Council Tax and benefits news

Delay in posting Council Tax bills

Published on 22 Mar 2024

Due to a major production failure from our print provider, Council Tax bills due to be posted today will now be delayed. It is expected they will now be issued early next week.
Population figures prompt calls for more funding

Published on 10 Oct 2023

Councillors have renewed calls for more government funding after census data released in September confirmed Midlothian continues to be the fastest growing population in Scotland.
Direct Debit update

Published on 28 Jun 2023

Following yesterday’s announcement that Direct Debit payments were collected 2 days earlier than due (today, Wed 28 June), we can inform all affected customers an immediate refund has been issued.
Council to set up cost of living taskforce

Published on 28 Jun 2022

A cost of living crisis taskforce is being set up in Midlothian “as a matter of urgency”.
Scottish Government Cost of Living Award

Published on 22 Mar 2022

The Scottish Government is providing a £150 award to those who qualify, to help tackle the cost of living crisis.
Council Leader warns of serious financial challenges ahead

Published on 19 Jan 2022

Midlothian Council Leader Councillor Derek Milligan is warning of serious financial challenges ahead thanks to a Scottish Government budget that is “a bad deal for communities”.

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