News Centre
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Two Midlothian parks presented with Green Flag Awards
Published on 17 Jul 2019
Environmental charity, Keep Scotland Beautiful, has announced that 71 Scottish parks have been presented with a Green Flag Award in 2019 and Midlothian is home to two of them.
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Hunterfield Road, Gorebridge - Temporary Road Closure
Published on 12 Jul 2019
Temporary road closures planned for Hunterfield Road, Gorebridge in July and August for resurfacing work.
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£200k TEC funding boost for Midlothian Frailty project
Published on 12 Jul 2019
Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership has been announced as a recipient of a significant funding boost from the Technology Enabled Care (TEC) ‘Pathfinders’ Programme.
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Tributes to Bill Prentice
Published on 12 Jul 2019
Councillors and staff at Midlothian Council have expressed their sadness on hearing yesterday of the death of Bill Prentice.
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Council decision on school transport
Published on 10 Jul 2019
At a meeting held on 25 June 2019, Midlothian Council unanimously agreed to reverse a decision to extend the distance at which school transport is provided, to allow further consultation.
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Worthy win for walking football team in national festival
Published on 8 Jul 2019
Midlothian ladies team were worthy winners of the Festival Fair Play Award in this year’s Walking Football Scottish Cup and Festival held recently in Glasgow.
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Find out how crowdfunding can support your local projects
Published on 5 Jul 2019
Interested in finding out more about crowdfunding? Crowdfund Scotland is running an introductory session at the National Mining Museum, Newtongrange on Wednesday 31 July in association with the Tyne Esk LEADER programme.
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Restrictions on free swimming at Newbattle Campus
Published on 5 Jul 2019
From 9 July for 4 weeks, Tuesdays to Thursdays, 2.30 to 4pm, only the deep end of the pool at Newbattle Campus will be available for public swimming.
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Theatre classics come to Vogrie Country Park this summer
Published on 4 Jul 2019
London based Quantum Theatre will be bringing the much-loved family favourite ’ The Wind in the Willows’ to Vogrie Country Park on Thursday 18 July followed by the Shakespeare classic, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, on Wednesday 31 July.
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SGN works in Penicuik start on Saturday
Published on 28 Jun 2019
We're reminding residents in Penicuik that the gas supplier, SGN, is starting major work in the Edinburgh Road area on Saturday 29 June.
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Tune in to Your Question Time
Published on 28 Jun 2019
Midlothian Community Planning Partnership panel members responded to questions on everything from how to get young people into politics to what they would spend £5 million on to improve the county.
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Children to swim for free during holidays
Published on 27 Jun 2019
Our FREE swimming for under 18s is back for the holiday.
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Masterplans for Newtongrange and Stobhill approved
Published on 26 Jun 2019
Masterplans to regenerate Newtongrange centre and Stobhill and Lady Victoria business centre have been approved by councillors.
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New developers' contributions committee considered
Published on 26 Jun 2019
At the full Council meeting on Tuesday, councillors approved a recommendation for extra training on planning committee issues.
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Public urged to keep eyes open for children at risk
Published on 26 Jun 2019
As Midlothian schools sound the end of term bell, the public are encouraged to be extra observant to help protect potentially vulnerable children.
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Council agrees Medium Term Financial Strategy
Published on 25 Jun 2019
Councillors have agreed the council's first Medium Term Financial Strategy.
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Plans to keep Gorebridge Station work on track
Published on 25 Jun 2019
New leasing arrangements have been agreed to keep the restoration of Gorebridge Station on track. It is due to be completed in the first quarter of 2020.
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Councillors hear Leadburn junction safety report
Published on 25 Jun 2019
Work to make roads safer along with traffic calming and school safety measures will continue to be prioritised according to need, Tuesday’s full Council agreed.
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New Chair for Integrated Joint Board
Published on 25 Jun 2019
Councillor Catherine Johnstone has been appointed as the new Chair of the Integration Joint Board.
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Flag raising marks Armed Forces Week
Published on 24 Jun 2019
We marked the start of Armed Forces week on Monday 24 June at 9:15am with a flag raising ceremony at Penicuik Town Hall.
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Would you like a place for your child at our new outdoor nursery?
Published on 21 Jun 2019
Would you like your child to experience a classroom “like no other” as Midlothian Council prepares to open the first of two outdoor nurseries?
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Let's Stop, Report and Talk about Scams
Published on 17 Jun 2019
Citizens Advice Scotland is currently running a two week Scams Awareness campaign.
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Park life in Cuiken thanks to improvements
Published on 12 Jun 2019
Cyclists, wheelchair users, parents with pushchairs and locals have been flocking to Cuiken Glen, Penicuik, thanks to recent improvements by Midlothian Council.
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Plaque unveiled to honour key player in D-Day Landings
Published on 6 Jun 2019
Around 150 people gathered in Dalkeith today (Thursday) for the unveiling of a plaque to honour a key player in the success of the D-Day landings.
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D-Day anniversary tribute to Dalkeith man whose weather forecast changed the course of history
Published on 6 Jun 2019
A key player in the success of the D-Day landings is to be recognised in his home town of Dalkeith today with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque.
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What matters to you?
Published on 6 Jun 2019
Thinking ahead can help you get the most out of health and social care appointments
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Unpaid Work pays off for local youth project
Published on 31 May 2019
Local youth organisation Y2K thanks Unpaid Work team for project improvements
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New courses support local business
Published on 30 May 2019
A new programme of workshops and events has been released by Business Gateway Midlothian.
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Our great Outdoors (Festival)
Published on 28 May 2019
Roller skating, evening talks, parkour, walking, cycling and much, much more are on offer at this year’s Midlothian Outdoor Festival.
