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Midlothian hosts Scotland's first walking football festival

Published on 17 May 2022

Midlothian made sporting history on Saturday when it hosted Scotland’s first walking rugby festival.
A wee trip down memory lane

Published on 10 May 2022

On Thursday 12 May, Bilston residents are invited to take part in an afternoon of chat, memories, and talk about what it was like living in the village over the years.
Places at our council-run early learning settings

Published on 9 May 2022

If you have a pre-school age child then watch out for a letter about early learning and childcare places in some Midlothian Council settings from August 2022 to July 2023.
Have your say on a fresh vision for Dalkeith town centre

Published on 6 May 2022

People who live and work in Midlothian are being asked to help set out a new vision for Dalkeith town centre. A series of consultations are planned during May and June.
Online payments available

Published on 29 Apr 2022

Please note that our online payment system is now available again following essential maintenance work.
More time to complete census

Published on 28 Apr 2022

Householders across Scotland are being offered a short extension until the end of May to complete their census return, National Records of Scotland (NRS) confirmed today.
Vogrie Outdoor Early Learning and Childcare is having an open day!

Published on 27 Apr 2022

If your child loves the outdoors then come along to Vogrie Outdoor Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) Open Day on Saturday 21 May.
Parents warned of dangers of small objects

Published on 25 Apr 2022

Midlothian Trading Standards are warning parents and carers about potential hazards to children associated with swallowing items such as button batteries.
Could you offer a Midlothian child a temporary home?

Published on 20 Apr 2022

Our monthly informal fostering information events are a great opportunity to find out what's involved in becoming a foster carer.
Still to complete your census form?

Published on 14 Apr 2022

Households who don’t fill in the census by 1 May are being warned that they may face prosecution - which could lead to a criminal record and a fine of up to £1000.
Let's chat fostering

Published on 13 Apr 2022

Come along and find out how you can support local children by dropping in to our fostering information event on Wednesday 27 April.
New Transferable Skills Academy

Published on 12 Apr 2022

The Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal has launched a new Transferable Skills Academy. The first course has been developed in partnership with Midlothian Council.
Free Rangers events for Spring and Summer

Published on 12 Apr 2022

From happy holiday crafts to pond dipping, Easter rabbit hunting to making bird feeders, our Midlothian Rangers have got Spring and Summer all sewn up for the kids.
Remembering Together Midlothian: Co-creating Covid Community Memorials

Published on 8 Apr 2022

Artists and creatives are being sought to support Remembering Together Midlothian, a co-created COVID community memorial.
Mid Mouse poetry prize winners announced

Published on 8 Apr 2022

The birthday of Bonnyrigg Primary P6 pupil Sophie Dawson turned into a double celebration when she took the top prize in a Midlothian wide poetry competition.
More help to complete Scotland’s Census

Published on 6 Apr 2022

More help is available to complete Scotland’s Census, as local field teams begin visiting homes who have not yet responded.
New avenue of trees thanks to local firm

Published on 1 Apr 2022

Midlothian Council’s land and countryside team is creating a new avenue of trees in Penicuik thanks to a donation by local electronics firm, Findlay Irvine.
Candidates announced for Midlothian Council election

Published on 31 Mar 2022

Thirty nine candidates are standing in the election on Thursday 5 May to appoint 18 members to Midlothian Council.
Funding available for groups offering employability support

Published on 31 Mar 2022

Funding is now available for community groups, charities, social enterprises, public sector bodies and private providers who can provide employability support for eligible people aged 16 to 67 who need additional support.
Apply for a job placement at Midlothian Council

Published on 29 Mar 2022

Finding it difficult getting a job? Midlothian Council has a number of paid placement opportunities for people who live in the area, who are over 25, and who have been out of work for more than a year.
Would you like to help local children?

Published on 25 Mar 2022

Come along and to find out how you can support local children by dropping in to our fostering information event on Wednesday 30 March.
Scottish Government Cost of Living Award

Published on 22 Mar 2022

The Scottish Government is providing a £150 award to those who qualify, to help tackle the cost of living crisis.
Newbattle pupils' cyber escape adventure

Published on 18 Mar 2022

Pupils from Newbattle High School in Dalkeith are learning about online security risks in a fun and interactive escape room.
The People, the Paper, the Place

Published on 11 Mar 2022

Penicuik’s papermaking history is to be celebrated in a series of participative community-based workshops, to be held in the town during March and April.
Power of Attorney – It’s for people like you

Published on 10 Mar 2022

Have you got yours?
Wheelchair accessible housing survey

Published on 9 Mar 2022

Midlothian Council is currently working to set wheelchair accessible housing targets and wants to hear ideas and suggestions from local residents.
Support for Ukrainian Refugees

Published on 1 Mar 2022

We want to help the people of Ukraine quickly which is why we want to support the British Red Cross who have opened the Ukraine Crisis Appeal.
Planning to vote in the council elections?

Published on 1 Mar 2022

Local residents are being reminded to check they can vote in the next Local Government Elections.
‘Fantastic’ new homes and care facilities for Midlothian

Published on 25 Feb 2022

Midlothian Council’s £17 million project to build new homes and a care facility on the old Dalkeith High School site is on budget and on track to finish at the end of 2022.