Cost of living news
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Community Diners now serving meals across Midlothian
Published on 12 Mar 2026
Ten local community diners are opening their doors across Midlothian, offering weekly hot meals to residents on low incomes and helping people access wider cost of living support.
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Danderhall Pantry expands services with support from Midlothian Pantry Network
Published on 20 Feb 2026
Danderhall Pantry is expanding its services, welcoming new members, extending its opening hours and introducing a new credit based system that gives residents more choice and dignity when shopping.
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New digital advice points now available in five Midlothian libraries
Published on 3 Feb 2026
Five new touchscreen information points offering confidential, up-to-date advice on cost of living support are now available in libraries across Midlothian.
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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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