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Book now for our summer football camps
Published on 11 Jun 2021
Five football camps will take place this summer for five to 12-year-old children at three different venues running from 10am-1pm at a cost of £50:.
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Have your say on the future of the region’s economy in upcoming consultation
Published on 10 Jun 2021
Residents, businesses and organisations across south east Scotland are being urged to take part in a major upcoming consultation to help shape the economic future of the region.
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Over 40s can drop-in to local vaccination centre from Monday
Published on 8 Jun 2021
From Monday 14 June, people aged 40 and over, who require a first or second dose of the Astra Zeneca vaccine, can drop-in to Gorebridge vaccination centre in the leisure centre.
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St Andrew St, Dalkeith, to close for resurfacing
Published on 7 Jun 2021
St Andrew Street, Dalkeith, between Tait Street and Musselburgh Road will be closed to traffic for up to three weeks from Monday 14 June.
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Footpath in Dalkeith to close for up to 18 months
Published on 4 Jun 2021
The footpath/cycleway between Newmills Road and Shadepark Drive, Dalkeith, will be shut for up to 18 months from Monday 7 June because of house building work.
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South Street layby only to close
Published on 4 Jun 2021
The layby on South Street beside the Continental Café will be closed for up to 38 weeks while the Jarnac Court building is refurbished by our council-appointed contractor.
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New road name honours wartime heroine
Published on 28 May 2021
A road-naming ceremony was held in Midlothian earlier this week to honour the courage and sacrifice of Church of Scotland missionary Jane Haining.
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Main Street in Roslin closed on Sunday
Published on 26 May 2021
Main Street in Roslin will be closed on Sunday 30 May between 9.30am and 6pm while Scottish Water does essential repairs.
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Celebrating return of touch rugby
Published on 21 May 2021
You may have spotted the council’s Ageing Well Walking Rugby Club President Charlie Adams, pictured far left, on television this week.
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Help us plan for community learning
Published on 20 May 2021
Have your say on a new Community Learning and Development Plan for Midlothian. We’re holding two Zoom drop in sessions for adults who want to join the discussion.
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Libraries open for browsing
Published on 18 May 2021
Dalkeith, Danderhall, Newtongrange and Penicuik Libraries are now open to the public for bookable limited browsing.
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Browsing is back - with a booking!
Published on 14 May 2021
Customers at Dalkeith, Danderhall, Newtongrange, and Penicuik libraries are to finally get the chance to browse the bookshelves again - provided they have pre-booked an appointment!
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COVID Test Centre: Temporary partial closure of Ramsay Croft carpark, Dalkeith
Published on 14 May 2021
An area of Ramsay Croft carpark, Dalkeith, will temporarily close from Friday 14 May.
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Bookbug is back!
Published on 14 May 2021
We’re pleased to announce that Midlothian Libraries’ popular Bookbug sessions for young children are starting up again!
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Additional funding for mental health & wellbeing for Midlothian’s children and young people
Published on 14 May 2021
Children and young people in Midlothian are to benefit again in 2021 from extra Scottish Government funding to support their mental health and wellbeing.
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Have your say on 3-year community learning and development plan for Midlothian
Published on 14 May 2021
A public consultation is underway to help develop a new three-year Community Learning and Development Plan for Midlothian.
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Communities to be consulted about schools
Published on 11 May 2021
Plans are underway to consult with local people and communities about two new primary school and a replacement for Mayfield School Campus.
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Midlothian appoints first Older People's Champion
Published on 11 May 2021
Councillor Margot Russell has been appointed as Midlothian’s first Older People’s Champion.
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Community arts project brightens Woodburn Primary playground
Published on 11 May 2021
Mosaics depicting everything from a Minecraft character to 'Caring Cats' are brightening up Woodburn Primary School playground in Dalkeith thanks to a unique collaboration with Dalkeith Arts.
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Paying tribute to our foster care heroes
Published on 6 May 2021
During Foster Care Fortnight, we’d like to pay tribute to all of our foster care heroes who continue to provide love and support to the children in their care during the challenges of the pandemic.
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Be amazing like foster heroes John and Elaine
Published on 6 May 2021
Foster care heroes like Elaine and John Fraser are helping Midlothian Council recruit more carers during Foster Care Fortnight from Monday 10 May.
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Join our foster care heroes online
Published on 6 May 2021
To mark Foster Care Fortnight from Monday 10 May, Midlothian Council is urging local people to ‘do something incredible’ by becoming a ‘foster hero’ just like Angela and Paul Ross.
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We're looking for fostering heroes like Emma and David
Published on 6 May 2021
To mark the start of national Foster Care Fortnight from Monday 10 May, Midlothian Council is inviting local people to ‘do something incredible’ by becoming a ‘foster care hero’.
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New term - new school for Danderhall pupils
Published on 20 Apr 2021
The return to school after the Easter break was all the more exciting for pupils at Danderhall Primary with the opening of their new building.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Watch council meetings live online
Published on 8 Apr 2021
Members of the public can now watch Midlothian Council meetings live online.