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Penicuik town centre property owners encouraged to apply for improvement grants
Published on 19 Feb 2020
Owners and tenants of historic properties in Penicuik town centre who may be eligible for improvement grants are encouraged to apply now, as time is ticking away.
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Council moves to end period poverty in Midlothian
Published on 18 Feb 2020
Thousands of women and girls across the county can now access free sanitary products in Midlothian Council public buildings, including libraries and leisure centres.
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Scottish water issues in EH24 area
Published on 17 Feb 2020
Scottish Water has now identified the cause of the interruption to water supply affecting customers in Rosewell, Polton and Bonnyrigg.
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Part of Cuiken Glen Cycleway to close temporarily
Published on 17 Feb 2020
Part of Cuiken Glen Cycleway in Penicuik will be closed for around six weeks from Monday 24 February while three footbridges are replaced.
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Midlothian Council appoints Swedish energy firm Vattenfall
Published on 11 Feb 2020
Midlothian Council, which recently declared a Climate Emergency, has appointed Vattenfall, the leading Swedish state owned energy company, as preferred bidder to become its energy partner.
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Councillors agree Council Tax and budget
Published on 11 Feb 2020
Despite a further cut in core funding from Scottish Government, councillors have unanimously agreed the budget for the year ahead.
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St Mary's RC open morning
Published on 10 Feb 2020
St Mary’s RC Primary School is holding an open morning on Friday 21 February before the move to the new school after the Easter break.
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Please take care on the roads
Published on 10 Feb 2020
Snow is currently falling on higher ground with snow / sleet at lower levels across the county and is forecast to continue throughout the day and into this evening.
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New early learning centre welcomes VIPs
Published on 5 Feb 2020
A joint project between the council and local battalion 2 SCOTS, the ELC within Scots Corner community centre in Penicuik, officially opened on Monday 3 February. It will be open 49 weeks a year.
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City Region Deal boost for construction and engineering skills
Published on 28 Jan 2020
More than 2,000 people in south east Scotland are set to benefit from the first wave of skills and career support from the new Housing, Construction and Infrastructure (HCI) Skills Gateway.
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Dalkeith and Woodburn decide
Published on 28 Jan 2020
Residents in Dalkeith and Woodburn are coming together to decide how £60,000 of public money will be spent in the area.
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Gritters out as snow forecast
Published on 27 Jan 2020
Temperatures are forecast to drop below freezing this evening (Monday) with rain falling as sleet or snow from midnight and throughout the night.
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First building grants awarded for Penicuik town centre regeneration
Published on 23 Jan 2020
Two building grant applications have recently been approved as part of the Penicuik Heritage Regeneration Project.
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Our walking rugby team is making history
Published on 20 Jan 2020
Midlothian’s walking rugby team will be making a little bit of history on Saturday 8 February when they take on a team from the Lake District in the first ever Scotland versus England international.
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Help us name the new community facilities at Danderhall
Published on 20 Jan 2020
We’re asking local people to help name the new community facilities in Danderhall.
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New tourism drive launched for Midlothian and the Scottish Borders
Published on 16 Jan 2020
A new campaign has been launched to raise the profile of Midlothian and the Scottish Borders as a year-round tourism destination.
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Sign your toddler or pre-schooler up for gymnastics
Published on 13 Jan 2020
If you have a toddler aged 18 months to three years then why not sign up for a mother and toddler gymnastics class at Danderhall Leisure Centre?
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John Swinney does the honours at topping out
Published on 9 Jan 2020
The Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education John Swinney did the honours at a topping out ceremony today (Wednesday).
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Add a royal touch to your celebrations
Published on 6 Jan 2020
Midlothian’s Lord-Lieutenant is reminding local residents celebrating 100th birthdays or Diamond wedding anniversaries in 2020 that they can add a royal touch to their special celebrations.
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Landmark agreement to deliver sustainable community at Shawfair
Published on 20 Dec 2019
Midlothian Council and the developers behind the new town of Shawfair have signed a landmark Sustainable Growth Agreement which commits them to delivering a well-designed, sustainable community that promotes wellbeing and healthy lifestyles.
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Council declares climate emergency
Published on 19 Dec 2019
Midlothian Council has declared a ‘Climate Emergency’ with the aim of making the council’s activities net-zero carbon by 2030.
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New polling places approved
Published on 17 Dec 2019
Councillors today (Tuesday) approved a review of polling places, which will mean, among other changes, all schools can remain open to pupils and staff on polling day.
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Council to get more than £800,000 from Transport Scotland
Published on 17 Dec 2019
Midlothian Council has secured £863,000 from Transport Scotland to help address the knock-on effect of Edinburgh’s plans to tackle air pollution by introducing a city–wide Low Emission Zone.
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Funding approved for local groups
Published on 17 Dec 2019
Local groups in Midlothian are set to benefit from more than £47,000 in grant funding awarded by the council for projects in 2020/21 and 2021/22.
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Council to help secure future of Mavisbank
Published on 17 Dec 2019
Midlothian Council is ready to step in to help secure a future for Mavisbank House – a Category A Listed ‘architectural gem’ located near Bonnyrigg.
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Midlothian County General Election result
Published on 13 Dec 2019
Owen Thompson, of the Scottish National Party, has regained the Midlothian County Parliamentary seat, which he lost to Labour in the 2017 General Election.
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Partnership working is key to success
Published on 10 Dec 2019
The keys to Scots Corner Early Learning and Childcare Centre (ELC), a joint project between the council and local battalion 2 SCOTS, were officially handed over in a special ceremony on Monday.
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Midlothian residents encouraged to get Power of Attorney
Published on 20 Nov 2019
It's National Power of Attorney Day and we're encouraging all residents to sign up.
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Council strikes gold with Ministry of Defence award
Published on 20 Nov 2019
Midlothian Council was one of five employers from the Scottish lowlands to strike gold earlier this month when it received a prestigious award from the Ministry of Defence.
