News Centre
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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.
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Virgin Media cables being installed
Published on 14 Oct 2019
As part of the ongoing Virgin Media works in the Dalkeith area, cables are being installed along Lothian Road, London Road, and at the Newmills Road / London Road junction.
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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.
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Focus on support for business
Published on 11 Oct 2019
Businesses, employers and education providers in Midlothian are invited to a special Support for Business event in Gorebridge on Thursday 31 October, as part of Midlothian Business Week 2019.
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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.
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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.
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Campaign week to challenge poverty
Published on 3 Oct 2019
Challenge Poverty Week, organised by the Poverty Alliance, is being held from 7 to 13 October. The Scotland-wide campaign aims to show how low incomes, high costs, lack of decent jobs, and lack of access to help and services are affecting thousands of households.
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Tickets on sale for Usher Hall music festival
Published on 2 Oct 2019
Get it in your diary: Monday 11 November is the date of this year’s Midlothian Schools’ Festival of Music concert and tickets are already on sale.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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Resurfacing of Rullion Road
Published on 1 Oct 2019
Resurfacing work on Rullion Road, Penicuik begins on Monday 14 October and will last approximately six weeks.
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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.
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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.
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New opening hours for Midlothian Libraries
Published on 1 Oct 2019
Midlothian Libraries have introduced new opening hours.
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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.
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Further savings approved
Published on 1 Oct 2019
Midlothian Council has today (Tuesday) confirmed further savings to help balance budgets.
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Council spending over £500 published
Published on 1 Oct 2019
Midlothian Council spending over £500 is now published online.
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Advice on shop front improvements in Penicuik
Published on 30 Sep 2019
Shop owners and tenants in Penicuik are being offered help to improve their shop fronts in a bid to enhance the character of the town centre and to help promote their businesses.
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External auditors find council makes "significant progress"
Published on 30 Sep 2019
Midlothian Council has made “significant progress” in addressing financial pressures including approving a Medium Term Financial Strategy in June 2019, according to a new report.
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Parents reminding you to fill in our 1140 hours survey
Published on 27 Sep 2019
We’ve asked three parents to help us remind you to fill in our survey about the 1140 hours of free (funded) early learning and childcare you’ll be entitled to from August 2020.
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Message for St David's and Dalkeith High pupils
Published on 25 Sep 2019
Apologies to parents and carers of St David’s and Dalkeith High pupils for the unplanned disruption today (Wed) caused by the Scottish Power cut in this area, which resulted in pupils going home early
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Tell us what you think about our Gaelic plan
Published on 24 Sep 2019
Midlothian Council would like residents’ feedback on the Draft Midlothian Gaelic Language Plan.
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Highest in Scotland recycling rates announced as new green energy plant officially opens
Published on 20 Sep 2019
Council Leader Councillor Derek Milligan officially opened the Millerhill recycling and energy recovery centre (RERC) today as new figures show Midlothian has the highest recycling rate in Scotland.
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Interested in being on a music tuition working group?
Published on 19 Sep 2019
Parents, carers, pupils and members of the wider community are invited to sit on a Working Together group to make sure young people can benefit from music tuition while reducing the budget gap.
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Royal recognition for special anniversaries
Published on 12 Sep 2019
Midlothian’s Lord-Lieutenant is reminding local residents celebrating 100th birthdays or Diamond wedding anniversaries that they can add a royal touch to their special celebrations by receiving congratulatory messages from Her Majesty the Queen.
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Inspirational young people recognised
Published on 10 Sep 2019
Beeslack High School pupil Daisy Mabon won the prize for outstanding achievement at Midlothian’s Young People Awards on Friday 6 September.
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Scottish Government announces investment in new high School for Midlothian
Published on 9 Sep 2019
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced today (Monday 9 September) that the government has agreed to invest in a project to provide a replacement for Beeslack Community High School.
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Thought about applying for a postal vote?
Published on 5 Sep 2019
With the possibility of a General Election or referendum being called in the near future, you might want to think about applying now for a postal vote.
