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Schools open as normal
Published on 14 Jan 2021
We've had some snow overnight and it is continuing to fall so it could still cause some disruption. However, schools for key workers' and vulnerable children will open.
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Amber warning of snow
Published on 13 Jan 2021
The Met Office has issued a ‘Be Prepared’ Amber warning for snow in Midlothian from 3pm today (Wednesday) until 10am on Thursday morning.
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Thousands of council-supplied Chromebooks helping online, including live, lessons
Published on 11 Jan 2021
At the start of the new term, Midlothian Council has confirmed it has supplied around 3,800 Chromebooks and 54 4G dongles, to connect to the internet, to P1 pupils upwards since the pandemic started.
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Local groups can apply now for poverty grants
Published on 6 Jan 2021
Community groups, charities and social enterprises can now apply for a Midlothian Council grant of between £5,000 and £20,000 to help tackle poverty.
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Glencorse consultation report published
Published on 24 Dec 2020
Midlothian Council has published its report on a consultation to close Glencorse Primary School in Penicuik from June of next year.
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New Kickstart placements for young people
Published on 22 Dec 2020
The third sector in Midlothian is working in partnership with Midlothian Council and Midlothian Third Sector Interface to offer over 30 Kickstart placements to young people in the new year.
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Funding for major projects at Penicuik High and Mayfield School Campus
Published on 18 Dec 2020
Midlothian Council has successfully applied for Scottish Government funding to build a new Mayfield School Campus and refurbish and extend Penicuik High School.
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FAQs about depositing money with Croydon Council
Published on 18 Dec 2020
At the full Council meeting on Tuesday 15 December it was agreed Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and responses would be helpful in explaining why the council is depositing £13m in Croydon Council.
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Joining forces to urge residents to comply with restrictions
Published on 17 Dec 2020
Midlothian Council, emergency services, business and volunteers have joined forces to urge local people to follow the level 3 coronavirus restrictions.
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Concerns over post-Brexit plans to replace successful rural investment programme
Published on 16 Dec 2020
A rural development programme covering areas of East and Midlothian has succeeded in providing more than £2.5 million in grant funding for 42 local projects over the past six years.
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Virtual consultation on Mayfield town centre
Published on 16 Dec 2020
In It Together - Mayfield and Easthouses are hosting a virtual consultation event (via Zoom) on their town centre masterplan proposal, on Thursday 17 December between 6.30pm and 7.30pm.
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Further grants to help people in poverty
Published on 15 Dec 2020
Community groups and organisations will be able to apply for a grant of up to £20,000 from Monday 21 December 2020 to provide emergency support for local people in poverty.
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Primary pupils bring festive cheer to care homes
Published on 14 Dec 2020
School children from across Midlothian are on a mission to decorate donated Christmas trees in the grounds of the community hospital and every care home in the county.
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Support fund launched for local people in need
Published on 14 Dec 2020
Help is now available from Midlothian Council for local people who are in financial difficulty and struggling to buy food, fuel or other essentials.
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Coronavirus protection levels
Published on 11 Dec 2020
We have been receiving questions about the number of COVID-19 cases and the test positivity criteria used for national Coronavirus protection levels 2 and 3. More information here.
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Midlothian Council issues reassurance that money invested in the London Borough of Croydon is not at risk
Published on 10 Dec 2020
The council has issued a statement in response to a news article published on Tuesday 8 December.
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Midlothian Council makes the case for Fair Funding
Published on 9 Dec 2020
Midlothian Council is arguing the case for fair funding to meet growth in the area.
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Midlothian remains at level 3
Published on 8 Dec 2020
Midlothian Council is “devastated” to be remaining in level 3 of the Coronavirus restrictions following this afternoon’s announcement by the First Minister.
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Consultation on new planning guidance
Published on 3 Dec 2020
We’re looking for your views on new planning guidance for Mavisbank and Roslin Conservation Areas.
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Virtual public meetings being held for Local Housing Strategy consultation
Published on 2 Dec 2020
Virtual public meetings will start next week as part of the consultation on the Local Housing Strategy 2021-2026
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Care Inspectorate praise for Highbank
Published on 2 Dec 2020
Highbank, Midlothian Council’s short- term intermediate care facility for people over 65, has been rated as ‘good’ for its quality of care by the regulatory body, the Care Inspectorate.
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Gritters out as snow forecast
Published on 2 Dec 2020
The Met Office has issued a yellow ‘be aware’ warning for snow in Midlothian from later this evening (Wednesday) through to Friday.
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Destination Hillend's first new attraction now open
Published on 2 Dec 2020
Grab your skis and snowboards as our new funslope has opened safely and within government coronavirus guidelines during daylight hours at Midlothian Snowsports Centre.
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Public meetings on Equalities Outcomes
Published on 2 Dec 2020
Sign into a virtual public meeting next week and find out more about important equality issues.
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Local firm donates books to Newbattle
Published on 30 Nov 2020
Bilston-based FMS Fire and Security Ltd recently donated a full set of Craft, Design and Technology text books to Newbattle Community High School.
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Community spirit on show in new video to mark St Andrew’s Day
Published on 30 Nov 2020
People from all walks of life across Midlothian have been brought together to recognise and inspire kindness in a new video to celebrate St Andrew's Day.
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Extra funding to support children's mental health
Published on 27 Nov 2020
Children and young people in Midlothian are to benefit from extra Scottish Government funding to support their mental health and wellbeing.
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Council to light up wintry skies across care homes
Published on 27 Nov 2020
Midlothian community hospital and every care home in Midlothian will have a real Christmas tree in their grounds thanks to a new initiative by Midlothian Council.
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Council Leader asks residents to abide by law
Published on 20 Nov 2020
With new travel restrictions becoming law today (Friday) across Scotland, Midlothian Council’s Leader Councillor Derek Milligan is asking residents to abide by the law.
