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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
Council bid for more than £200,000 to make cycling and walking safer

Published on 4 Jun 2020

Midlothian Council is bidding for an initial £208,000 of Scottish Government money to make it safer for people to walk, cycle or ‘wheel’ locally.
Test and Protect to control spread of COVID-19

Published on 28 May 2020

From today, if anyone has the symptoms of COVID-19 – a new continuous cough, temperature or loss or change of taste or smell – they should immediately visit NHS Inform or call 0800 028 2816 if they can’t get online.
Celebrate volunteers during National Volunteers' Week

Published on 28 May 2020

As National Volunteers’ Week gets underway on Monday 1 June, Midlothian Council’s Volunteers Champion Debbi McCall said she “couldn’t be prouder” of the scores of local people helping others.
Council Leader condemns 'DIYers' who flytip

Published on 20 May 2020

Self-isolating 'DIYers' who flytip are shamelessly costing communities money while diverting vital resources from frontline services, according to Midlothian Council Leader Councillor Derek Milligan.
Getting help for someone who's at risk from harm

Published on 20 May 2020

East Lothian and Midlothian Public Protection Committee urges residents to keep eyes and ears open for people who may be at risk of harm, abuse or neglect.
Council Leader congratulates local design engineer who is only UK finalist in global challenge to invent new ventilator

Published on 13 May 2020

Midlothian Council Leader Derek Milligan has congratulated a locally based design engineer who is the only UK finalist in a global challenge to invent a new ventilator to help Covid-19 sufferers.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Garden waste collections to restart

Published on 7 May 2020

We’re now confident we have adequate measures in place to allow us to safely restart your full garden waste collection service.
TV and radio donations helping care home residents

Published on 6 May 2020

Thanks to the kindness of local people, some care home residents having to self-isolate without any form of entertainment, now have access to televisions and radios to help pass the time.
Hardship fund for the newly self-employed

Published on 30 Apr 2020

Newly self-employed people who are suffering hardship during the current Covid-19 crisis can now apply for grant funding.
Council to observe minute's silence on International Workers' Memorial Day

Published on 27 Apr 2020

Midlothian Council is to observe a minute’s silence to remember those who have lost their lives at work.
Staff pull together to make a difference

Published on 23 Apr 2020

Meet Marni, Allan and Dee - staff who have left their normal 9-5 to support frontline social care services.
Grant funding announced for the newly self-employed and SMEs facing hardship

Published on 22 Apr 2020

The Scottish Government has confirmed that grant funding for the newly self-employed suffering hardship and Small and Medium size Enterprises (SMEs) in distress will be available in the coming days.
Don't light garden bonfires

Published on 21 Apr 2020

During the coronavirus pandemic, Midlothian residents are asked to be considerate to their neighbours by not lighting garden bonfires.