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Newbattle pupil Antoine smashes his exams

Published on 9 Aug 2022

Like fellow Newbattle High S6 pupil Evie Oswald, Antoine Guinebault says sitting exams for the first time post Covid was “a bit strange, especially as they were so important.”
Exam success for Newbattle's Evie Oswald

Published on 9 Aug 2022

Newbattle High School pupil Evie Oswald says she's delighted to get A passes in her Higher Spanish, Higher English and Higher Biology, a B in Higher Maths and a B in Advanced Higher Music.
Exam performance returns to pre-pandemic levels

Published on 9 Aug 2022

As pupils across Midlothian receive their SQA exam results today, new figures show a positive return to pre-pandemic performance levels at National, Higher and Advanced Higher levels.
Apply for Audit Committee roles

Published on 8 Aug 2022

The council is inviting applications to the posts of Independent Chair and Independent Non-Voting Member of the Audit Committee. The roles are voluntary but expenses are paid.
Launch event for ideas to regenerate Dalkeith town centre

Published on 4 Aug 2022

Initial ideas for the regeneration of Dalkeith town centre are to be shared at a drop-in event to be held in Dalkeith later this month.
Call for local people to help shape Midlothian’s future

Published on 3 Aug 2022

Do you want to play a part in shaping public services in your area? Then why not apply to become a member of the Midlothian Citizens' Panel?
New Midlothian Mental Health and Resilience Service (MHARS) launched

Published on 1 Aug 2022

Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) has launched a new telephone service for people aged 18-65 years suffering mental health and wellbeing distress.
Council Leader condemns Whitehill Welfare decision

Published on 28 Jul 2022

Midlothian Council Leader Councillor Kelly Parry has condemned as “shameful”, the decision by Whitehill Welfare football club to sign convicted domestic abuser Paul Tansey.
Job opportunity - school subject tutors

Published on 19 Jul 2022

In response to the educational challenges faced by young people due to COVID-19, the ELTI Tutoring Initiative was set up to help 4th to 6th year students. This is now being extended.
Scottish Welfare Fund online form

Published on 15 Jul 2022

The problem with our Scottish Welfare Fund online application form has now been fixed. The form will close at 3pm today, reopening again at 9am on Monday.
Ironmill Steps update

Published on 13 Jul 2022

The council would like to update local residents about the situation with the Ironmill Steps in Dalkeith and the adjoining bridge.
Newton Church Road, Danderhall – temporary road closure

Published on 13 Jul 2022

From Monday 18 July, Newton Church Road, Danderhall (between Maulsford Ave and A7 Old Dalkeith Road) will be closed to traffic for up to 5 days. This is for footpath resurfacing work. A diversion will be in place along the A7 Old Dalkeith Road, The Wisp and Edmonstone Road. Local vehicle access will be maintained and pedestrians will also still have access.
How can bus journey times be improved along 4 local routes?

Published on 7 Jul 2022

We want to hear your views on how bus journey times and the reliability of those times can be improved along four corridors in Midlothian.
Council working with Police and Lothian Buses after anti-social behaviour incident

Published on 1 Jul 2022

There will be increased Police patrols in Bonnyrigg and Rosewell and along the route of the number 49 bus after an incident of anti-social behaviour last night. CCTV also installed.
Can you support parents looking to improve job skills?

Published on 1 Jul 2022

Midlothian Council is looking to procure services and/or training to support Midlothian parents to upskill
Redesigned school to be built on old Newbattle High site

Published on 29 Jun 2022

A new, redesigned Easthouses Primary School will be built on the site of the old Newbattle High School.
Beeslack replacement site announced

Published on 28 Jun 2022

Midlothian Council has announced plans to build a replacement for Beeslack Community High School within the University of Edinburgh’s Easter Bush Campus.
Public to be consulted about road safety

Published on 28 Jun 2022

Midlothian Council will be asking the public about improving road safety including introducing 20mph speed limits in towns and villages.
Merger approved for local community councils

Published on 28 Jun 2022

Bonnyrigg and Lasswade Community Council and Poltonhall and Hopefield Community Council are to formally merge, at their own request, following a decision taken at a special meeting of Midlothian Council today (Tuesday 28 June).
Council to set up cost of living taskforce

Published on 28 Jun 2022

A cost of living crisis taskforce is being set up in Midlothian “as a matter of urgency”.
Single Midlothian Plan published

Published on 28 Jun 2022

An annual plan has been published, setting out the outcomes local services are expected to deliver for local people in Midlothian.
New play equipment in Dalkeith

Published on 24 Jun 2022

Children across the county, including Sofia and Leonardo pictured, have even more reason to visit King’s Park in Dalkeith thanks to a new 5 metre high space net in the play area.
Closure of leisure centre spas

Published on 17 Jun 2022

As a result of the current international situation, we are currently experiencing supply chain and distribution issues for chlorine. Regrettably, we have had to take the decision to close our spas from Saturday 18 June until further notice.
Avian flu advice

Published on 17 Jun 2022

There have been a number of occurrences of dead seabirds and waterfowl being found on neighbouring coastlines and elsewhere in Scotland. The following precautions are advisable when out and about.
Visit the Vogrie Wonderland Story and Book Festival

Published on 17 Jun 2022

Something exciting is coming to Vogrie Country Park on Saturday 23 July! Wonderland Story & Book Festival by The Book Whisperers is Midlothian's new free family festival.
Parents asked to fill in involvement and engagement survey

Published on 14 Jun 2022

The Scottish Government’s Parental Involvement and Engagement survey is open to parents of children at publicly funded primary or secondary schools in Scotland. The information will help Midlothian Council plan future parental involvement and engagement in the area.
Young adults in Midlothian securing their future

Published on 14 Jun 2022

New figures released by the Scottish Government show that 92.93% of school leavers in Midlothian were in education, employment, training, volunteering or personal development in 2020/21.
Flying the flag for Pride month

Published on 10 Jun 2022

Midlothian Council is flying the Rainbow Pride flag in June to mark Pride month.
SNP administration announced

Published on 7 Jun 2022

The SNP group has formed an administration to lead Midlothian Council.