Community safety and crime news
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Book a free Bonfire Night waste uplift
Published on 6 Oct 2025
Residents can book free uplift of combustible materials in the run up to Bonfire Night from Friday 10 October. Please note all slots were filled by Wednesday 15 October.
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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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