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  First Midlothian baby to be registered in 2026 joins the Library!

  Published on 5 Jan 2026

  The first Midlothian baby to have their birth registered in 2026 also became the youngest member of Midlothian Libraries today!

• Midlothian Council approves Armed Forces Covenant plan for 2025-2030 

  Published on 16 Dec 2025

  Midlothian Councillors today approved the Midlothian Armed Forces Covenant Plan, 2025-2030.

• Consultation on Gaelic Language Plan Launched

  Published on 1 Dec 2025

  The council wants your view on its draft Gaelic Language Plan whether you speak Gaelic or not.

• Provost chooses winners of her Christmas card competition

  Published on 1 Dec 2025

  Provost Debbi McCall thanked the winners and entrants of her digital Christmas card competition for “kickstarting Christmas in the most magical way”.

• Trading Standards take action against illegal cigarette sellers

  Published on 29 Oct 2025

  Midlothian Council’s Trading Standards team has successfully worked with a landlord to close a shop in Penicuik that was selling illegal cigarettes and tobacco.

• Midlothian Council to launch consultation on future rent strategy

  Published on 21 Oct 2025

  The council is to launch a consultation with tenants and housing applicants on a new Rent Setting Strategy.

• Council Launches Employee Wellbeing Charter

  Published on 21 Oct 2025

  Midlothian Council has launched an Employee Wellbeing Charter.

• We launch Scotland's First Trauma Awareness Week

  Published on 16 Sep 2025

  We are working to raise awareness and understanding of the impact that trauma can have on individuals, families and communities.

• 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.

• Midlothian residents asked for views on draft housing strategy

  Published on 1 Sep 2025

  Local residents are being invited to participate in the final phase of a consultation of the Midlothian Local Housing Strategy.

• Midlothian’s Young People Awards 2025 launched!

  Published on 12 Aug 2025

  The annual Midlothian’s Young People Awards (MYPA) 2025 are now open for nominations in five categories. 

• Midlothian’s Catering Team powering hungry cyclists  

  Published on 5 Aug 2025

  Midlothian hospitality was in full force this week with the council’s catering team providing meals at Dalkeith High School for participants of the London Edinburgh London (LEL) cycling event.

• Message of condolence

  Published on 21 Apr 2025

  Provost Debbi McCall, has expressed condolences following the death of Pope Francis

• Exhibition banner on show in council headquarters

  Published on 15 Apr 2025

  Drop in to Midlothian House reception to view Newtongrange Village Voices' banner & read about a fascinating exhibition members were involved in at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery.

• Get into the VE Day 80 spirit with Tip Top Towns

  Published on 11 Apr 2025

  How is your community coming together to prepare for #VE80? 

• The dinosaurs are coming!

  Published on 29 Jan 2025

  A thrilling dinosaur model trail touring the UK is arriving in Midlothian on Saturday.

• Midlothian to pursue more twinning relationships

  Published on 17 Dec 2024

  Midlothian Council is to seek out more twinning arrangements with other countries.

• Council nominate councillor for Newbyres Community Trust Board

  Published on 17 Dec 2024

  Midlothian Council agreed today (17 December) to nominate Councillor Douglas Bowen to represent the council on the Board of Trustees of the Newbyres Community Trust.

• Inspirational young people recognised

  Published on 27 Nov 2024

  Winners have been announced for the Midlothian Young People Awards (MYPA) 2024.

• Help us make council services fairer for everyone

  Published on 26 Nov 2024

  We want to hear your views on how to make our services fairer and more inclusive for all.

• Local fraudster ordered to pay compensation

  Published on 11 Nov 2024

  Following a Trading Standards investigation, a former local trader has been ordered to compensate people he defrauded.

• Saltire flag to fly at half-mast

  Published on 14 Oct 2024

  The saltire flag will fly at half-mast at Penicuik Town Hall following the death of former First Minister, Alex Salmond.

• Council gain catering award for quality of school meals

  Published on 16 Sep 2024

  Midlothian council has achieved the prestigious 'Food for Life Served Here' (FFLSH) Bronze award for its school meals service across its 28 primary schools.

• A 100th birthday to remember

  Published on 5 Aug 2024

  Midlothian resident, Mary Paton, celebrated her 100th birthday on Thursday 1 August surrounded by family, friends and residents at a small party at Archview Lodge Care Home, Dalkeith.

• British Empire Medal for Bonnyrigg resident

  Published on 27 Feb 2024

  Bonnyrigg resident, Claire Miller, has been presented with a British Empire Medal (BEM) in a special ceremony at Rosslyn Chapel. 

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