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Additional funding for businesses affected by temporary restrictions
Published on 22 Oct 2020
More funding is to be made available for businesses affected by the extension of temporary restrictions to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Businesses can now apply to Coronavirus restrictions fund
Published on 20 Oct 2020
Support funding is now available for businesses in Scotland affected by the temporary Coronavirus (COVID-19) brake restrictions that came into effect from 9 October 2020.
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Phone lines at the Lasswade Centre
Published on 20 Oct 2020
Maintenance work may affect the phones for the Lasswade Centre, including the school and leisure facilities.
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Council Leader criticises large businesses with eating areas offering meal deals
Published on 19 Oct 2020
Midlothian Council Leader, Derek Milligan has criticised some businesses with large hospitality areas, normally operated and marketed as restaurants, for claiming to be cafés.
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Doorstep pickup of faulty hearing aids
Published on 19 Oct 2020
Midlothian residents are being encouraged to take advantage of a new volunteer service offering doorstep pickup of faulty NHS hearing aids.
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New Coronavirus Restrictions Business Fund
Published on 16 Oct 2020
The Scottish Government has earmarked up to £40 million to support employees and businesses impacted by the Coronavirus restrictions which came into effect on Friday 9 October. The scheme will open for applications on Tuesday 20 October.
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Gas works mean traffic restrictions in Newtongrange
Published on 13 Oct 2020
Scotland Gas Networks will be carrying out upgrading work from 17 October in Newtongrange. This will mean some roads will close and restrictions will be in place on other roads.
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Council Leader calls for clarity on new regulations
Published on 12 Oct 2020
Midlothian Council Leader, Derek Milligan has called for clear and conclusive direction on the latest Scottish Government legislation and guidelines on new coronavirus restrictions.
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Council to charge electric vehicle charger tariff
Published on 8 Oct 2020
Midlothian Council is to stop providing free electricity at its electric vehicle charging points.
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Could you speak up for unpaid carers in Midlothian?
Published on 8 Oct 2020
This is an exciting opportunity to shape health and social care services for unpaid carers by joining the Midlothian Integrated Joint Board for Health and Social Care.
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New Midlothian Compact sets out path for positive working
Published on 8 Oct 2020
A new Midlothian Compact has been approved, setting out the foundations for a positive working relationship between the council and its community, charity and voluntary sector partners.
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Newbattle High School
Published on 2 Oct 2020
The problem with the phone lines at Newbattle High School earlier today have been resolved.
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Council and Emergency Services tackle waste amnesty
Published on 2 Oct 2020
Midlothian Council is working with local Emergency Services to offer free uplift of combustible materials, in a bid to cut down the number of fires started deliberately in the run up to Bonfire night.
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New Parental Employability Support service
Published on 1 Oct 2020
Are you a Midlothian parent who is unemployed or experiencing in-work poverty and is looking for support? Our Communities and Lifelong Leaning service has a new service to help you.
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Waste Amnesty Q & A
Published on 1 Oct 2020
Answers to our most frequently asked questions on Waste Amnesty
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Change of venue for those attending ‘Shielding’ flu clinics
Published on 30 Sep 2020
Residents scheduled to attend 'Shielding' priority flu clinics at Dalkeith Miners Club are advised of a venue change to Dalkeith Arts Centre.
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It's more important than ever to get your flu vaccine!
Published on 28 Sep 2020
A campaign is being launched in Midlothian to encourage residents to get vaccinated against the flu virus
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New regulations on closure of licensed premises
Published on 25 Sep 2020
New requirement for hospitality and licensed premises to close by 10pm from Friday September 25.
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Case of COVID-19 within Hawthorn Family Learning Centre Nursery
Published on 25 Sep 2020
There has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 within Hawthorn Family Learning Centre Nursery.
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Grants awarded for improvements to Penicuik Town Hall
Published on 25 Sep 2020
Improvement work to historic Penicuik Town Hall is to be funded by grants of £601,180 from the Scottish Government Town Centre Capital Fund and £106,233 from the Penicuik Heritage Regeneration Project.
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Temporary road closure - Dalkeith High Street
Published on 23 Sep 2020
Dalkeith High Street (between Buccleuch Street and South Street) will be closed to all traffic from 6pm on Sunday October 4 until 5am on Monday October 5.
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Midlothian's 24% ELC funding shortfall highlighted
Published on 11 Sep 2020
The public spending watchdog for local government has highlighted that the funding received by Midlothian Council is 24% less than we require to implement the expansion to 1140 hours of ELC.
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Pupils' resilience artwork on display across the county
Published on 10 Sep 2020
Pupils from across Midlothian have submitted more than 150 pieces of art and written work about how they coped during COVID for a new exhibition.
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Council and MYPAS launch school counselling pilot
Published on 9 Sep 2020
Midlothian Council is working with the Midlothian Young People’s Advice Service (MYPAS) on a one year school counselling pilot across Midlothian’s schools.
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Council and Police working together for public safety
Published on 8 Sep 2020
Midlothian Council and Police Scotland are continuing to work closely with local hospitality businesses to ensure the safety of customers and staff.
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Nursery and Family Learning Centre at Woodburn PS closed today
Published on 7 Sep 2020
The nursery and Family Learning Centre at Woodburn Primary School, Dalkeith, will be closed today because of a burst pipe.
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Midlothian Doors Open Day is going digital!
Published on 4 Sep 2020
Midlothian Doors Open Day is going digital next weekend as part of Scotland’s biggest free festival of architecture.
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Are you worried about becoming homeless?
Published on 2 Sep 2020
Many people who previously would never have been at risk of homelessness are now facing the prospect of losing their homes.
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Positive joint inspection children and young people published
Published on 1 Sep 2020
The Care Inspectorate Report of the joint inspection of services for children and young people in need of care and protection for Midlothian was published today.
