change to school bus pick-up points in Danderhall

Published on 17 Aug 2018

If your normal pick-up point for the school bus is either the Co-op or library in Danderhall then please go to the main bus stop on the A7 main road during the week beginning Monday 20 August.
Primary school communities have their say on the ‘cost of the school day’

Published on 16 Aug 2018

An innovative Midlothian project, aimed at reducing the disadvantage poorer families experience in meeting the cost of the school day, has seen high levels of participation from children, their families, parent council members and school staff.
City Region Deal on the hunt for leading lights from private and third sectors

Published on 14 Aug 2018

Applications are open for individuals in the private and third sectors to join the Regional Enterprise Council for the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal.
Book now for our lifelong learning classes

Published on 14 Aug 2018

Bookings can now be made for our Lifelong Learning and Employability 2018/19 classes.
Midlothian set to benefit from historic £1.3bn City Region Deal

Published on 7 Aug 2018

Midlothian’s economy is set to benefit from a £1.3bn investment package, following Tuesday’s formal signing of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal.
S6 highers results up 10% on 2014

Published on 7 Aug 2018

Congratulations to all of our pupils in Midlothian who receive their examination results today.