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Roads closed for Bonnyrigg Christmas lights switch-on
Published on 27 Nov 2021
Some roads will be closed temporarily today (Saturday) and diversions will be in place to allow for the Christmas lights switch-on event in Bonnyrigg.
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Weather update
Published on 26 Nov 2021
A Met Office Amber warning for extreme wind remains in place across Midlothian from 3pm today (Friday) until 9am on Saturday morning.
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Amber weather warning could cause disruption
Published on 25 Nov 2021
With Storm Arwen approaching, a Met Office Amber warning for high winds is in place for Midlothian from 3pm on Friday to 9am on Saturday morning.
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A701 Relief Road webinar for walkers, cyclists and horse riders
Published on 25 Nov 2021
Email now to come to a webinar on Wednesday 1 December about the A701 Relief and Link Roads and the needs of walkers, cyclists and horse riders.
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Walking Rugby players donate to local food bank
Published on 18 Nov 2021
Local children and families in need are to benefit from a £500 donation to Midlothian Food Bank by Midlothian Walking Rugby players.
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£132k funding boost for Midlothian's food waste recycling service
Published on 17 Nov 2021
Householders in some rural areas in Midlothian will be offered a food waste recycling service within the next 18 months or so thanks to Scottish Government funding of £132,085 announced today.
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£9.5m project gives pupils a sense of data power
Published on 17 Nov 2021
A world-leading initiative that brings the latest smart technology into classrooms to help pupils prepare for a data-driven future has been launched in Midlothian.
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Opening event for Penicuik Town Hall following restoration work
Published on 17 Nov 2021
Representatives from the local community, organisations who have helped fund the work, and those involved in the town centre regeneration project, have been invited to attend the opening on Saturday 27 November.
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Local people to be consulted about Common Good register
Published on 16 Nov 2021
Midlothian Council is to set up and maintain a register of property and funds it holds as part of the Common Good.
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Council agrees to freeze local fees and charges for second year
Published on 16 Nov 2021
Midlothian Council has agreed to continue to freeze most of its fees and charges for next year. The decision applies to services where the council has the power to set charges locally.
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Parents and carers to be consulted about nurseries
Published on 16 Nov 2021
Plans are underway to put Mayfield Nursery School into the new Mayfield Schools Campus and move Mount Esk Nursery School into the Hawthornden School Campus in Bonnyrigg.
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School session dates agreed
Published on 16 Nov 2021
Councillors have approved school session dates for the three academic years from August 2022 to the end of June 2025.
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Telephone lines down on Wed 17 Nov in some council buildings in Penicuik
Published on 16 Nov 2021
Work on Penicuik Town Hall power supplies on Wed 17 November will affect telephones in other local council buildings.
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New website launched to encourage links between good causes and businesses
Published on 11 Nov 2021
A new website has been launched to encourage links between good causes and businesses across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and Borders.
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Work starts in Midlothian on innovative energy saving homes
Published on 10 Nov 2021
Work has started on a prestigious new build housing development in Dalkeith town centre. This is Midlothian Council’s first ‘Passivhaus’ housing project.
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Join our foster care heroes
Published on 8 Nov 2021
Could you do something incredible like foster? Please come along to our drop-in event on Thursday 25 November at Dalkeith Arts Centre anytime from 4.30pm-6.30pm.
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Be amazing like foster heroes John and Elaine
Published on 8 Nov 2021
Could you be a foster hero like Elaine and John Fraser? Come along to our drop-in event on Thursday 25 November between 4.30pm and 6.30pm at Dalkeith Arts Centre to find out more about fostering.
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Be incredible - come to our fostering event
Published on 8 Nov 2021
We are urging local people to ‘do something incredible’ by becoming a ‘foster hero’ just like Angela and Paul Ross.
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We're looking for fostering heroes like Emma and David
Published on 8 Nov 2021
Midlothian Council is inviting local people to ‘do something incredible’ by becoming a ‘foster care hero’.
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Pioneering new £2.8 million service for cancer patients in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Published on 4 Nov 2021
In partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support and Scottish Government: A new service to offer emotional, practical and financial support to cancer patients has launched in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
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Unique arts collaboration transforms local playground
Published on 1 Nov 2021
Woodburn Primary School playground has been transformed thanks to a collaboration with the arts group, Dalkeith Arts.
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Ground-breaking project supporting care-experienced young people celebrates first anniversary
Published on 1 Nov 2021
On the first anniversary of a ground-breaking Midlothian Council project, nine care-experienced young people are being supported to live independent, fulfilled lives.
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More than 100 new, affordable council homes to help those in need
Published on 29 Oct 2021
Midlothian Council is continuing to progress with its innovative new build housing programme which is funded through the Housing Revenue Capital Account.
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Council’s small grants scheme opens for applications from 1 November
Published on 29 Oct 2021
Midlothian Council’s small grants scheme opens for applications from Monday 1 November. Applications are welcome from community groups, charities, or social enterprises for grants of up to £3000.
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Drop-in flu vaccine clinic for 2-5-year-olds
Published on 19 Oct 2021
A flu vaccine clinic for children aged 2-5-years of age is on Friday 22October 2021 at Newbattle Community Learning Centre, 67 Gardiner Place, Newtongrange, EH22 4RT from 8.30am – 4pm.
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Positive care inspection report for Highbank
Published on 19 Oct 2021
Highbank Intermediate Care facility in Dalkeith has been rated as ‘good’ for its care and support during the pandemic and for its support of people’s wellbeing.
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New apprentices helping deliver 1140 hours of high quality early learning in Midlothian
Published on 19 Oct 2021
Our latest recruits to Midlothian Council’s Modern Apprenticeship scheme in childcare are among 310 council early years practitioners helping deliver the early learning across the county.
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Young Person’s Guarantee - job vacancy
Published on 14 Oct 2021
Are you aged 16-24? An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Golf Centre Assistant with Melville Golf Centre.
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Funding boost for tourism in Midlothian
Published on 7 Oct 2021
Midlothian Tourism Forum has secured funding from the VisitScotland Destination and Sector Marketing Fund to help boost tourism in the area.