Community safety and crime news
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Council challenging Scottish Government decision
Published on 2 Sep 2025
Midlothian Council is challenging a decision made by the Scottish Government to grant consent for a battery storage site.
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Midlothian tenancy fraud investigations recover 11 social housing properties
Published on 19 Jun 2025
A collaboration between Midlothian Council’s Corporate Fraud team and Housing Officers helped to recover 11 Council homes during the last financial year.
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Bogus traders operating in Midlothian
Published on 24 Feb 2025
Midlothian Council’s Trading Standards team is warning residents of three bogus traders believed to be operating in the area.
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Shop found selling counterfeit vodka
Published on 16 Oct 2024
A shop in Midlothian has been caught selling counterfeit vodka containing industrial alcohol.
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Be aware of a 'falls alarm' scam
Published on 18 Jan 2024
We are aware of at least one elderly resident who was asked to give her payment details over the phone before a Midlothian Council alarm could be fitted in her home. This is a scam.
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