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City Region Deal on the hunt for leading lights from private and third sectors

Published on 14 Aug 2018

Applications are open for individuals in the private and third sectors to join the Regional Enterprise Council for the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal.
Midlothian set to benefit from historic £1.3bn City Region Deal

Published on 7 Aug 2018

Midlothian’s economy is set to benefit from a £1.3bn investment package, following Tuesday’s formal signing of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal.
S6 highers results up 10% on 2014

Published on 7 Aug 2018

Congratulations to all of our pupils in Midlothian who receive their examination results today.
Council launches new customer service Twitter account

Published on 6 Aug 2018

Midlothian Council is launching a new dedicated customer service Twitter account @midhelp on Monday 13 August.
Residents to be consulted on temporary accommodation for homeless people in Dalkeith

Published on 2 Aug 2018

Midlothian Council is consulting with local residents on plans to convert offices in Jarnac Court in Dalkeith into temporary accommodation for homeless households.
Exhibition highlights Gorebridge improvement plans

Published on 2 Aug 2018

Locals are being invited to an exhibition organised by Gorebridge Connected, to find out more about the improvement projects planned for the town centre.
A fun and informative day out for council tenants

Published on 31 Jul 2018

Midlothian Council's popular annual Tenants' Day event will be held this year in the Dalkeith Arts Centre on Friday 31 August.
Newbattle Summer Programme provides sport, food and fun for local families

Published on 27 Jul 2018

84 families enjoyed a week of sport, food and fun at a week long summer programme at the Newbattle Community Campus earlier this month.
Your views on plans for new school and community facilities at Danderhall

Published on 27 Jul 2018

A second consultation on proposals for a new primary school and community facilities at Danderhall will be held next month. Plans and elevations for the proposed new building will be on display.
Council picks up good VIBES from going green

Published on 17 Jul 2018

Midlothian Council has been announced as a finalist for the VIBES 2018 Scottish Environmental Business Awards.
Track2Train - vacancy for Operations Manager

Published on 13 Jul 2018

Job opportunity - Track2train in Newtongrange want to recruit a self-motivated, self-reliant and talented Operations Manager
You don't need a ticket for this bus!

Published on 10 Jul 2018

Hop on board the Wild about Scotland bus and find out more about local wildlife and the environment!
We need foster carers like Phil and Theodora

Published on 9 Jul 2018

Phil Fitness and his partner Theodora Hidalgo are among a growing number of carers who start off their fostering career offering weekend or short-term placements.
Michelle is changing lives by fostering, could you?

Published on 9 Jul 2018

Carers like Michelle Dow often start their fostering careers by offering weekend or short term placements to a child or young person in need.
High rating for partnership working to protect vulnerable adults

Published on 6 Jul 2018

Midlothian has been rated as ‘good’ and ‘very good’ in three key areas focusing on how well agencies work together to make sure adults who are at risk of harm are safe and better supported.
Senior Games success for Newbyres Flyers and Baldwin Buddies

Published on 6 Jul 2018

Newbyres Flyers held onto their crown as winners of the eighth annual Senior Games on Tuesday (3 July).
Beware of iTunes card scams

Published on 3 Jul 2018

Midlothian residents are being warned not to be scammed into believing they can use iTunes cards to pay for things such as loan fees, HMRC tax bills, utility bills, online shopping or fees to accept a prize etc.
Do you have experience of funeral poverty?

Published on 3 Jul 2018

Have you ever struggled to pay for the funeral of a loved one? Would you be willing to talk openly about your experiences in a short film?
Best performing website

Published on 2 Jul 2018

Our website is rated among the best performing local authority websites in the UK.
Garden waste charges from March 2019

Published on 2 Jul 2018

From March 2019 residents will pay if they want their (garden waste) brown bin emptied. This charge covers the cost of collection and the treatment of their garden waste.
Mauricewood roundabout

Published on 29 Jun 2018

Mauricewood roundabout comment
Top tips on getting the most out of playing

Published on 29 Jun 2018

Top tips on fun activities for Midlothian children as well as the learning, social and health benefits of play are highlighted in a new campaign by charity Play Midlothian and Midlothian Council.
Keep children safe this summer

Published on 29 Jun 2018

Child protection committees across Scotland are encouraging the public across the whole country to be extra observant to help protect potentially vulnerable children when schools are out for summer.
Money for pupils with additional support for learning needs

Published on 28 Jun 2018

Midlothian Council is to spend an extra £373,047 to support children in the county with additional support for learning (ASL) and complex needs (CN).
Funding arrangements agreed to revitalise Gorebridge

Published on 28 Jun 2018

Major funding arrangements totalling more than £1.6 million to revitalise the centre of Gorebridge were approved by Midlothian councillors on Tuesday.
More than £6 million for schools' extensions

Published on 28 Jun 2018

Councillors have approved budgets in excess of £6 million to extend Cuiken Primary School and extend and refurbish Sacred Heart Primary, both in Penicuik.
Hearing aid maintenance and repair clinics

Published on 28 Jun 2018

Having trouble with your hearing aid? Maintenance and repair clinics are available in Midlothian.
Provost pays tribute to reservists

Published on 27 Jun 2018

To mark Army Reserves Day today (Wednesday 27 June), Midlothian’s provost, Councillor Peter Smaill paid tribute to the council’s reservists, including risk and safety advisor Grant Kenny, pictured.
Dr Grace Vickers to be new Chief Executive

Published on 26 Jun 2018

Midlothian councillors today (Tuesday) approved the appointment of Dr Grace Vickers as the council's new Chief Executive.