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Saltire flag to fly at half-mast
Published on 14 Oct 2024
The saltire flag will fly at half-mast at Penicuik Town Hall following the death of former First Minister, Alex Salmond.
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Dalkeith couple celebrate their Diamond Wedding!
Published on 10 Oct 2024
Lord-Lieutenant Richard Callander and Provost Debbi McCall surprised Jimmie and Josephine Shepherd today at their home with a special visit to congratulate them on their Diamond Wedding anniversary.
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Bonfire Night Waste amnesty bookings open on Friday 11 October
Published on 9 Oct 2024
Midlothian Council is working with local Emergency Services in the run up to Bonfire Night to offer residents in some areas free uplift of combustible materials.
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Council launches consultation on savings proposals
Published on 9 Oct 2024
Midlothian Council wants to hear your views on savings proposals to bridge a budget gap of £9.41 million in 2025/26 rising to £20.64 million by 2028/29.
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Chief Social Worker presents final report before retiring
Published on 8 Oct 2024
Midlothian Council’s Chief Social Work Officer Joan Tranent presented her fourth and final annual report to the full Council today (Tuesday) before she retires later this week.
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Council launches new affordable car club scheme
Published on 8 Oct 2024
We have launched a new car club scheme for local people in a joint initiative with Enterprise Car Club.
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First Passivhaus development named after former councillor
Published on 8 Oct 2024
Midlothian Council’s first Passivhaus housing development has been formally named David Smith House in honour of the former provost and councillor who died in 2020.
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Warm and Well Hubs Relaunched during Challenge Poverty Week
Published on 7 Oct 2024
As Challenge Poverty Weeks gets underway today (Monday 7 October), the council has relaunched four warm and well hubs across the county to provide support with the cost-of-living crisis.
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Free Samples of Primary School Meals Available during Challenge Poverty Week
Published on 3 Oct 2024
As part of Challenge Poverty Week, which runs from 7 to 11 October, all of Midlothian Council’s Primary Schools will be offering free samples of menu items to pupils.
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Midlothian Families to share lived experiences at key event during Challenge Poverty Week
Published on 2 Oct 2024
A free event called “Our Stories; Voices of Midlothian Families” will take place at St John’s and King’s Park Church in Dalkeith (opposite Morrison’s), between 10.30am to 2.30pm on Wed 9 Oct.
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Midlothian schools welcome VIP education delegates
Published on 27 Sep 2024
We are honoured to welcome VIP guests to some of our schools today (Friday), starting at Burnbrae Primary, pictured.
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Foldaway bikes for hire at Sheriffhall
Published on 25 Sep 2024
A new service providing foldaway bikes to rent for local people and commuters has been launched at Sheriffhall Park and Ride in Midlothian.
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Council Leader and Provost help 2 SCOTS celebrate
Published on 24 Sep 2024
Midlothian Council Leader Councillor Kelly Parry and Provost Debbi McCall were honoured to help celebrate Assaye Day at Glencorse Barracks on Saturday 21 September.
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P1s settle into school thanks to their Mid Mouse
Published on 23 Sep 2024
Woodburn Primary pupils are among thousands of children from across Midlothian who take their own ‘pocket pal’ to school thanks to an army of knitting and crochet enthusiasts.
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Share your weather stories to help Midlothian Council respond to climate change
Published on 23 Sep 2024
With Scotland’s Climate Week taking place 23-29 September people living and working in and visitors to Midlothian Council are being asked to share their weather stories as part of a project looking at
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Give your views on polling places
Published on 23 Sep 2024
We want to hear your views on the places we intend to use for polling stations in future elections to make sure the buildings are accessible to everyone.
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Council celebrates latest Passivhaus development on Scottish Housing Day
Published on 18 Sep 2024
Midlothian Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing, Cllr Stuart McKenzie is marking Scottish Housing Day today (18 September) by celebrating the completion of the council’s latest green-energy project.
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Council gain catering award for quality of school meals
Published on 16 Sep 2024
Midlothian council has achieved the prestigious 'Food for Life Served Here' (FFLSH ) Bronze award for its school meals service across its 28 primary schools.
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Alpine Coaster fully booked for Opening Weekend
Published on 12 Sep 2024
The new Alpine Coaster is fully booked for its Opening Weekend, taking place on Saturday 14 September and Sunday 15 September.
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Bookings open 9am today (Wed) for Alpine Coaster
Published on 11 Sep 2024
Council Leader Councillor Kelly Parry stopped just long enough to cut the ribbon on Scotland’s first Alpine Coaster when she jumped onboard for a ride.
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New registration requirements for outdoor bird keepers
Published on 10 Sep 2024
The council’s Trading Standards team is reminding bird keepers of new UK-wide legislation coming into effect soon.
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Tree Removal at Strawberry Bank, Dalkeith
Published on 5 Sep 2024
Essential works will be carried out at the rear of Strawberry Bank in Dalkeith in the early hours of Saturday morning (7 September).
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Midlothian’s Young People Awards 2024 launched!
Published on 3 Sep 2024
Do you know a young person living, working or studying in Midlothian whose contribution to their local community deserves to be recognised?
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New report confirms 94% of young adults from Midlothian are in work, further education or training
Published on 3 Sep 2024
Newly released national statistics, from Skills Development Scotland, show that 94% of young adults from Midlothian were in work or had enrolled in further or higher education or training
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Delays likely in Lasswade from Monday
Published on 30 Aug 2024
Work starts on Monday 2 September to repair the bridge in Lasswade village.
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New Equalities programme planned
Published on 27 Aug 2024
A new Equalities programme to ensure the workforce is more diverse and representative of communities it serves is among measures, the council is planning to meet its Fair Work First commitments.
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Councillors commend work to support young people, including award winning project
Published on 27 Aug 2024
Steps taken to make sure all children, young people, adults and families in Midlothian are supported to be the best they can be, were commended by councillors at the full Council meeting today.
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Work starts on 75 new social houses in Gorebridge
Published on 26 Aug 2024
Midlothian Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing, Councillor Stuart McKenzie donned his hard hat and high viz vest to break ground on the council’s latest green energy, affordable homes site.
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Sign up to Walk The Line this September
Published on 22 Aug 2024
Midlothian’s annual autumn walk is back, with residents encouraged to lace up their boots and tackle three, five or eight miles along the scenic Penicuik to Eskbank walkway.