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Events to help during Challenge Poverty Week

Published on 26 Sep 2022

Midlothian Council is supporting Challenge Poverty Week with a series of special #MidlothianCares events between Monday 3 and Sunday 9 October.
Kids left home for university leaving an empty nest?

Published on 21 Sep 2022

If you find yourself in an ‘empty nest’ after your children have grown up and left home why not use those valuable parenting skills you have gained over the years?
From waste to low-carbon heating for Midlothian homes

Published on 21 Sep 2022

Midlothian Energy Limited, a 50/50 Joint Venture between Midlothian Council and Vattenfall Heat UK, today embark on their ambitious long-term plan to invest £100m in low-carbon energy projects.
Council Leader marks first 100 days

Published on 20 Sep 2022

Midlothian Council Leader Councillor Kelly Parry marked the first 100 days since the new Cabinet was formed.
COVID recovery fund to support local economy

Published on 15 Sep 2022

Midlothian Council has been allocated £1.36 million from the Scottish Government to support local economic recovery and the impact of the cost of living crisis on low-income households.
Free period products available in Midlothian

Published on 13 Sep 2022

Did you know that anyone needing sanitary protection for periods can pick up products for free at various locations in Midlothian?
Volunteer Panel Members required

Published on 13 Sep 2022

Midlothian Council will be allocating money provided by the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund. We are seeking volunteer panel members to assist with the scoring process.
Do you have the skills to become a tutor?

Published on 12 Sep 2022

Tutors are needed for an initiative benefitting Midlothian pupils
Local tributes paid after death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Published on 8 Sep 2022

Midlothian’s Lord-Lieutenant and Provost have led local tributes after the announcement of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Design, build and play at Penicuik Park

Published on 6 Sep 2022

Young people in Penicuik can have a go at designing and building structures from wooden pallets and scrap timber during three days of creative play coming up this month.
Planned strike action suspended

Published on 5 Sep 2022

Following the latest offer from COSLA, Unite and GMB trade unions have agreed to suspend the planned industrial action which was due to start on Wednesday 7 September.
Small grants scheme opens for applications from Monday 12 September

Published on 2 Sep 2022

Midlothian Council’s small grants scheme opens for applications from Monday 12 September. Applications are welcome from constituted community groups, charities, or social enterprises for grants of up to £3,000.
Young adults in Midlothian secure a positive future

Published on 1 Sep 2022

Newly released national statistics show that 93.4% of young adults in Midlothian were in work or had enrolled in further or higher education or training between April 2021 and March of this year.
Recovery from recent industrial action

Published on 31 Aug 2022

Waste services have resumed but there is likely to be some disruption as we catch up on the backlog.
Your views on new licensing scheme for short-term lets

Published on 31 Aug 2022

By law, all short-term let properties will need a licence to make sure they are safe and that those providing them are suitable to hold a licence.
Do you know an inspirational young person?

Published on 29 Aug 2022

Do you know a young person living, working or studying in Midlothian whose contribution to their local community deserves to be recognised?
Penicuik building and shop front grants approved

Published on 26 Aug 2022

A historic building grant has been approved for the restoration of 2-4 West Street in Penicuik as part of the town’s Heritage Regeneration Project. Shop improvement grants have also been approved for 14-20 High Street.
Lasswade and Newbattle Leisure centre spas to re-open

Published on 26 Aug 2022

From Saturday 27 August, Lasswade and Newbattle centres will re-open their spas to customers and members. Facilities had been closed because of global chlorine supply issues.
Join a Peep session today

Published on 25 Aug 2022

Peep groups are fun, free sessions for parents and carers to attend with their children to support their child’s learning and development.
'Walk the Line' along the Penicuik to Eskbank walkway

Published on 24 Aug 2022

Register now for the council’s annual walking event ‘Walk the Line’. This event is organised by volunteers from the Ageing Well project.
Launch event for ideas to regenerate Dalkeith town centre

Published on 24 Aug 2022

Initial ideas for the regeneration of Dalkeith town centre are to be shared at a drop-in event to be held in Dalkeith on Thursday, August 25.
Street improvements planned for Penicuik town centre

Published on 24 Aug 2022

Work is due to start this autumn on a second phase of footpath and access improvements in Penicuik town centre.
Strike action - waste and recycling services

Published on 24 Aug 2022

Strike action, which will affect waste and recycling collection services, is planned to take place from Friday 26 to Monday 29 August, and Wednesday 7 to Saturday 10 September.
Council sets target for new homes accessible for people in wheelchairs

Published on 23 Aug 2022

Midlothian Council has agreed a target of 20 wheelchair accessible homes to be built in the county annually.
Council planning measures to address budget gap

Published on 23 Aug 2022

Midlothian Council is facing a budget gap of £14.4 million for 2023/24, rising to a projected £27.1 million by 2027/28. Council officers are currently developing the measures needed to reduce the gap.
Extra leave for council staff dealing with miscarriage or IVF treatment

Published on 23 Aug 2022

Councillors have today (Tuesday) agreed to support staff and their partners who suffer the distress of miscarriage whether they conceive naturally or by IVF by providing 10 days paid leave.
Council approves Fair Tax Declaration

Published on 23 Aug 2022

Midlothian Council has agreed to support the Councils for Fair Tax Declaration, a UK-wide initiative aimed at encouraging responsible tax practice.
First council homes with Air Source Heat Pumps finished

Published on 22 Aug 2022

Midlothian Council’s first new build homes heated by Air Source Heat Pumps will soon be welcoming their first tenants.
Resurfacing work on Newbattle Road

Published on 19 Aug 2022

Parts of Newbattle Road, Dalkeith will close on Monday 29 August.