News Centre

Heating issues resolved

Published on 19 Mar 2019

We had been having problems with heating at Beeslack High School and Mayfield and St Luke's primaries. These issues have now been resolved.
Penicuik road closures

Published on 14 Mar 2019

Midlothian Council is carrying out essential road resurfacing in Penicuik High Street, including the junction with Bridge Street and West Street. Details of road closures here.
Midlothian Council wins diversity award

Published on 13 Mar 2019

Midlothian Council has won ‘Council of the Year’ in the Scottish Diversity Awards 2019.
Midlothian householders warned about scams

Published on 13 Mar 2019

Midlothian Council’s Trading Standards team is warning residents about a couple of scams currently operating in the area.
Switch off for Earth Hour

Published on 13 Mar 2019

Midlothian Council is asking residents and businesses to demonstrate their commitment to the environment by supporting WWF‘s Earth Hour, at the end of this month.
Midlothian congratulated on International Women's Day

Published on 7 Mar 2019

As we mark International Women’s Day (Friday), COSLA has formally congratulated seven councils, including Midlothian, taking part in a ground breaking pilot accreditation programme.
Michelle is changing lives by fostering, could you?

Published on 5 Mar 2019

Carers like Michelle Dow often start their fostering careers by offering weekend or short term placements to a child or young person in need.
Funding for Bonnyrigg community event

Published on 1 Mar 2019

Bonnyrigg Rose Community Football Club has been awarded £4,500 from the Scottish Government Place Standard Conversations Fund. The money will be used to run a community day at the end of March, in partnership with Midlothian Council.
Taxicard scheme ending

Published on 22 Feb 2019

Midlothian Council is reminding local people with a Taxicard, which makes single taxi journeys up to £3 cheaper, the service is stopping from the end of Sunday 31 March 2019.
Spaces left on some swimming classes

Published on 18 Feb 2019

We've still got some spaces left at various swimming classes at The Lasswade Centre. Sign up now.
Record number of people give views on health and social care

Published on 12 Feb 2019

A report presented to Midlothian Council today has shown a record response to a recent health and social care consultation
Councillors updated on progress of Borders Railway projects

Published on 12 Feb 2019

Councillors were updated today (Tuesday) on Midlothian projects to maximise the benefits of the Borders Railway.
Council approves budget for 2019/20

Published on 12 Feb 2019

Midlothian Council has voted to reject a number of savings measures aimed at meeting a £9.739 million budget shortfall in 2019/20.
New school on site of old high school

Published on 12 Feb 2019

A new primary school will be built on the former site of Newbattle High School in Easthouses.
Thinking about proposing?

Published on 11 Feb 2019

If you are thinking of getting married or having a civil partnership there are a lot of things to consider but one of the most important things is booking a registrar to conduct the ceremony.
Do you have an alcohol licence?

Published on 11 Feb 2019

Do you have a personal licence to trade in alcohol issued on or before 1 September 2009?
Protect yourself against financial harm

Published on 11 Feb 2019

East and Midlothian Public Protection Committee (EMPPC) is helping residents protect themselves and others from financial harm with their new event series ‘Fraud, scams and financial plans’.
Sign up for garden waste collections by 21 February

Published on 11 Feb 2019

The council is reminding residents that the deadline for signing up for the full garden waste collection service is fast approaching.
Watch Tuesday's full Council meeting

Published on 8 Feb 2019

We’re reminding members of the public they can tune in to the full Council meeting on Tuesday 12 February by watching the webcast, either live or on catch up.
Formerly fostered staff member appeals for new carers

Published on 5 Feb 2019

Midlothian Council has recruited the help of a highly qualified member of staff to help launch its latest foster care campaign.
Fight back against scams and become a Scam Marshal!

Published on 5 Feb 2019

Take a stand against scams. That’s the message from Midlothian Council’s Trading Standards team.
Clarification on the music tuition proposals

Published on 4 Feb 2019

Council Leader Councillor Derek Milligan is clarifying the position on savings measures around music tuition.
Council Leader warns of catastrophic cuts

Published on 1 Feb 2019

Midlothian Council Leader, Councillor Derek Milligan is warning councillors are having to consider savings measures that will 'decimate' local services.
Community groups meet to discuss Plan for Penicuik

Published on 1 Feb 2019

Community groups in the Penicuik area have been invited to attend a meeting on Wednesday 6 February 2019 to discuss the new ‘Plan for Penicuik’ neighbourhood plan.
200 people drop in to Hillend event

Published on 29 Jan 2019

Around 200 people dropped in to Midlothian Snowsports Centre on Monday 28 January to give their views on ambitious plans to turn it into an all-year-round, multi-activity leisure destination.
Milestone in energy from waste plant project

Published on 21 Jan 2019

FCC Environment, which has been contracted to construct and deliver a state-of-the-art energy-from-waste plant serving Edinburgh and Midlothian, marks the project's good progress.
Council reports on performance in 2017/18

Published on 17 Jan 2019

A public report setting out how Midlothian Council’s services performed in 2017/18 has been published.
Give us your views on Destination Hillend

Published on 11 Jan 2019

Midlothian Council wants to hear your views on ambitious plans to potentially turn Midlothian Snowsports Centre at Hillend into an all-year-round, multi-activity leisure development.
Locals have their say on council spending

Published on 11 Jan 2019

Midlothian residents are being reminded that they still have time to have their say on how the council spends its money next year. Councillors are expected to agree their 2019/20 budget and set council tax levels on Tuesday 12 February.