News Centre
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Royal recognition for special anniversaries
Published on 12 Sep 2019
Midlothian’s Lord-Lieutenant is reminding local residents celebrating 100th birthdays or Diamond wedding anniversaries that they can add a royal touch to their special celebrations by receiving congratulatory messages from Her Majesty the Queen.
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Inspirational young people recognised
Published on 10 Sep 2019
Beeslack High School pupil Daisy Mabon won the prize for outstanding achievement at Midlothian’s Young People Awards on Friday 6 September.
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Scottish Government announces investment in new high School for Midlothian
Published on 9 Sep 2019
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced today (Monday 9 September) that the government has agreed to invest in a project to provide a replacement for Beeslack Community High School.
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Thought about applying for a postal vote?
Published on 5 Sep 2019
With the possibility of a General Election or referendum being called in the near future, you might want to think about applying now for a postal vote.
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New planning guidance for Gorebridge
Published on 4 Sep 2019
We want to hear your views on draft planning guidance for the Gorebridge Conservation Area.
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Temporary road closure - Barleyknowe Road, Gorebridge
Published on 3 Sep 2019
To allow resurfacing work to be carried out, Barleyknowe Road, Gorebridge, will be closed from its junctions with Greenhall Road and Lady Brae from Monday 9 September for up to 3 weeks.
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Katy and Matthew think it's a 'Good Time to Be 2'
Published on 29 Aug 2019
Katy Stoddart and her son Matthew, 2, are a great advert for the benefits of the council’s Good Time to Be 2 initiative.
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Apply now for small grant funding
Published on 28 Aug 2019
Local organisations are being invited to apply now to Midlothian Council for small grant funding for projects starting from April 2020. The funding is to help community groups, charities and social enterprises improve the quality of life of people living in Midlothian.
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Young adults in Midlothian securing their future
Published on 27 Aug 2019
An impressive 92.9% of 16-19 year olds in Midlothian were in education, employment or training or personal development according to the 2019 Annual Participation Measure report, released today (27 August).
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Temporary road junction closure
Published on 27 Aug 2019
The Abbey Road junction at Newbattle Road, Eskbank, will be closed from Monday 2 September 2019 for up to 4 weeks. This is to allow SGN to carry out essential upgrading work to the gas main.
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Your ideas on working together
Published on 27 Aug 2019
We're opening up the next round of our ‘Making a Difference’ suggestion scheme to local groups, partners and individuals as well as council employees. Send us your ideas.
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Gain a maths or English qualification
Published on 27 Aug 2019
Spaces are still available for National 5 Maths and Higher English classes at the Lasswade Centre in Bonnyrigg.
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Danderhall and District decides
Published on 27 Aug 2019
Residents in Midlothian’s Danderhall and District will soon be able to decide how £30,000 of public money is spent to help meet the priorities of their community.
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Sign up now to 'Walk the Line'
Published on 26 Aug 2019
With registration now open for the council’s annual walking event, ‘Walk the Line’, Ageing Well volunteers popped into Morrisons to say a huge thank you for donating.
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Trust decision on Gorebridge Station building
Published on 23 Aug 2019
The council “respects and understands” Gorebridge Community Development Trust's decision to no longer be a community partner in the project to redevelop the former Gorebridge train station building.
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Council wins top Ministry of Defence award
Published on 23 Aug 2019
Midlothian Council has received a top award from the Ministry of Defence for its support of the Armed Forces Community.
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Twinning choir success
Published on 22 Aug 2019
More than 80 people braved the rain to enjoy a fantastic performance by the Junger Chor Hunshoven choir, from our twinned district of Heinsberg, Germany.
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Council asks government 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
