News Centre

Waste amnesty bookings open on Friday 6 October

Published on 2 Oct 2023

Local residents in some areas of Midlothian will be able to book a free collection of flammable items such as furniture, carpets and mattresses.
Council relaunches its warm and well hubs

Published on 2 Oct 2023

As Challenge Poverty Weeks gets underway today (Monday 2 October), we have re-launched four warm and well hubs across the county to provide support with the cost-of-living crisis.
Upgrade of Housing Services database

Published on 29 Sep 2023

Essential maintenance and systems upgrades are taking place on the Housing Services database. This maintenance has taken slightly longer than anticipated and will continue until Monday 9 October 2023.
Whitehill village road to be resurfaced

Published on 28 Sep 2023

The C34 Whitehill Village road, between the entry and exist gateway signs, will be closed for four weeks from Monday 2 October for resurfacing work.
Schools open as normal next week

Published on 22 Sep 2023

School support staff in Midlothian are not taking part in strike action planned across some local authority areas in Scotland next week. All schools will be open as normal
Statement: Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC)

Published on 1 Sep 2023

No Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) has been found in recent surveys of the schools estate in Midlothian.
More than 95% of young adults in work, further education or training

Published on 30 Aug 2023

Newly released national statistics show that 95.4% of young adults in Midlothian were in work or had enrolled in further or higher education or training between April 2022 and March of this year.
Newtongrange pool site consultation event

Published on 29 Aug 2023

The council wants to hear local people’s views on how to redevelop the old pool site in the centre of Newtongrange.
Councillor to sit on trust board

Published on 29 Aug 2023

Councillor Ellen Scott is to represent Midlothian Council on the Board of Trustees for Newbyres Community Trust.
Awards scheme for inspirational youth launched

Published on 29 Aug 2023

Do you know an inspirational young person?
More money for cost of living support

Published on 29 Aug 2023

Midlothian Councillors today approved spending of £535,000 to support local people during the ongoing cost of living crisis.
Council headquarters could become 'one stop shop' for local community

Published on 29 Aug 2023

The council’s headquarters, Midlothian House, could become a ‘one stop shop’ for local people using council and third sector services, councillors heard today (Tuesday).
Significant drop in number of people in temporary accommodation

Published on 29 Aug 2023

The number of individuals and families in temporary homes has almost halved in the last five years.
Measures to protect children's rights commended

Published on 29 Aug 2023

Steps taken to secure children’s rights in Midlothian were commended by councillors at the full Council meeting today (Tuesday).
Historic Penicuik building awarded £450K restoration lifeline

Published on 24 Aug 2023

The Penicuik Heritage Regeneration Project (PHRP) has awarded a £450,000 grant to assist with the repair and restoration of No 4 The Square, Penicuik.
Pioneering ‘Lend and Mend Hub’ launches in Gorebridge Library

Published on 17 Aug 2023

A new dedicated facility in Gorebridge Library, which allows free access to equipment to repair, reuse, and upcycle everyday items, has officially opened today (Thursday 17 August).
Doors open on Midlothian’s heritage on September 9

Published on 17 Aug 2023

Discover buildings and spaces not normally open to the public as Midlothian once again takes part in Scotland’s annual Doors Open Days.
Make a difference and become a volunteer Children’s Panel Member

Published on 16 Aug 2023

Children’s Hearings Scotland is looking for a diverse range of enthusiastic people to join the team as panel members.
School transport arrangements update

Published on 15 Aug 2023

Here are details of bus operators and indicative pick up times for secondary schools. Primary School and ASN arrangements are also included. Schools have shared this information with parents/carers.
Care-experienced Council Leader urges people to consider fostering

Published on 15 Aug 2023

Midlothian Council Leader Councillor Kelly Parry said as a looked-after child and now a mum herself, she would urge anyone even vaguely considering fostering to go along to our next drop-in event.
Book now to 'Walk the Line'

Published on 15 Aug 2023

Lace up your walking boots and grab your water bottle to join this group of enthusiasts and hundreds more for our annual Walk the Line event.
School transport arrangements

Published on 14 Aug 2023

If your child/young person qualifies for school transport indicative pick up times and the name of the bus operator will be on their school's website tomorrow (Tuesday).
Survey on resurfacing of section of Core Path and National Cycle Route

Published on 8 Aug 2023

Midlothian Council wants to hear your views on proposals to resurface a section of Core Path NCN 196 between Rosewell and Auchendinny.
Congratulations to Dalkeith High pupil Adam

Published on 8 Aug 2023

Dalkeith High pupil Adam Bowen celebrates seven As in his National 5 exams.
Exam success for Lewis

Published on 8 Aug 2023

Dalkeith High pupil Lewis Johnson is celebrating six straight A Higher passes this morning.
Exam results published today (Tuesday)

Published on 8 Aug 2023

Exam results published today show a continued return to pre-pandemic performance levels at National, Higher and Advanced Higher levels in Midlothian.
Public meeting on 10 August about Cala Homes upgrading Old Craighall Road

Published on 27 Jul 2023

Cala Homes East is starting work on a new 620-home development. The work will include upgrading Old Craighall Road, requiring the road to be closed for 12 weeks from 6 September.
Do you qualify for free school meals and clothing grants?

Published on 18 Jul 2023

Families on low incomes in Midlothian are being reminded that they could qualify for free school meals and money to help towards buying school clothes.
New crackdown on environmental crimes

Published on 14 Jul 2023

A new, dedicated environmental crime team will be cracking down on flytipping, dog fouling, littering and other offences from Monday 17 July.