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Weekend patrols across Midlothian
Published on 7 Aug 2020
Patrols launched over this weekend will see Police and Midlothian Council officers cracking down on anyone found not adhering to national coronavirus safety guidance.
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Pilkington Buildings in Penicuik awarded historic building grant
Published on 7 Aug 2020
As part of the Penicuik Heritage Regeneration Project, a historic building grant of £330,079 has been awarded to properties in the town centre forming what is known as the Pilkington Buildings.
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Tell us how to improve housing
Published on 6 Aug 2020
Join us for an online chat about how we can improve housing in Midlothian.
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Good results in challenging times
Published on 4 Aug 2020
More than quarter of S6 pupils in Midlothian left school with five or more Highers, according to the SQA results out today.
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Artist's video about new Danderhall sculpture
Published on 22 Jul 2020
The thinking behind the design for a new sculpture which will stand outside Danderhall Community Hub has been unveiled by the artist, Alex Allan.
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Council team rallies round shielding residents in Midlothian
Published on 17 Jul 2020
Over 3300 Midlothian residents ‘shielding’ at home due to COVID-19 have received support from the council’s newly formed shielding team.
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Partnership jobs and training pledge to counter impact of COVID-19
Published on 16 Jul 2020
The Midlothian Community Planning Partnership has made a commitment to support local jobseekers caught up in the economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Council tenants encouraged to change the way they pay their rent
Published on 16 Jul 2020
Council house tenants in Midlothian are being asked to look at changing the way they pay their rent and Council Tax by switching to direct debit or other payment methods.
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Midlothian Libraries are returning!
Published on 16 Jul 2020
The Midlothian Library service will be resuming on Monday 27 July with Dalkeith Library the first branch to be reopened.
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The quick and easy way to pay your rent and Council Tax
Published on 15 Jul 2020
It’s now easier than ever to pay your council house rent or council tax – saving you the time and trouble of making unwanted journeys or waiting in a queue.
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Do you live in a flat?
Published on 14 Jul 2020
Did you know that every hour of every day there’s a house fire in Scotland? We all need to take precautions to prevent fires happening and we also need to know what to do if a fire does break out.
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Council halts plan for new depot at Bonnyrigg
Published on 8 Jul 2020
The economic impact of the current Covid-19 pandemic, and the need to review how local services are provided in the future, has led Midlothian Council to conclude that it should not proceed with plans for a new depot and offices at the Hopefield site in Bonnyrigg.
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Remembering Srebrenica
Published on 7 Jul 2020
This week marks 25 years since the Genocide in Srebrenica, where over 8,000 Bosnian Muslim people were murdered. Help us all stand up to hatred and intolerance wherever it may be found.
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New Locate in Midlothian website launched
Published on 29 Jun 2020
If you’re looking to start a new business venture, grow your existing company, relocate with your family or simply want to visit the area, the newly launched Locate in Midlothian website gives you all the tools, support and information you need.
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Welcome to Crowdfund Tyne Esk's latest event - train the trainer!
Published on 25 Jun 2020
Are you someone who deals with businesses, local organisations or community groups in a support capacity? If so, you could benefit from learning about crowdfunding.
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Data project boost to aid local Covid-19 recovery
Published on 25 Jun 2020
Almost a quarter of a million pounds has been awarded to City Region Deal projects that will use data-based approaches to benefit businesses, communities and services.
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Environmental Health aware of mine water concerns
Published on 23 Jun 2020
The Environmental Health Service is aware of concerns around mine water from the old Bilston Glen Colliery discharging into the River South Esk.
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Local businesses support the community
Published on 23 Jun 2020
With the impact of the pandemic felt across the business community, Midlothian businesses have shown their resilience by diversifying to reach new clients and help local communities.
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Economic renewal strategy to support jobs and businesses in Midlothian
Published on 23 Jun 2020
Midlothian Council has approved a new Economic Renewal Strategy, setting out its ambitious approach to managing the transition from lockdown and planning for the longer term challenges the local economy will face.
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Be Scam Aware
Published on 22 Jun 2020
This year's Shut out Scammers campaign is focusing on COVID-19 related scams. Don't get caught out!
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First online concert is phenomenal success
Published on 19 Jun 2020
More than 10,000 people watched the first ever online concert by 250 of Midlothian’s most talented young musicians.
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Could you foster like Neil?
Published on 19 Jun 2020
Midlothian Council is appealing for foster carers, just like Neil Milliken, pictured.
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Planning portal unavailable
Published on 18 Jun 2020
Due to essential maintenance, the Planning Application search system on the council’s website will be unavailable from 6pm today (Thursday 18 June) until Wednesday 24 June 2020.
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New plan for allotments and community growing spaces
Published on 17 Jun 2020
Local community groups could turn areas of publicly owned land into growing spaces for food.
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Council approves route map out of Covid-19
Published on 17 Jun 2020
At the first online meeting of the full Midlothian Council on Tuesday, councillors approved a local ‘route map’ through and out of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Tyne Esk LEADER projects defy the odds during pandemic
Published on 16 Jun 2020
Projects funded by the Tyne Esk LEADER rural development programme hit a quiet spell when Covid-19 struck, but many of them are now defying the odds with the “new normal”.
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New funding support for B&B accommodation hit by COVID-19 crisis
Published on 16 Jun 2020
A new fund has been launched to provide hardship relief to B&B and small serviced accommodation providers who have not been able to access support through other schemes because of their banking status.
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Watch our free concert on Facebook
Published on 11 Jun 2020
Enjoy a concert featuring 250 of Midlothian’s most talented young musicians, including Erin Westaby pictured, on Thursday 18 June.
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Part of Penicuik to Musselburgh cycleway diverted
Published on 9 Jun 2020
Part of the Musselburgh to Penicuik Footway/Cycleway will be closed for up to two weeks from Wednesday 10 June.
