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Midlothian Council Sets Out Ambitious Plans for Inclusive Economic Growth
Published on 24 Jun 2025
Midlothian councillors have approved two key documents that set out the council’s roadmap for delivering inclusive and sustainable economic growth over the next two years.
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Midlothian Council Makes Progress on Equality Goals
Published on 24 Jun 2025
Councillors have applauded two reports highlighting progress made on embedding equality across its services over the last two years and its plans to build on that success from now until 2029.
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Changing Lives for the Better
Published on 24 Jun 2025
The Midlothian Community Planning Partnership has reported strong progress in health, justice, children’s services, climate, economy, and poverty reduction over 24/25.
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Midlothian Council commits more money to strengthen Cost-of-Living Support for Residents
Published on 24 Jun 2025
Midlothian Council has approved more than a quarter of a million pounds to help residents cope with the cost-of-living crisis, following updated recommendations from its Cost-of-Living Task Force.
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Midlothian Council marks major progress in Keeping The Promise
Published on 24 Jun 2025
Councillors praised the progress Midlothian is making in its commitment to Keep The Promise—a Scotland-wide pledge that care-experienced children and young people grow up loved, safe and respected.
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Nearly 4 tonnes of food distributed since establishment of Midlothian Pantry Network
Published on 23 Jun 2025
The Midlothian Pantry Network has co-ordinated the distribution of 3,931.9 kg of food from donors such as local supermarkets and restaurants, to its six member food pantries...
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Midlothian tenancy fraud investigations recover 11 social housing properties
Published on 19 Jun 2025
A collaboration between Midlothian Council’s Corporate Fraud team and Housing Officers helped to recover 11 Council homes during the last financial year.
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20mph Speed Limits Rolled Out Across Midlothian
Published on 18 Jun 2025
Midlothian Council has begun rolling out new 20mph speed limits across towns and villages in the area.
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Locals 'pumped' about new pump tracks
Published on 13 Jun 2025
Two new looping bike tracks called ‘pump tracks’ are opening in Roslin and Rosewell, just in time for the school holidays.
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Work on new campus to get underway
Published on 12 Jun 2025
Work is expected to start on the site for the new Mayfield Community Learning Campus this summer.
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Response to concerns expressed by amenity housing residents in Normandy Court
Published on 6 Jun 2025
We understand some residents of our amenity housing complex at Normandy House in Dalkeith have expressed concerns about the intercom system not working. Our full response is below.
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Public litter bin upgrade underway across Midlothian
Published on 5 Jun 2025
A plan to transform Midlothian’s public spaces is underway with hundreds of new and refurbished litter bins set to be installed across the county.
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Passengers give community bus the thumbs up
Published on 2 Jun 2025
Council Leader Councillor Kelly Parry and Cabinet Member for Transport Councillor Colin Cassidy jumped onboard the community bus to hear what passengers think of the new pilot service.
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Boost for Penicuik petanque players
Published on 2 Jun 2025
Provost Debbi McCall was ‘bouled’ over when she popped along to see the extension to the pétanque piste in Montgomery Park, Penicuik.
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New collection of itineraries and trails launched to inspire Midlothian visits
Published on 29 May 2025
Midlothian Tourism Forum has launched of a new collection of itineraries and trails to showcase the diverse attractions and experiences available in the region.
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Plans updated to regenerate Dalkeith town centre
Published on 16 May 2025
Updated plans have been released to regenerate Dalkeith town centre.
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Councillors approve A7 active travel improvements
Published on 13 May 2025
Midlothian Council is to spend almost £1.5 million of developer contributions on improving a stretch of the A7 so that people can walk, wheel, cycle and access public transport more easily.
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More than £1 million to be spent on children's play areas to make them more inclusive
Published on 13 May 2025
We will spend more than £1 million of Scottish Government funding & developer contributions on outdoor play areas, including Vogrie's adventure playground & Newtongrange Primary's playground.
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Council publishes 2023/24 performance report
Published on 13 May 2025
Midlothian Council has published its annual performance report outlining what has been achieved in the 2023/24 financial year.
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Find out more about fostering during Foster Care Fortnight
Published on 7 May 2025
Come and find out more about fostering during Foster Care Fortnight which runs from 12 – 25 of May. This is the UK’s biggest annual awareness raising campaign for fostering in the UK.
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Help us name our new Active Travel mascot
Published on 2 May 2025
We have a new Active Travel mascot, designed by a talented P7 pupil at Lasswade Primary School, and we need your help to name it.
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Drop in about the proposed final route for the A701 Relief Road & A702 Link Road
Published on 1 May 2025
We want to hear your views on the final proposed route for the A701 Relief Road and the A702 Link Road.
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Council marks International Workers' Memorial Day
Published on 28 Apr 2025
Midlothian Council marked International Workers’ Memorial Day today (Monday) at a ceremony in George V Park in Bonnyrigg.
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Newbattle High School is runner-up in Youth Sport Trust Awards
Published on 28 Apr 2025
Newbattle High School’s Physical Education department came second in Outstanding Secondary Practise in the Youth Sport Trust awards.
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Statement on Midlothian's housing service
Published on 25 Apr 2025
Recent changes to housing services in Edinburgh do not affect applicants to Midlothian Council, which operates it own common housing register.
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Message of condolence
Published on 21 Apr 2025
Provost Debbi McCall, has expressed condolences following the death of Pope Francis
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Midlothian Council Celebrates Month of the Military Child
Published on 17 Apr 2025
April is the Month of the Military Child. In celebration Penicuik Town Hall, Lasswade High School and Mauricewood Primary School will fly the Military child flag for the month.
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Latest Passivhaus project on site
Published on 17 Apr 2025
Work is underway on Midlothian Council’s latest energy-efficient housing development on the site of the former Danderhall library and leisure centre.
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Exhibition banner on show in council headquarters
Published on 15 Apr 2025
Drop in to Midlothian House reception to view Newtongrange Village Voices' banner & read about a fascinating exhibition members were involved in at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery.