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Primary school communities have their say on the ‘cost of the school day’
Published on 16 Aug 2018
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.
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City Region Deal on the hunt for leading lights from private and third sectors
Published on 14 Aug 2018
Applications are open for individuals in the private and third sectors to join the Regional Enterprise Council for the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal.
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Midlothian set to benefit from historic £1.3bn City Region Deal
Published on 7 Aug 2018
Midlothian’s economy is set to benefit from a £1.3bn investment package, following Tuesday’s formal signing of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal.
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S6 highers results up 10% on 2014
Published on 7 Aug 2018
Congratulations to all of our pupils in Midlothian who receive their examination results today.
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Council launches new customer service Twitter account
Published on 6 Aug 2018
Midlothian Council is launching a new dedicated customer service Twitter account @midhelp on Monday 13 August.
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Residents to be consulted on temporary accommodation for homeless people in Dalkeith
Published on 2 Aug 2018
Midlothian Council is consulting with local residents on plans to convert offices in Jarnac Court in Dalkeith into temporary accommodation for homeless households.
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Exhibition highlights Gorebridge improvement plans
Published on 2 Aug 2018
Locals are being invited to an exhibition organised by Gorebridge Connected, to find out more about the improvement projects planned for the town centre.
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A fun and informative day out for council tenants
Published on 31 Jul 2018
Midlothian Council's popular annual Tenants' Day event will be held this year in the Dalkeith Arts Centre on Friday 31 August.
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Newbattle Summer Programme provides sport, food and fun for local families
Published on 27 Jul 2018
84 families enjoyed a week of sport, food and fun at a week long summer programme at the Newbattle Community Campus earlier this month.
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Your views on plans for new school and community facilities at Danderhall
Published on 27 Jul 2018
A second consultation on proposals for a new primary school and community facilities at Danderhall will be held next month. Plans and elevations for the proposed new building will be on display.
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Council picks up good VIBES from going green
Published on 17 Jul 2018
Midlothian Council has been announced as a finalist for the VIBES 2018 Scottish Environmental Business Awards.
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Track2Train - vacancy for Operations Manager
Published on 13 Jul 2018
Job opportunity - Track2train in Newtongrange want to recruit a self-motivated, self-reliant and talented Operations Manager
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You don't need a ticket for this bus!
Published on 10 Jul 2018
Hop on board the Wild about Scotland bus and find out more about local wildlife and the environment!
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We need foster carers like Phil and Theodora
Published on 9 Jul 2018
Phil Fitness and his partner Theodora Hidalgo are among a growing number of carers who start off their fostering career offering weekend or short-term placements.
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Michelle is changing lives by fostering, could you?
Published on 9 Jul 2018
Carers like Michelle Dow often start their fostering careers by offering weekend or short term placements to a child or young person in need.
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High rating for partnership working to protect vulnerable adults
Published on 6 Jul 2018
Midlothian has been rated as ‘good’ and ‘very good’ in three key areas focusing on how well agencies work together to make sure adults who are at risk of harm are safe and better supported.
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Senior Games success for Newbyres Flyers and Baldwin Buddies
Published on 6 Jul 2018
Newbyres Flyers held onto their crown as winners of the eighth annual Senior Games on Tuesday (3 July).
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Beware of iTunes card scams
Published on 3 Jul 2018
Midlothian residents are being warned not to be scammed into believing they can use iTunes cards to pay for things such as loan fees, HMRC tax bills, utility bills, online shopping or fees to accept a prize etc.
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Do you have experience of funeral poverty?
Published on 3 Jul 2018
Have you ever struggled to pay for the funeral of a loved one? Would you be willing to talk openly about your experiences in a short film?
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Best performing website
Published on 2 Jul 2018
Our website is rated among the best performing local authority websites in the UK.
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Garden waste charges from March 2019
Published on 2 Jul 2018
From March 2019 residents will pay if they want their (garden waste) brown bin emptied. This charge covers the cost of collection and the treatment of their garden waste.
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Mauricewood roundabout
Published on 29 Jun 2018
Mauricewood roundabout comment
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Top tips on getting the most out of playing
Published on 29 Jun 2018
Top tips on fun activities for Midlothian children as well as the learning, social and health benefits of play are highlighted in a new campaign by charity Play Midlothian and Midlothian Council.
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Keep children safe this summer
Published on 29 Jun 2018
Child protection committees across Scotland are encouraging the public across the whole country to be extra observant to help protect potentially vulnerable children when schools are out for summer.
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Money for pupils with additional support for learning needs
Published on 28 Jun 2018
Midlothian Council is to spend an extra £373,047 to support children in the county with additional support for learning (ASL) and complex needs (CN).
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Funding arrangements agreed to revitalise Gorebridge
Published on 28 Jun 2018
Major funding arrangements totalling more than £1.6 million to revitalise the centre of Gorebridge were approved by Midlothian councillors on Tuesday.
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More than £6 million for schools' extensions
Published on 28 Jun 2018
Councillors have approved budgets in excess of £6 million to extend Cuiken Primary School and extend and refurbish Sacred Heart Primary, both in Penicuik.
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Hearing aid maintenance and repair clinics
Published on 28 Jun 2018
Having trouble with your hearing aid? Maintenance and repair clinics are available in Midlothian.
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Provost pays tribute to reservists
Published on 27 Jun 2018
To mark Army Reserves Day today (Wednesday 27 June), Midlothian’s provost, Councillor Peter Smaill paid tribute to the council’s reservists, including risk and safety advisor Grant Kenny, pictured.
