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Council asks govt for funding for new Centre of Excellence

Published on 21 Aug 2019

We have submitted a bid to the Scottish Government for part of a £1 billion investment in schools.
Council to revisit school building programme

Published on 20 Aug 2019

The council is to look at revising its ambitious school building and extension programme in a bid to help close a funding gap.
Healthy living award for hub cafe

Published on 13 Aug 2019

Our commitment to making sure our café customers can buy healthy food has been recognised with a national award.
What do you think of buildings we use as polling places?

Published on 13 Aug 2019

We want to hear your views on buildings we intend to use as polling stations in future elections.
New strategy to boost Midlothian’s economy

Published on 8 Aug 2019

An ambitious new 5-year economic strategy is being developed by Midlothian Council in a bid to drive innovation, investment and inclusive growth in the area.
SGN starts major works on Monday 12 August

Published on 8 Aug 2019

SGN will be upgrading the gas network in the Newbattle Road area of Dalkeith from Monday 12 August. It is expected to last ten weeks.
Penicuik project’s call for grant applications

Published on 7 Aug 2019

A project aimed at improving key buildings in Penicuik’s historic town centre is calling on property owners to apply for grant funding.
Exam success for Midlothian pupils

Published on 6 Aug 2019

Congratulations to pupils and staff of Midlothian Secondary schools on this year’s examination results. We are delighted to report some improving trends in exam results for our school leavers.
Watch the new fly through of Danderhall school and community facilities

Published on 2 Aug 2019

Work is underway on the new £16.78 million primary school and community facilities at Danderhall, Midlothian.
Dalkeith/Woodburn decides

Published on 1 Aug 2019

Residents across the Dalkeith/Woodburn area will soon be able to decide how £60,000 of public money is spent to help meet priorities in their community.
Award-winning volunteer steers Midlothian Outdoor Festival to success

Published on 1 Aug 2019

With Midlothian Outdoor Festival kicking off on Saturday 10 August, the council has paid tribute to one of its most dedicated volunteers who recently won an award.
Penicuik Centre - telephone disruption

Published on 31 Jul 2019

Due to essential maintenance work, telephone callers may have difficulty in getting through to the Penicuik Centre at some points during this afternoon (Wednesday 31 July). We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Doors Open on Midlothian’s heritage

Published on 31 Jul 2019

Are you interested in finding out more about local history or architecture or learning about the industrial and rural heritage of Midlothian? Or are you simply looking for a great family day out? Either way, the 2019 Midlothian Doors Open Day programme is sure to have something for you.
Midlothian tenants invited to fun day out

Published on 30 Jul 2019

Midlothian Council's annual Tenants' Day event will be held on Friday 30 August between 1 - 3.30pm in the Dalkeith Arts Centre.
Rolling road closures for Women's Tour of Scotland Race

Published on 29 Jul 2019

A series of rolling road closures will be in place on Sunday 11 August as the Women’s Tour of Scotland cycle race comes through the county.
Alternative numbers while booking and phone issues at Penicuik Centre

Published on 26 Jul 2019

We've got alternative numbers if you need to contact the Penicuik Centre, Cowan Court or Penicuik Library, while the main telephone line and internet connections are being fixed.
Phone lines down at the Penicuik Centre

Published on 26 Jul 2019

Phone lines are currently not working at the Penicuik Centre. Staff are aware and are hopeful the issue will be resolved quickly.
Penicuik project helps Callum get ‘career ready’

Published on 19 Jul 2019

A final-year pupil from Beeslack High School in Penicuik has started an internship with the Penicuik Heritage Regeneration Project as part of the nationwide Career Ready programme.
Two Midlothian parks presented with Green Flag Awards

Published on 17 Jul 2019

Environmental charity, Keep Scotland Beautiful, has announced that 71 Scottish parks have been presented with a Green Flag Award in 2019 and Midlothian is home to two of them.
Hunterfield Road, Gorebridge - Temporary Road Closure

Published on 12 Jul 2019

Temporary road closures planned for Hunterfield Road, Gorebridge in July and August for resurfacing work.
£200k TEC funding boost for Midlothian Frailty project

Published on 12 Jul 2019

Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership has been announced as a recipient of a significant funding boost from the Technology Enabled Care (TEC) ‘Pathfinders’ Programme.
Tributes to Bill Prentice

Published on 12 Jul 2019

Councillors and staff at Midlothian Council have expressed their sadness on hearing yesterday of the death of Bill Prentice.
Council decision on school transport

Published on 10 Jul 2019

At a meeting held on 25 June 2019, Midlothian Council unanimously agreed to reverse a decision to extend the distance at which school transport is provided, to allow further consultation.
Worthy win for walking football team in national festival

Published on 8 Jul 2019

Midlothian ladies team were worthy winners of the Festival Fair Play Award in this year’s Walking Football Scottish Cup and Festival held recently in Glasgow.
Find out how crowdfunding can support your local projects

Published on 5 Jul 2019

Interested in finding out more about crowdfunding? Crowdfund Scotland is running an introductory session at the National Mining Museum, Newtongrange on Wednesday 31 July in association with the Tyne Esk LEADER programme.
Restrictions on free swimming at Newbattle Campus

Published on 5 Jul 2019

From 9 July for 4 weeks, Tuesdays to Thursdays, 2.30 to 4pm, only the deep end of the pool at Newbattle Campus will be available for public swimming.
Theatre classics come to Vogrie Country Park this summer

Published on 4 Jul 2019

London based Quantum Theatre will be bringing the much-loved family favourite ’ The Wind in the Willows’ to Vogrie Country Park on Thursday 18 July followed by the Shakespeare classic, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, on Wednesday 31 July.
Council takes action to address findings of Best Value report

Published on 3 Jul 2019

Midlothian Council has welcomed the findings of a Best Value Assurance report produced by the Accounts Commission, the public spending watchdog for local government.
SGN works in Penicuik start on Saturday

Published on 28 Jun 2019

We're reminding residents in Penicuik that the gas supplier, SGN, is starting major work in the Edinburgh Road area on Saturday 29 June.