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Dementia-friendly group singing - every fortnight in Gorebridge

Published on 17 Oct 2018

Professional singer and educator Annie Lewis will lead the singing every other Monday at Newbyres Village Care Home, starting on 29 October 2018.
Success on the menu at Newbattle Community Campus Café

Published on 16 Oct 2018

Over 10,000 people have visited the café at Newbattle Community Campus since it opened in late May.
Wind fails to blow Walk the Line event off track

Published on 11 Oct 2018

A windy but dry day attracted 231 people to the eighth annual Walk the Line event on Saturday 29 September.
Turn your business dream into reality

Published on 11 Oct 2018

Ever thought about starting your own business, or working for yourself? Then why not drop in on the Business Start Up Open Day in Gorebridge Library on Friday 2 November?
Council and Emergency Services tackle combustibles clean-up

Published on 10 Oct 2018

Council's offers free uplift of combustible materials in the run up to Bonfire night.
New drop-in support service opens in Penicuik

Published on 10 Oct 2018

A new service has been launched in Penicuik to provide support for those experiencing poverty or who need help dealing with other difficult issues.
World Mental Health Day Parade road closures

Published on 8 Oct 2018

Temporary road closures scheduled in Dalkeith on Wednesday 10 October.
Work begins on Penicuik High Street improvements

Published on 5 Oct 2018

Work is due to begin next week on a £400,000 scheme to improve Penicuik High Street. The project is part of the wider Penicuik Heritage Regeneration project
Deputy First Minister opens two Midlothian buildings

Published on 3 Oct 2018

Deputy First Minister of Scotland and the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, John Swinney officially opened Midlothian’s two new primary schools, Roslin and Paradykes today (Wednesday).
Changes to winter service to deal with impacts of severe weather

Published on 3 Oct 2018

An updated operational plan to deal with the impact of severe weather this winter has been approved by the council.
Join us for the 2 SCOTS homecoming parade

Published on 2 Oct 2018

Temporary traffic restrictions will be in place on Thursday 4 October during the 2 SCOTS homecoming parade in Penicuik.
Council progressing with plans for new homeless accommodation

Published on 2 Oct 2018

Midlothian Council plans to turn empty office building into homeless accommodation
Council faces continuing financial challenge

Published on 2 Oct 2018

Current projections show Midlothian Council will have £201.4 million to spend next year - but are still £5.25 million short of what's needed.
Still time to apply for grant funding

Published on 2 Oct 2018

There's still time for local groups to apply to Midlothian Council for funding for projects starting from April 2019. The deadline for applications is Sunday 14 October.
Helping communities cope in an emergency

Published on 27 Sep 2018

What could we do to support volunteers and local community groups cope better when there’s an emergency? Take part in our survey.
Universities unveil City Region Deal plan to tackle digital skills gap

Published on 26 Sep 2018

Pupils at Newbattle High School took part in an ‘internet of things’ workshop last week to mark the launch of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal Data-Driven Innovation initiative.
Stobhill launches trade waste and recycling service

Published on 14 Sep 2018

Trade waste and recycling will be accepted at Stobhill from 1 October 2018.
Surfacing works on Cuiken Multi-User Footpath

Published on 10 Sep 2018

Surfacing works on the existing path running alongside Cuiken Burn on 18/09/18 for a duration of 10-12 weeks.
Diversion of public paths at Mauricewood, Penicuik

Published on 5 Sep 2018

Public Path Diversion Order proposed to divert existing paths within land at Mauricewood, Penicuik
Record number of young adults in Midlothian securing their future

Published on 4 Sep 2018

94.3% of 16-19 year olds in Midlothian were in education, employment or training or personal development according to the 2018 Annual Participation Measure report, released last Tuesday.
New plan for delivery of learning and development in Midlothian

Published on 3 Sep 2018

Council approves new strategy for learning and development in the county.
Gold Coast Ellie picks up top prize at first ever Midlothian’s Young People Awards

Published on 3 Sep 2018

Newbattle High School pupil Ellie Russell won the prize for outstanding achievement at the inaugural Midlothian’s Young People Awards on Friday (31 August).
Funding awarded for Penicuik regeneration project

Published on 30 Aug 2018

Heritage Lottery Fund and Historic Environment Scotland have approved a £2.6 million funding package to help regenerate Penicuik town centre. The funding will support improvements to historic buildings and public spaces, along with a wide range of community activities and training opportunities for local people.
Apply now for a Good Time to Be 2 place

Published on 29 Aug 2018

Kim Eastell’s son Emmett is one of the children enjoying his ‘Good Time to Be 2’ funded place with Hawthorn Children and Family Centre in Mayfield. Is your child eligible?
Do you have a two-year-old child?

Published on 29 Aug 2018

Would your two-year-old child benefit from a funded place in a nursery, childminder or other early learning setting?
Local groups invited to apply for grant funding

Published on 28 Aug 2018

Local organisations are being invited to apply now to Midlothian Council for grant funding for projects starting from April 2019. The funding is to help community groups, charities and social enterprises improve the quality of life of people living in Midlothian.
Be a force for good

Published on 23 Aug 2018

Can you be a force for good? We are currently recruiting for Children’s Panel members in Midlothian.
Want to get more involved in your community?

Published on 22 Aug 2018

Are you a local resident who would like to get more involved in your community? Then why not join in with the annual Midlothian community council training day on Saturday 6 October?
Christmas lights funding extended

Published on 22 Aug 2018

Councillors have agreed to continue funding Christmas lights for another year.