News Centre
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SGN gas works beginning in Danderhall on 2 July
Published on 20 Jun 2018
SGN gas works are to be carried out in Danderhall beginning Monday 2 July.
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Record number of school leavers in jobs, training and further education
Published on 19 Jun 2018
94.4% of school leavers in Midlothian are in a sustained positive destination, such as a job or further education.
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SGN work in Bonnyrigg starting on Monday 2 July
Published on 19 Jun 2018
SGN, which looks after the gas network in Scotland, will be upgrading the network in the Dundas Street/Cockpen Road, area of Bonnyrigg from Monday 2 July.
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Traffic restrictions in Dalkeith over weekend
Published on 19 Jun 2018
Local people and anyone heading to the Let’s Rock Scotland event at Dalkeith Country Park on Saturday 23 June are advised to use public transport and to stagger your journey if at all possible.
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Try the new outdoor gym at Mayfield Park
Published on 15 Jun 2018
If local people in Mayfield and Easthouses are looking toned and in tip-top condition, it might be because they’ve been hitting our new outdoor gym.
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Commonwealth Games heroes launch search for this year’s local sports stars
Published on 14 Jun 2018
Midlothian’s Commonwealth Games record-breaking bowlers, Ronnie Duncan and Stacey McDougall, are encouraging locals to get nominating for the Midlothian Sports Awards 2018.
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Online payments for parents a success
Published on 13 Jun 2018
More than 70% of parents and carers have signed up for Midlothian Council’s new online school payment system, ParentPay, in the first phase of its roll out across the county.
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Care experienced celebration takes place at Newbattle Community Learning Centre
Published on 6 Jun 2018
Nearly a hundred people attended a celebration day for care experienced children and young people at Newbattle Community Learning Centre last Friday (1 June).
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Counterfeit Goods Warning
Published on 6 Jun 2018
Today on World Anti-Counterfeiting Day, Midlothian Council Trading Standards is reminding the public the reasons why they should not buy counterfeit goods.
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Calling all Council Tenants!
Published on 5 Jun 2018
Midlothian Council tenants who want more of a say on housing matters are being urged to consider joining the Midlothian Tenants Panel.
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Council steps up efforts to tackle county’s potholes
Published on 5 Jun 2018
Council currently spending an extra £15,000 a week to repair the damage done to Midlothian’s roads following the arctic conditions of February and March.
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Pioneering partnership set to deliver world-class learning in the digital age
Published on 5 Jun 2018
As part of Midlothian Council’s ambition to create a world-class education system, a pioneering new Digital Centre of Excellence has been launched this week with the opening of the new Newbattle High School.
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Sharing ideas of a town hall for all
Published on 5 Jun 2018
What should a town hall be like in our digital age? See the paper chain of ideas on show in Penicuik Town Hall on Wednesday 13 June
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Give your views on grants for local groups
Published on 4 Jun 2018
Midlothian Council is developing a new community grants programme for 2019-21 and is looking for your views.
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Statement regarding job losses at Crummock
Published on 1 Jun 2018
Our cabinet member for economic development, Councillor Russell Imrie reacts to news of job losses at the local engineering firm, Crummock.
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Resurfacing work on Old Edinburgh Road
Published on 1 Jun 2018
Resurfacing work along Old Edinburgh Road, from the Harrow Hotel junction on Dalkeith High Street to the mini roundabout, starts on Monday 11 June.
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Trees and conifers available for community spaces
Published on 31 May 2018
The Land and Countryside team have a number of trees and conifers available for planting in open community spaces (maintained by the council).
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Council staff donate their time to help local charity
Published on 31 May 2018
As part of a new pilot project backed by Midlothian Council, 20 of its employees are giving up a few hours each during June to help the Penicuik-based Button Box charity.
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Love your garden? It could be a winner!
Published on 30 May 2018
Are you a green-fingered tenant?
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Ashleigh is in running for a top award
Published on 29 May 2018
Our participation assistant, Ashleigh Stephen is celebrating after being nominated as a finalist at this year’s prestigious Scottish Social Services Awards on Thursday 6 June.
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Diversion of public paths at Mauricewood, Penicuik
Published on 28 May 2018
Public Path Diversion Order proposed to divert existing paths within land at Mauricewood, Penicuik
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Penicuik project features in Venice exhibition
Published on 25 May 2018
A project in which young people were asked to contribute ideas on the future of Penicuik Town Hall is currently featuring as part of a major international exhibition in Venice.
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Newbattle Community Campus opens doors on Saturday
Published on 25 May 2018
With the pool filled, the library well-stocked and the café’s coffee machine polished to perfection, the Newbattle Community Campus will welcome its first customers on Saturday.
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Doorstep crime campaign launched
Published on 22 May 2018
A national campaign warning people about doorstep crime has been launched by Police Scotland in Midlothian. Operation Monarda is a two week campaign running until Sunday 3 June.
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New Visitor Pass to Boost Tourism to Midlothian and The Scottish Borders
Published on 18 May 2018
A new visitor pass designed to drive tourism to Midlothian and the Scottish Borders has officially launched today (Friday 18 May).
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New outdoor festival launched
Published on 17 May 2018
Midlothian Outdoor Festival to showcase the county’s amazing outdoors.
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Have you been scammed using Western Union?
Published on 15 May 2018
If you have ever lost money through a Western Union money transfer scam, then you have until 31st May 2018 to file a claim to try to get your money back.
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Report reveals life-changing effects of sport participation in Midlothian
Published on 14 May 2018
During the last academic year there were 92,500 visits made to Active Schools sessions in the Midlothian area – a rise of 15% over the last two years.
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Serious fraud investigation report to be heard in public
Published on 11 May 2018
A report on a serious fraud investigation involving Roads Services will be heard in public at a special meeting of Midlothian Council’s Audit Committee on Tuesday 15 May.
