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Waste amnesty removes hundreds of combustible items from homes and streets

Published on 15 Nov 2019

More than 400 flammable items have been collected and safely recycled by the Unpaid Work team in this year's Waste Amnesty initiative.
Council confirms garden waste collection service will continue

Published on 13 Nov 2019

Following the introduction of the chargeable service in 2019, it is confirmed the service will run again next year. Residents can sign up for fortnightly kerbside collections from early January.
No payments taken for short time on Thursday

Published on 11 Nov 2019

Please note that due to a system upgrade we will not be able to take any payments online, by telephone or in person at Buccleuch House, Dalkeith, from 10.00am to 1.30pm on Thursday 14 November.
Early learning centre to open 50 weeks a year, early to later

Published on 9 Nov 2019

If you would like to find out more about Midlothian Council’s upcoming early learning and childcare centre, to open 50 weeks a year from 7.30am to 6pm, then come to one of our drop-in sessions.
Drop in to Vogrie's outdoor early learning centre open day

Published on 8 Nov 2019

Come along on Saturday 23 November for campfire cooking, den building, loose parts play, face painting and tours of our first Outdoor Early Learning and Childcare setting at Vogrie.
Heading off for a winter break?

Published on 5 Nov 2019

Don’t forget you can apply for a postal or proxy vote if you are heading off for a winter holiday before the General Election on Thursday 12 December.
Young people invited to careers event

Published on 31 Oct 2019

Young people in Midlothian and their families are being invited to a special event to find out more about opportunities in the construction and engineering industry.
Do you have a few hours to spare?

Published on 29 Oct 2019

If you’ve got a few hours to spare once a month and you’d like to help maintain one of our most valued walk and cycle ways in Midlothian then get in touch.
Mayfield Primary toilets

Published on 28 Oct 2019

We'd like to clarify the situation regarding unisex toilets in Mayfield Primary School.
New senior appointments announced

Published on 22 Oct 2019

Midlothian councillors have approved the appointments of Kevin Anderson and Fiona Robertson as the new Executive Directors of Place and Children, Young People and Partnerships respectively.
Dalkeith residents asked if they want parking permit scheme

Published on 14 Oct 2019

Residents living around the centre of Dalkeith are being asked their views on introducing parking permits.
Statement on peat extraction at Auchencorth Moss, Penicuik

Published on 11 Oct 2019

Midlothian Council has issued the following statement to clarify the position on recent media reports on a planning application relating to land at Auchencorth Moss, Springfield Road, Penicuik.
Council and Emergency Services tackle Waste Amnesty

Published on 10 Oct 2019

Midlothian Council is working with local Emergency Services again this year to offer free uplifts of combustible materials in a bid to cut down the number of fires started deliberately in the run up to Bonfire Night.
Changing lives for the better

Published on 4 Oct 2019

Seventy families, 170 children and 52 children under five years-of-age took part in a successful programme of sport, food and fun at Newbattle over the summer, in a ground-breaking initiative to tackle poverty, raise attainment and improve the lives of local people.
Tackling child poverty in Midlothian

Published on 2 Oct 2019

A partnership approach to tackling local child poverty has been set out in a report jointly produced by Midlothian Council and NHS Lothian.
More dates to register with our outdoor early learning centre

Published on 2 Oct 2019

Don't forget to register your child for a place at our first outdoor nursery – Vogrie Outdoor Early Learning & Childcare Centre (ELC).
Interested in finding out more about crowdfunding?

Published on 2 Oct 2019

Crowdfunder is running a 'train the trainer' session in Musselburgh on Friday 1 November in partnership with Tyne Esk LEADER.
Resurfacing of Rullion Road

Published on 1 Oct 2019

Resurfacing work on Rullion Road, Penicuik begins on Monday 14 October and will last approximately six weeks.
Primary school communities have their say on the ‘cost of the school day’

Published on 1 Oct 2019

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.
Seven projects get town centre funding

Published on 1 Oct 2019

Seven projects successfully bid for a share of Midlothian’s £910,000 of Scottish Government’s Town Centre Capital Fund.
New opening hours for Midlothian Libraries

Published on 1 Oct 2019

Midlothian Libraries have introduced new opening hours.
Milestone in Mayfield regeneration

Published on 1 Oct 2019

The regeneration of the centre of Mayfield has reached an important milestone with the appointment of a masterplan consultant.
Further savings approved

Published on 1 Oct 2019

Midlothian Council has today (Tuesday) confirmed further savings to help balance budgets.
Council spending over £500 published

Published on 1 Oct 2019

Midlothian Council spending over £500 is now published online.
Advice on shop front improvements in Penicuik

Published on 30 Sep 2019

Shop owners and tenants in Penicuik are being offered help to improve their shop fronts in a bid to enhance the character of the town centre and to help promote their businesses.
External auditors find council makes "significant progress"

Published on 30 Sep 2019

Midlothian Council has made “significant progress” in addressing financial pressures including approving a Medium Term Financial Strategy in June 2019, according to a new report.
Highest in Scotland recycling rates announced as new green energy plant officially opens

Published on 20 Sep 2019

Council Leader Councillor Derek Milligan officially opened the Millerhill recycling and energy recovery centre (RERC) today as new figures show Midlothian has the highest recycling rate in Scotland.
Royal recognition for special anniversaries

Published on 12 Sep 2019

Midlothian’s Lord-Lieutenant is reminding local residents celebrating 100th birthdays or Diamond wedding anniversaries that they can add a royal touch to their special celebrations by receiving congratulatory messages from Her Majesty the Queen.
Inspirational young people recognised

Published on 10 Sep 2019

Beeslack High School pupil Daisy Mabon won the prize for outstanding achievement at Midlothian’s Young People Awards on Friday 6 September.