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Midlothian's 24% ELC funding shortfall highlighted

Published on 11 Sep 2020

The public spending watchdog for local government has highlighted that the funding received by Midlothian Council is 24% less than we require to implement the expansion to 1140 hours of ELC.
Pupils' resilience artwork on display across the county

Published on 10 Sep 2020

Pupils from across Midlothian have submitted more than 150 pieces of art and written work about how they coped during COVID for a new exhibition.
Council and MYPAS launch school counselling pilot

Published on 9 Sep 2020

Midlothian Council is working with the Midlothian Young People’s Advice Service (MYPAS) on a one year school counselling pilot across Midlothian’s schools.
Council and Police working together for public safety

Published on 8 Sep 2020

Midlothian Council and Police Scotland are continuing to work closely with local hospitality businesses to ensure the safety of customers and staff.
Nursery and Family Learning Centre at Woodburn PS closed today

Published on 7 Sep 2020

The nursery and Family Learning Centre at Woodburn Primary School, Dalkeith, will be closed today because of a burst pipe.
Midlothian Doors Open Day is going digital!

Published on 4 Sep 2020

Midlothian Doors Open Day is going digital next weekend as part of Scotland’s biggest free festival of architecture.
Are you worried about becoming homeless?

Published on 2 Sep 2020

Many people who previously would never have been at risk of homelessness are now facing the prospect of losing their homes.
Positive joint inspection children and young people published

Published on 1 Sep 2020

The Care Inspectorate Report of the joint inspection of services for children and young people in need of care and protection for Midlothian was published today.
Grant support for people in hardship

Published on 1 Sep 2020

Community groups, charities and other organisations can now apply for grants of between £5,000 and £20,000 for emergency support for local people in hardship.
Councillors agree climate change action plan

Published on 28 Aug 2020

Councillors have agreed an action plan and strategy to become carbon neutral by 2030.
Watch the full Council meeting (Tuesday 25 August 2020)

Published on 27 Aug 2020

We record the online meeting of our full Council. Watch Tuesday's meeting.
Council house building update

Published on 26 Aug 2020

Midlothian councillors received an update on the council’s house building programme at this week's Council meeting.
Help for people in hardship

Published on 26 Aug 2020

Community groups and organisations will be able to apply for a grants of between £5,000 and £20,000 from 1 September for emergency support for local people in hardship.
Formal consultation to close Glencorse Primary

Published on 25 Aug 2020

Parents, staff, pupils and the wider community are to be consulted on closing Glencorse Primary School.
Councillors agree new measures to prevent fraud

Published on 25 Aug 2020

Councillors have approved new measures to help prevent fraud in Midlothian Council.
More than £16 million for council housing

Published on 25 Aug 2020

Councillors have agreed more than £16 million of additional money from the Housing Revenue Account will be used to buy 100 new build homes for council housing from developers.
Art project explores how young people cope during COVID

Published on 21 Aug 2020

P7s at Bonnyrigg Primary School, including Lundy, Owen, Riley and Murray pictured, are among thousands of Midlothian pupils invited to share their experiences of coping during COVID.
Fala Dam roads closed update

Published on 19 Aug 2020

The U77 (through Fala Dam and Fala Village) along with the B6457 at Fala and U78 Costerton are closed as a result of the temporary closure of A68 Trunk Road at Fala Tunnel.
Council Leader congratulates Ian Barr

Published on 15 Aug 2020

Council Leader, Councillor Derek Milligan congratulated Ian Barr on his appointment as the new President of Scottish Rugby.
Penicuik Heritage Regeneration Project enters next phase

Published on 14 Aug 2020

The second year of the Penicuik Heritage Regeneration Project, a 5-year programme to improve the historic core of the town centre, has now been completed.
Are you an unpaid adult carer?

Published on 14 Aug 2020

Are you an unpaid adult carer? NHS Lothian and Midlothian Council work together as the Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership (MHSCP) and it wants to hear your views.
Results Helpline offers extended support for young people and parents

Published on 13 Aug 2020

Skills Development Scotland’s Results Helpline will now remain open until Friday 28 August to support young people, their parents and carers.
Join Alzheimer Scotland's Tea & Blether group

Published on 13 Aug 2020

Carol Hamilton, Alzheimer Scotland’s Community Activities Organiser in Midlothian, writes about the Tea & Blether, an informal social group for people living with dementia.
Save up to £2,000 with Tax-Free Childcare

Published on 12 Aug 2020

As schools return in Scotland, HM Revenue and Customs is reminding working parents they could save up to £2,000 per child per year to pay towards after-school clubs and other childcare services.
Cross party support from councillors about return to school

Published on 12 Aug 2020

Midlothian Council's cross-party working group representing all councillors thanked education and wider council service staff for working together to ensure pupils can return to school today.
Council receives face masks donated by China

Published on 11 Aug 2020

Midlothian Council has received face masks donated from China.
Weekend patrols across Midlothian

Published on 7 Aug 2020

Patrols launched over this weekend will see Police and Midlothian Council officers cracking down on anyone found not adhering to national coronavirus safety guidance.
Pilkington Buildings in Penicuik awarded historic building grant

Published on 7 Aug 2020

As part of the Penicuik Heritage Regeneration Project, a historic building grant of £330,079 has been awarded to properties in the town centre forming what is known as the Pilkington Buildings.
Tell us how to improve housing

Published on 6 Aug 2020

Join us for an online chat about how we can improve housing in Midlothian.