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Midlothian to roll-out asymptomatic Covid-19 testing centres

Published on 16 Apr 2021

Rapid (COVID-19) testing sites for people with no symptoms of coronavirus are set to be rolled out across Midlothian in the coming weeks.
Temporary road closure - Woodburn Avenue, Dalkeith

Published on 15 Apr 2021

Woodburn Avenue, Dalkeith will be closed between Woodburn Road and Woodburn Park from Monday 26 April for up to 10 days. This is to allow road resurfacing work.
Consultation on proposed planning application for new care and housing development in Bonnyrigg

Published on 15 Apr 2021

A public consultation is underway on a proposal from Midlothian Council to submit a planning application for a new development providing community, health and housing support services in Bonnyrigg.
Midlothian offers condolences on the death of HRH Prince Philip

Published on 9 Apr 2021

Provost Peter Smaill and Midlothian’s Lord-Lieutenant Richard Callander are among dignitaries paying local tribute to The Duke of Edinburgh.
Watch council meetings live online

Published on 8 Apr 2021

Members of the public can now watch Midlothian Council meetings live online.
Help shape future travel in Midlothian

Published on 7 Apr 2021

Whether you walk, wheel, cycle, use public transport or drive, share your travel story and help shape the future of transport and travel in Midlothian by completing a short survey.
Apply for a Good Time to Be 2 place, like John

Published on 1 Apr 2021

A Good Time to Be 2 funded place at Wizkidz, Newtongrange and now 1140 hours of early learning at Mayfield Nursery means Thomas Ferris, 3, is making new friends and learning new skills.
Continued crowdfunding support gets the thumbs up

Published on 1 Apr 2021

A pioneering programme which provides crowdfunding support for a wide range of organisations has been extended until July 2021.
Grant awarded to historic Penicuik building as part of heritage regeneration project

Published on 26 Mar 2021

The owners of a historic building at 1-7 Bridge Street in Penicuik have been awarded a grant of £193,787 towards its repair and restoration by the Penicuik Heritage Regeneration Project.
Weed killer agreement at Council

Published on 23 Mar 2021

Councillors have agreed to continue limiting the use of glyphosate weed killers.
Unicef Gold Award for Woodburn Primary

Published on 23 Mar 2021

Children and staff at Woodburn Primary School in Dalkeith are delighted to have been awarded their Gold level Rights Respecting School Award (RRSA) linked to their work on the Rights of the Child.
Council staff key to opening of new vaccination centre

Published on 22 Mar 2021

Midlothian Council staff have played a key role in opening a new NHS Lothian mass vaccination centre in Gorebridge.
Ward 5 by-election on Thursday

Published on 22 Mar 2021

The Returning Officer is reminding Voters in Ward 5 that Thursday is the day of the by-election.
Ministers say plans to close Glencorse Primary can go ahead

Published on 17 Mar 2021

Parents, carers, staff and pupils have been informed after Scottish Ministers agreed Midlothian Council can go ahead with plans to close Glencorse Primary School in Penicuik.
Planning to vote in the Scottish Parliament election?

Published on 16 Mar 2021

With the Scottish Parliament election taking place on Thursday 6 May 2021, Returning Officer for the Midlothian area Dr Grace Vickers is reminding voters they can apply for a postal vote.
Football pitch bookings from Monday 15 March

Published on 12 Mar 2021

We're now taking bookings for football pitches.
COVID-19 funding support for local businesses

Published on 11 Mar 2021

Midlothian Council has produced a new infographic factsheet, showing the level of funding support local businesses have received during the pandemic, up to January 2021.
Midlothian credited for gender equality work

Published on 10 Mar 2021

Midlothian Council has received special accreditation after participating in a pilot programme on gender equality.
Help build Midlothian’s future workforce

Published on 5 Mar 2021

The Young Person's Guarantee scheme is connecting local employers with young people and helps provide them with the support they need to build their future workforce.
Could you foster like Denise?

Published on 4 Mar 2021

Fostering with Midlothian Council is one of the best decisions Denise Adams has ever made, she says.
Consultation on merger plans for community councils in Bonnyrigg area

Published on 3 Mar 2021

Bonnyrigg and Lasswade Community Council and Poltonhall and Hopefield Community Council in Midlothian have voted to progress to a merger, to bring the two community councils together.
Young adults secure a positive future

Published on 2 Mar 2021

Newly released Scottish Government statistics show that 94.5% of school leavers in Midlothian were in ‘positive destinations’ during 2019/20.
Grant helps council up its green credentials

Published on 1 Mar 2021

Midlothian Council has been able to lease more electric vehicles to add to its green fleet thanks to a Scottish Government grant of £45,600.
Apply online for a new NEC card

Published on 1 Mar 2021

Midlothian Council customers can now apply online for a new bus pass or Young Scot card.
Book now for Equal Midlothian Week 2021

Published on 26 Feb 2021

Celebrate the contribution that different groups make to their communities by getting involved with Equal Midlothian Week (1 - 7 March 2021).
Join Natasha by applying for a Good Time to Be 2 place for your child

Published on 25 Feb 2021

Midlothian Council is encouraging all families with a two-year-old to check if they are eligible for a free (funded) place at a nursery, childminder or other setting.
Every school age pupil in Midlothian to get a free learning device

Published on 25 Feb 2021

Every school age pupil in the county is to receive a learning device such as an iPad or Google Chromebook as part of Midlothian Council’s £10.5 million investment in digital learning.
Midlothian Council defers rent increase

Published on 24 Feb 2021

Midlothian Council has decided to defer a planned rents increase for council tenants. This decision was made taking into account the impact of the Covid -19 pandemic on households in the area and the expected recession.
Council to buy house for specialist care for children

Published on 23 Feb 2021

Councillors have agreed to the purchase of a house to support children aged between 5 and 12-years-of-age who are unable to live in a family setting.