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Local groups asked to bid for town centre improvement funds
Published on 23 May 2019
Local groups in Midlothian are being asked to put forward funding bids for projects aimed at improving town centres.
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Vandalism closes public toilets
Published on 22 May 2019
Please note the public toilets in Bonnyrigg are currently closed because of vandalism.
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How can we reduce offending in Midlothian?
Published on 17 May 2019
The Midlothian Community Safety and Justice Partnership would like to hear from you as part of the spring 2019 Community Justice Consultation.
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Archaeological open day at historic Penicuik churchyard
Published on 17 May 2019
Penicuik’s historic St. Mungo’s Churchyard is the venue for a special archaeological open day on Saturday 25 May 2019.
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Newborns are youngest ever library members
Published on 17 May 2019
They’ve been in the world less than a fortnight, but five-day-old Hayley, six-day-old Joey-Jorge and 12-day-old Taylor are already making local history by becoming our youngest ever library members.
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D-Day anniversary tribute to Dalkeith man whose weather forecast changed the course of history
Published on 17 May 2019
A key player in the success of the D-Day landings is to be recognised in his home town of Dalkeith with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque.
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Help ma Boab - Roslin pupils win Oor Wullie challenge
Published on 15 May 2019
Help my Boab and Crivvens! Two talented Roslin Primary pupils, Eva Young and Ava McDonald, are to have their winning designs featured in the Scotland-wide Oor Wullie BIG Bucket Trail Challenge.
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Midlothian to pilot bespoke trauma training
Published on 15 May 2019
Midlothian Council is one of three local authorities to share £120,000 of Scottish Government funding for advanced training for frontline workers to recognise and respond to childhood trauma.
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Phased road closures in Danderhall for SGN gas works
Published on 14 May 2019
We are reminding residents and businesses in Danderhall that the gas utility company, SGN will be upgrading the network in the Campview area from Monday 20 May.
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Midlothian Walking Rugby welcomes a VIP
Published on 14 May 2019
Midlothian Walking Rugby welcomed a VIP recently when Vice President of the Scottish Rugby Union, Ian Barr popped along for a game.
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Tell us about special young people
Published on 13 May 2019
There is still time to nominate inspirational young people for Midlothian’s Young People Awards (MYPA) 2019.
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Some schools and centres closed on Thursday 23 May for the EU election
Published on 13 May 2019
Please note the schools below are being used as polling stations in the European Elections on Thursday 23 May. They will be closed on the day, therefore. Some of our leisure centres are also impacted.
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New volunteering policy approved
Published on 9 May 2019
Midlothian Council has approved a new volunteering policy, developed in conjunction with staff, volunteers and Volunteer Midlothian.
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Funding injection for Destination Hillend
Published on 8 May 2019
Councillors have agreed to invest £13.8 million of capital funding into developing Midlothian Snowsports Centre into an all-year-round, multi-activity leisure facility.
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How we plan to accommodate growing pupil numbers
Published on 7 May 2019
At the full Council meeting on Tuesday, councillors were updated on the learning estate strategy, which outlines how the council will accommodate growing pupil numbers to 2043.
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Midlothian on track to deliver expanded early learning hours
Published on 7 May 2019
Midlothian is on track to deliver the Scottish Government’s commitment that three and four-year-olds and eligible two-year-olds will be offered up to 1140 hours of funded early learning by August 2020
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Housing Allocation Policy - survey deadline approaching
Published on 7 May 2019
Complete the survey by the end of this week
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Your views on the future of Penicuik Town Hall
Published on 1 May 2019
What does Penicuik Town Hall mean to you and how do you think it should be used in the future? Please take a few minutes to complete our short survey.
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MYPA 2019 - nomination countdown
Published on 30 Apr 2019
There is still time to nominate inspirational young people for the Midlothian’s Young People Awards (MYPA) 2019.
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Bruce and Sally Dunlop foster - could you?
Published on 26 Apr 2019
Considering a career in fostering? Come to our drop-in event on Thursday 16 May between 4pm and 8pm at a room in the Lasswade Library. We hear from carers Bruce and Sally Dunlop.
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Meet foster carer Carrie at our drop-in event
Published on 26 Apr 2019
Thinking about a career in fostering? Come and meet carers, like Carrie Haggarty, at our fostering drop-in event on Thursday 16 May between 4pm and 8pm in a private room at Lasswade Library.
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Planning to vote in the EU election?
Published on 25 Apr 2019
Don’t forget that if you’re planning to vote in the European Elections on 23 May, you’ll need to be registered.
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Gateway to business success
Published on 19 Apr 2019
Business Gateway Midlothian is set for a busy year ahead, supporting small to medium size businesses in the area to start up and grow. A new programme of workshops and events has been released for summer 2019, to be held at Newbattle Library.
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Grants available for early learning providers
Published on 17 Apr 2019
If you’re an early learning and childcare (ELC) provider in the private or voluntary sector, you can apply for a capital grant for support with your expansion plans.
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Diversity in public life
Published on 10 Apr 2019
Get involved with public life
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Let's celebrate amazing young people
Published on 4 Apr 2019
Do you know a young person living, working or studying in Midlothian or a youth group whose contribution to their local community deserves to be recognised?
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Penicuik road closures extended
Published on 4 Apr 2019
The Penicuik town centre road closures are having to be extended by a further week.
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New tourism app for Midlothian and the Borders
Published on 4 Apr 2019
Visitors to Midlothian and the Scottish Borders can explore new tours, listen to myths, legends and songs about the area and find places of interest nearby thanks to
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Phones back up
Published on 3 Apr 2019
The cabling issue has now been fixed in Penicuik and our phones at the library, leisure centre, town hall and Cowan Court are now up and running again.
