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Cost of living clinics in our libraries

Published on 25 May 2023

Citizens Advice outreach worker James McDonald says it’s not unusual for a queue of people to be waiting for him at Loanhead Library for his Monday drop-in clinic.
Work begins on site for Destination Hillend

Published on 25 May 2023

Work is underway on a new access road, car park and landscaping as part of Midlothian Council’s ambitious Destination Hillend project.
Early Learning and Childcare preference form for places from August 2023 to July 2024.

Published on 24 May 2023

Some parents and carers with pre-school age children should fill in a form about their early learning and childcare preferences.
New primary for Easthouses gets underway

Published on 23 May 2023

Work is underway to build the new Easthouses Primary School.
Shopkeeper fined

Published on 19 May 2023

Midlothian Council Trading Standards team issued fixed penalty notices to a shopkeeper and his employer for selling a nicotine-based ‘vape’ product to a young person under 18.
Help us name our pothole repair machine

Published on 16 May 2023

We want to name our new 13 tonne pothole permanent repair machine but so far we’ve only come up with Filla Black or Holey Murs. Can you help?
Have a race round Easthouses Park

Published on 12 May 2023

A new path round the edge of Easthouses Park includes freshly-stencilled start and finish lines to encourage children to time themselves running round the circuit.
Councillors ask for urgent talks with Lothian Buses

Published on 10 May 2023

Councillors approved an emergency motion asking for an urgent meeting with Lothian Buses to discuss service changes, including changes to the 48 and 49 service.
Funding approved for community councillors

Published on 9 May 2023

Councillors have approved more than £6,000 of funding to support community councils.
Councillors write off unpaid school meals fees

Published on 9 May 2023

Councillors have agreed to write off £32,000 of unpaid school meals fees.
20mph speed limits for more than 800 streets

Published on 9 May 2023

Around 850 Midlothian streets could have speed limits cut from 30mph to 20mph.
Prioritising buses - follow up survey

Published on 17 Apr 2023

Midlothian Council wants to hear your views on prioritising buses along four corridors in Midlothian.
Give your views on how land is used in Midlothian

Published on 17 Apr 2023

Come along to drop-in events in May and June to give your views on the future use of land in Midlothian and find out about the next Midlothian Local Development Plan (MLDP2).
First drop-in about the new Mayfield Community Campus

Published on 17 Apr 2023

Drop-in to Mayfield Primary School on Thursday 27 April between 4.30pm and 8.30pm to find out more about the new community campus.
Improving central Dalkeith and Woodburn event

Published on 14 Apr 2023

Interested in what’s happening in Woodburn and central Dalkeith? Come along to Dalkeith Welfare Hall on Friday 5 May from 12 to 3.30pm to meet new people and get involved in improving the local area.
First Passivhaus homes near completion

Published on 10 Apr 2023

Six new flats in a courtyard behind Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith, part of the most ambitious energy-efficient council housing programme in Scotland, could be welcoming new council tenants by autumn.
Locals are loving their new pump track

Published on 6 Apr 2023

A new looping trail for bikers and skaters called a ‘pump track’ is fast becoming a focal point for local people thanks to partnership working between the council and the North Middleton community.
Tenants reminded to keep Universal Credit journal up-to-date

Published on 5 Apr 2023

Council tenants are being reminded to update their new rent charge and service charges in their Universal Credit journal.
Council helps nature thrive with new pond projects

Published on 28 Mar 2023

Local people can enjoy watching wildlife thrive in a new pond beside the Dalkeith to Penicuik cycle path at Rosewell.
Traffic restrictions reinstated at Gladhouse Reservoir

Published on 23 Mar 2023

Midlothian Council is reinstating temporary parking restrictions at Gladhouse Reservoir.
New machine fixes potholes permanently in 30 mins

Published on 23 Mar 2023

Midlothian Council has a new and not so secret weapon in the ‘fight’ against potholes.
New football pitches confirmed for Midlothian communities

Published on 23 Mar 2023

Communities across Midlothian are to benefit from new football pitches and upgrades to existing amenities under proposals to address the findings of a report on the county’s outdoor football pitches.
Power restored at the Dalkeith campus

Published on 21 Mar 2023

Schools on the Dalkeith campus, including Saltersgate and Woodburn Primary, will reopen as normal tomorrow (Wed) after power was restored.
Council help secure future of historic Mavisbank House

Published on 21 Mar 2023

Midlothian Council has agreed to use its compulsory purchase powers to help secure a future for Mavisbank House – a Category A Listed historic building near Bonnyrigg.
Council announces new fees

Published on 21 Mar 2023

Midlothian Council is introducing new fees and charges from 1 April.
Councillor Douglas Bowen appointed as new Depute Provost of Midlothian

Published on 21 Mar 2023

Councillor Douglas Bowen appointed as new Depute Provost of Midlothian
Power failure shuts Dalkeith campus

Published on 21 Mar 2023

Pupils are being sent home as Dalkeith Campus, including Saltersgate and Woodburn Primary School, has closed because of a power cut.
Jubilee 'avenue of trees' planted

Published on 17 Mar 2023

Provost Debbi McCall did the honours by helping plant the final beech sapling along Midlothian Council’s ‘avenue of trees’ to mark the late Queen’s Jubilee.
New energy-efficient council flats underway in Bonnyrigg

Published on 16 Mar 2023

Work is underway to build 20 new Midlothian Council homes in Bonnyrigg as part of the most ambitious Passivhaus programme in Scotland.