News Centre

Sheriffhall roundabout flyover plans to go on public display

Published on 6 Dec 2019

Following the publication of draft orders for the A720 Sheriffhall roundabout scheme, local communities and road users will get a chance to see the plans at public exhibitions later this month.
Changes to waste collections and recycling

Published on 5 Dec 2019

An update on how the service will run over Christmas and New Year.
Lothian bus diversions for Bonnyrigg Xmas lights event

Published on 29 Nov 2019

Please find information about Lothian bus diversions during the Xmas lights switch on in Bonnyrigg tomorrow.
Problems receiving emails

Published on 29 Nov 2019

We are currently experiencing problems receiving emails to our [email protected] and to some other council email addresses. If your enquiry is urgent, please telephone 0131 270 7500.
Midlothian residents encouraged to get Power of Attorney

Published on 20 Nov 2019

It's National Power of Attorney Day and we're encouraging all residents to sign up.
Council strikes gold with Ministry of Defence award

Published on 20 Nov 2019

Midlothian Council was one of five employers from the Scottish lowlands to strike gold earlier this month when it received a prestigious award from the Ministry of Defence.
More than 350 people attend education drop-in sessions

Published on 18 Nov 2019

Many thanks to the 350 plus people who came to one of two information events about the replacement for Beeslack Community School and plans for Penicuik High School.
Waste amnesty removes hundreds of combustible items from homes and streets

Published on 15 Nov 2019

More than 400 flammable items have been collected and safely recycled by the Unpaid Work team in this year's Waste Amnesty initiative.
Council confirms garden waste collection service will continue

Published on 13 Nov 2019

Following the introduction of the chargeable service in 2019, it is confirmed the service will run again next year. Residents can sign up for fortnightly kerbside collections from early January.
No payments taken for short time on Thursday

Published on 11 Nov 2019

Please note that due to a system upgrade we will not be able to take any payments online, by telephone or in person at Buccleuch House, Dalkeith, from 10.00am to 1.30pm on Thursday 14 November.
Early learning centre to open 50 weeks a year, early to later

Published on 9 Nov 2019

If you would like to find out more about Midlothian Council’s upcoming early learning and childcare centre, to open 50 weeks a year from 7.30am to 6pm, then come to one of our drop-in sessions.
Drop in to Vogrie's outdoor early learning centre open day

Published on 8 Nov 2019

Come along on Saturday 23 November for campfire cooking, den building, loose parts play, face painting and tours of our first Outdoor Early Learning and Childcare setting at Vogrie.
Heading off for a winter break?

Published on 5 Nov 2019

Don’t forget you can apply for a postal or proxy vote if you are heading off for a winter holiday before the General Election on Thursday 12 December.
Do you have a few hours to spare?

Published on 29 Oct 2019

If you’ve got a few hours to spare once a month and you’d like to help maintain one of our most valued walk and cycle ways in Midlothian then get in touch.
Mayfield Primary toilets

Published on 28 Oct 2019

We'd like to clarify the situation regarding unisex toilets in Mayfield Primary School.
New senior appointments announced

Published on 22 Oct 2019

Midlothian councillors have approved the appointments of Kevin Anderson and Fiona Robertson as the new Executive Directors of Place and Children, Young People and Partnerships respectively.
Dalkeith residents asked if they want parking permit scheme

Published on 14 Oct 2019

Residents living around the centre of Dalkeith are being asked their views on introducing parking permits.
Statement on peat extraction at Auchencorth Moss, Penicuik

Published on 11 Oct 2019

Midlothian Council has issued the following statement to clarify the position on recent media reports on a planning application relating to land at Auchencorth Moss, Springfield Road, Penicuik.
Council and Emergency Services tackle Waste Amnesty

Published on 10 Oct 2019

Midlothian Council is working with local Emergency Services again this year to offer free uplifts of combustible materials in a bid to cut down the number of fires started deliberately in the run up to Bonfire Night.
Changing lives for the better

Published on 4 Oct 2019

Seventy families, 170 children and 52 children under five years-of-age took part in a successful programme of sport, food and fun at Newbattle over the summer, in a ground-breaking initiative to tackle poverty, raise attainment and improve the lives of local people.
Tackling child poverty in Midlothian

Published on 2 Oct 2019

A partnership approach to tackling local child poverty has been set out in a report jointly produced by Midlothian Council and NHS Lothian.
More dates to register with our outdoor early learning centre

Published on 2 Oct 2019

Don't forget to register your child for a place at our first outdoor nursery – Vogrie Outdoor Early Learning & Childcare Centre (ELC).
Interested in finding out more about crowdfunding?

Published on 2 Oct 2019

Crowdfunder is running a 'train the trainer' session in Musselburgh on Friday 1 November in partnership with Tyne Esk LEADER.
Primary school communities have their say on the ‘cost of the school day’

Published on 1 Oct 2019

An innovative Midlothian project, aimed at reducing the disadvantage poorer families experience in meeting the cost of the school day, has seen high levels of participation from children, their families, parent council members and school staff.
Seven projects get town centre funding

Published on 1 Oct 2019

Seven projects successfully bid for a share of Midlothian’s £910,000 of Scottish Government’s Town Centre Capital Fund.
New opening hours for Midlothian Libraries

Published on 1 Oct 2019

Midlothian Libraries have introduced new opening hours.
Milestone in Mayfield regeneration

Published on 1 Oct 2019

The regeneration of the centre of Mayfield has reached an important milestone with the appointment of a masterplan consultant.
Further savings approved

Published on 1 Oct 2019

Midlothian Council has today (Tuesday) confirmed further savings to help balance budgets.
Council spending over £500 published

Published on 1 Oct 2019

Midlothian Council spending over £500 is now published online.