News Centre
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Celebrate Scottish Archives Day!
Published on 28 Feb 2020
To celebrate Scottish Archives Day, we’d like to share information about our most popular archival collections we hold: the papers of the Wauchope family of Edmonstone and the Black Collection.
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Traditional construction skills demonstrations at Penicuik high schools
Published on 27 Feb 2020
Pupils at Beeslack and Penicuik high schools are to be given the opportunity to learn about traditional construction skills as part of the Penicuik Heritage Regeneration Project.
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Danderhall and district decide
Published on 27 Feb 2020
Residents in Danderhall and district are coming together to decide how £30,000 of public money will be spent to improve their area.
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Midlothian's walking rugby wins first international
Published on 26 Feb 2020
The first ever Scotland versus England walking rugby international ended with a win for Midlothian’s Uncoachables team.
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Rolling road closures on Sunday for race
Published on 24 Feb 2020
Various rolling road closures will be in place on Sunday 1 March between noon and 2pm for the annual Lasswade Athletics Club 10 mile road race.
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All priority routes gritted
Published on 24 Feb 2020
All priority routes have been gritted, including pavements & car parks.
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Penicuik town centre property owners encouraged to apply for improvement grants
Published on 19 Feb 2020
Owners and tenants of historic properties in Penicuik town centre who may be eligible for improvement grants are encouraged to apply now, as time is ticking away.
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Council moves to end period poverty in Midlothian
Published on 18 Feb 2020
Thousands of women and girls across the county can now access free sanitary products in Midlothian Council public buildings, including libraries and leisure centres.
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Scottish water issues in EH24 area
Published on 17 Feb 2020
Scottish Water has now identified the cause of the interruption to water supply affecting customers in Rosewell, Polton and Bonnyrigg.
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Part of Cuiken Glen Cycleway to close temporarily
Published on 17 Feb 2020
Part of Cuiken Glen Cycleway in Penicuik will be closed for around six weeks from Monday 24 February while three footbridges are replaced.
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Midlothian Council appoints Swedish energy firm Vattenfall
Published on 11 Feb 2020
Midlothian Council, which recently declared a Climate Emergency, has appointed Vattenfall, the leading Swedish state owned energy company, as preferred bidder to become its energy partner.
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Councillors agree Council Tax and budget
Published on 11 Feb 2020
Despite a further cut in core funding from Scottish Government, councillors have unanimously agreed the budget for the year ahead.
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New early learning centre welcomes VIPs
Published on 5 Feb 2020
A joint project between the council and local battalion 2 SCOTS, the ELC within Scots Corner community centre in Penicuik, officially opened on Monday 3 February. It will be open 49 weeks a year.
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Councillors pay tribute after death of former provost and convenor
Published on 4 Feb 2020
Midlothian councillors have paid tribute to former provost and councillor colleague, David R Smith, who has died at the age of 89.
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City Region Deal boost for construction and engineering skills
Published on 28 Jan 2020
More than 2,000 people in south east Scotland are set to benefit from the first wave of skills and career support from the new Housing, Construction and Infrastructure (HCI) Skills Gateway.
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Gritters out as snow forecast
Published on 27 Jan 2020
Temperatures are forecast to drop below freezing this evening (Monday) with rain falling as sleet or snow from midnight and throughout the night.
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First building grants awarded for Penicuik town centre regeneration
Published on 23 Jan 2020
Two building grant applications have recently been approved as part of the Penicuik Heritage Regeneration Project.
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Our walking rugby team is making history
Published on 20 Jan 2020
Midlothian’s walking rugby team will be making a little bit of history on Saturday 8 February when they take on a team from the Lake District in the first ever Scotland versus England international.
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New tourism drive launched for Midlothian and the Scottish Borders
Published on 16 Jan 2020
A new campaign has been launched to raise the profile of Midlothian and the Scottish Borders as a year-round tourism destination.
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Sign your toddler or pre-schooler up for gymnastics
Published on 13 Jan 2020
If you have a toddler aged 18 months to three years then why not sign up for a mother and toddler gymnastics class at Danderhall Leisure Centre?
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John Swinney does the honours at topping out
Published on 9 Jan 2020
The Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education John Swinney did the honours at a topping out ceremony today (Wednesday).
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Add a royal touch to your celebrations
Published on 6 Jan 2020
Midlothian’s Lord-Lieutenant is reminding local residents celebrating 100th birthdays or Diamond wedding anniversaries in 2020 that they can add a royal touch to their special celebrations.
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Landmark agreement to deliver sustainable community at Shawfair
Published on 20 Dec 2019
Midlothian Council and the developers behind the new town of Shawfair have signed a landmark Sustainable Growth Agreement which commits them to delivering a well-designed, sustainable community that promotes wellbeing and healthy lifestyles.
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Council declares climate emergency
Published on 19 Dec 2019
Midlothian Council has declared a ‘Climate Emergency’ with the aim of making the council’s activities net-zero carbon by 2030.
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New polling places approved
Published on 17 Dec 2019
Councillors today (Tuesday) approved a review of polling places, which will mean, among other changes, all schools can remain open to pupils and staff on polling day.
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Council to get more than £800,000 from Transport Scotland
Published on 17 Dec 2019
Midlothian Council has secured £863,000 from Transport Scotland to help address the knock-on effect of Edinburgh’s plans to tackle air pollution by introducing a city–wide Low Emission Zone.
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Funding approved for local groups
Published on 17 Dec 2019
Local groups in Midlothian are set to benefit from more than £47,000 in grant funding awarded by the council for projects in 2020/21 and 2021/22.
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Council to help secure future of Mavisbank
Published on 17 Dec 2019
Midlothian Council is ready to step in to help secure a future for Mavisbank House – a Category A Listed ‘architectural gem’ located near Bonnyrigg.
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Midlothian County General Election result
Published on 13 Dec 2019
Owen Thompson, of the Scottish National Party, has regained the Midlothian County Parliamentary seat, which he lost to Labour in the 2017 General Election.
