Cost of living news
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Midlothian Council commits more money to strengthen Cost-of-Living Support for Residents
Published on 24 Jun 2025
Midlothian Council has approved more than a quarter of a million pounds to help residents cope with the cost-of-living crisis, following updated recommendations from its Cost-of-Living Task Force.
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Nearly 4 tonnes of food distributed since establishment of Midlothian Pantry Network
Published on 23 Jun 2025
The Midlothian Pantry Network has co-ordinated the distribution of 3,931.9 kg of food from donors such as local supermarkets and restaurants, to its six member food pantries...
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Warm and Well Hubs Relaunched during Challenge Poverty Week
Published on 7 Oct 2024
As Challenge Poverty Weeks gets underway today (Monday 7 October), the council has relaunched four warm and well hubs across the county to provide support with the cost-of-living crisis.
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Midlothian Families to share lived experiences at key event during Challenge Poverty Week
Published on 2 Oct 2024
A free event called “Our Stories; Voices of Midlothian Families” will take place at St John’s and King’s Park Church in Dalkeith (opposite Morrison’s), between 10.30am to 2.30pm on Wed 9 Oct.
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Nearly £500,000 of Cost of Living supports
Published on 25 Jun 2024
Midlothian Council is to commit almost half a million pounds of Scottish Government Covid recovery funding to helping residents struggling with the cost of living.
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New Dalkeith CAB touchscreen installed at trust premises
Published on 20 Apr 2024
A new, easy-to-use touch screen offering local people up-to-date information and confidential advice on support services has been unveiled at Mayfield and Easthouses Development Trust (MAEDT).
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Cost of Living Supports extended into June
Published on 18 Apr 2024
A total of £66,000 will be spent on extending Cost of Living supports, including Warm and Well Hubs, into June 2024
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New Project Launched to Improve Child Poverty
Published on 21 Feb 2024
A project to support low-income families take part in community action and advise on improvements to local services was launched today by Midlothian Sure Start in partnership with Midlothian Council
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