News Centre
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Record number of people give views on health and social care
Published on 12 Feb 2019
A report presented to Midlothian Council today has shown a record response to a recent health and social care consultation
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Councillors updated on progress of Borders Railway projects
Published on 12 Feb 2019
Councillors were updated today (Tuesday) on Midlothian projects to maximise the benefits of the Borders Railway.
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Council approves budget for 2019/20
Published on 12 Feb 2019
Midlothian Council has voted to reject a number of savings measures aimed at meeting a £9.739 million budget shortfall in 2019/20.
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New school on site of old high school
Published on 12 Feb 2019
A new primary school will be built on the former site of Newbattle High School in Easthouses.
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Thinking about proposing?
Published on 11 Feb 2019
If you are thinking of getting married or having a civil partnership there are a lot of things to consider but one of the most important things is booking a registrar to conduct the ceremony.
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Do you have an alcohol licence?
Published on 11 Feb 2019
Do you have a personal licence to trade in alcohol issued on or before 1 September 2009?
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Protect yourself against financial harm
Published on 11 Feb 2019
East and Midlothian Public Protection Committee (EMPPC) is helping residents protect themselves and others from financial harm with their new event series ‘Fraud, scams and financial plans’.
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Sign up for garden waste collections by 21 February
Published on 11 Feb 2019
The council is reminding residents that the deadline for signing up for the full garden waste collection service is fast approaching.
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Give us your views on local paths
Published on 11 Feb 2019
Midlothian Council is today (Monday 11 February) launching a consultation asking for comments and proposals on local paths.
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Part of Mauricewood Road closed
Published on 8 Feb 2019
Part of Mauricewood Road is closed between Meikle Drive and Mauricewood Steadings.
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Watch Tuesday's full Council meeting
Published on 8 Feb 2019
We’re reminding members of the public they can tune in to the full Council meeting on Tuesday 12 February by watching the webcast, either live or on catch up.
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Car parks shut on Sun 17 Feb
Published on 8 Feb 2019
North Wynd and St Andrew St car parks in Dalkeith will close temporarily on Sunday 17 February 2019 for essential maintenance work. The car parks will reopen just as soon as the work is finished.
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Formerly fostered staff member appeals for new carers
Published on 5 Feb 2019
Midlothian Council has recruited the help of a highly qualified member of staff to help launch its latest foster care campaign.
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Fight back against scams and become a Scam Marshal!
Published on 5 Feb 2019
Take a stand against scams. That’s the message from Midlothian Council’s Trading Standards team.
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Clarification on the music tuition proposals
Published on 4 Feb 2019
Council Leader Councillor Derek Milligan is clarifying the position on savings measures around music tuition.
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Council Leader warns of catastrophic cuts
Published on 1 Feb 2019
Midlothian Council Leader, Councillor Derek Milligan is warning councillors are having to consider savings measures that will 'decimate' local services.
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Community groups meet to discuss Plan for Penicuik
Published on 1 Feb 2019
Community groups in the Penicuik area have been invited to attend a meeting on Wednesday 6 February to discuss the new ‘Plan for Penicuik’ neighbourhood plan.
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200 people drop in to Hillend event
Published on 29 Jan 2019
Around 200 people dropped in to Midlothian Snowsports Centre on Monday 28 January to give their views on ambitious plans to turn it into an all-year-round, multi-activity leisure destination.
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Forum for Midlothian farmers
Published on 22 Jan 2019
This year’s annual farmers’ meeting, hosted by Midlothian Council, will be held at the Stair Arms near Pathhead on Tuesday, 5 February at 6pm.
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Watch out for ice
Published on 21 Jan 2019
Gritters will be out from 3.45pm today (Monday) tackling priority routes such as main roads and routes to schools and hospitals.
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Milestone in energy from waste plant project
Published on 21 Jan 2019
FCC Environment, which has been contracted to construct and deliver a state-of-the-art energy-from-waste plant serving Edinburgh and Midlothian, marks the project's good progress.
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Council reports on performance in 2017/18
Published on 17 Jan 2019
A public report setting out how Midlothian Council’s services performed in 2017/18 has been published.
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Give us your views on Destination Hillend
Published on 11 Jan 2019
Midlothian Council wants to hear your views on ambitious plans to potentially turn Midlothian Snowsports Centre at Hillend into an all-year-round, multi-activity leisure development.
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Locals have their say on council spending
Published on 11 Jan 2019
Midlothian residents are being reminded that they still have time to have their say on how the council spends its money next year. Councillors are expected to agree their 2019/20 budget and set council tax levels on Tuesday 12 February.
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Helping our communities do more to cope in an emergency
Published on 10 Jan 2019
When we’re hit by snow and ice or storms, what people do to help each other can make a real difference. Two public meetings have been organised to help locals form their own resilient community groups
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Community projects benefit from Armed Forces Covenant funding
Published on 10 Jan 2019
Two community organisations in Midlothian have each been awarded £20,000 for one-year projects from the Armed Forces Covenant Trust Fund, operated by the Ministry of Defence.
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Improvement work to Penicuik High Street continues
Published on 9 Jan 2019
The improvement work which started in Penicuik High Street last October is now continuing after the festive break.
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Residents encouraged to sign up and pay for garden waste collections
Published on 7 Jan 2019
Residents will be receiving letters this week (week beginning Monday 7 January) explaining how to sign up and pay for the council’s new charged garden waste collection service.
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Message of sympathy from Council Leader
Published on 30 Dec 2018
Midlothian Council’s Leader, Councillor Derek Milligan has extended condolences to the families of those involved in the bus crash in the Scottish Borders on Saturday.
