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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.
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.
Help us name the new community facilities at Danderhall

Published on 20 Jan 2020

We’re asking local people to help name the new community facilities in Danderhall.
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.
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?
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).
Registration opens for council’s garden waste collection service

Published on 6 Jan 2020

Registration is now open for the council’s charged garden waste service.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Partnership working is key to success

Published on 10 Dec 2019

The keys to Scots Corner Early Learning and Childcare Centre (ELC), a joint project between the council and local battalion 2 SCOTS, were officially handed over in a special ceremony on Monday.
Midlothian residents encouraged to get Power of Attorney

Published on 20 Nov 2019

It's National Power of Attorney Day and we're encouraging all residents to sign up.
Council strikes gold with Ministry of Defence award

Published on 20 Nov 2019

Midlothian Council was one of five employers from the Scottish lowlands to strike gold earlier this month when it received a prestigious award from the Ministry of Defence.
More than 350 people attend education drop-in sessions

Published on 18 Nov 2019

Many thanks to the 350 plus people who came to one of two information events about the replacement for Beeslack Community School and plans for Penicuik High School.
Waste amnesty removes hundreds of combustible items from homes and streets

Published on 15 Nov 2019

More than 400 flammable items have been collected and safely recycled by the Unpaid Work team in this year's Waste Amnesty initiative.
Council confirms garden waste collection service will continue

Published on 13 Nov 2019

Following the introduction of the chargeable service in 2019, it is confirmed the service will run again next year. Residents can sign up for fortnightly kerbside collections from early January.
Do you have a few hours to spare?

Published on 29 Oct 2019

If you’ve got a few hours to spare once a month and you’d like to help maintain one of our most valued walk and cycle ways in Midlothian then get in touch.
New senior appointments announced

Published on 22 Oct 2019

Midlothian councillors have approved the appointments of Kevin Anderson and Fiona Robertson as the new Executive Directors of Place and Children, Young People and Partnerships respectively.
Statement on peat extraction at Auchencorth Moss, Penicuik

Published on 11 Oct 2019

Midlothian Council has issued the following statement to clarify the position on recent media reports on a planning application relating to land at Auchencorth Moss, Springfield Road, Penicuik.
Changing lives for the better

Published on 4 Oct 2019

Seventy families, 170 children and 52 children under five years-of-age took part in a successful programme of sport, food and fun at Newbattle over the summer, in a ground-breaking initiative to tackle poverty, raise attainment and improve the lives of local people.
Tackling child poverty in Midlothian

Published on 2 Oct 2019

A partnership approach to tackling local child poverty has been set out in a report jointly produced by Midlothian Council and NHS Lothian.
Primary school communities have their say on the ‘cost of the school day’

Published on 1 Oct 2019

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.
Seven projects get town centre funding

Published on 1 Oct 2019

Seven projects successfully bid for a share of Midlothian’s £910,000 of Scottish Government’s Town Centre Capital Fund.
New opening hours for Midlothian Libraries

Published on 1 Oct 2019

Midlothian Libraries have introduced new opening hours.