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News published March 2026

• Community Diners now serving meals across Midlothian

  Published 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.

• Cabinet Member for Roads Updates Residents on Pothole Pro Progress

  Published 12 Mar 2026

  Our Cabinet Member with responsibility for roads, Councillor Dianne Alexander discusses how we are making progress in repairing our roads network.

• Councillors Visit Flagship Green Housing Developments in Midlothian

  Published 10 Mar 2026

  Ward councillors from Gorebridge and Bonnyrigg have joined Midlothian Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing, Councillor Stuart McKenzie, on tours of two flagship green‑energy housing projects.

• Main contractor appointed as Penicuik High School project moves into construction phase

  Published 9 Mar 2026

  The project to refurbish and extend Penicuik High School has reached an important milestone with the appointment of main contractor Morrison Construction.

• Midlothian Council Electrician Shortlisted for Inspirational Colleague of the Year

  Published 9 Mar 2026

  Midlothian Council electrician Kieran Docherty, 28 has been shortlisted for the Inspirational Colleague of the Year Award at the 2026 Aico Community Awards, celebrate outstanding people and projects.

• Milestone reached in new digital tool for parents

  Published 6 Mar 2026

  Midlothian Council is celebrating a major milestone for its online school portal, parentsportal.scot, which allows parents to communicate directly with their child's school at a convenient time.

• Partnership Effort Delivers New Trim Trail for Paradykes Primary Pupils

  Published 5 Mar 2026

  Pupils at Paradykes Primary School are now enjoying an exciting new trim trail—complete with an all‑weather wet‑pour safety surface—thanks to more than four years of dedicated partnership working.

• Have Your Say on Plans to Improve Bus Travel on the A701

  Published 5 Mar 2026

  People who live, work, study or travel along the A701 are being encouraged to share their views on making bus journeys faster, easier and more reliable between Gowkley Moss roundabout and Straiton.

• Applications invited for Community Sports Hub funding

  Published 3 Mar 2026

  Projects that use sport to improve mental health and wellbeing are encouraged to apply for funding to support their work.

• Penicuik Centenarian Celebrates 100 Remarkable Years

  Published 2 Mar 2026

  Provost Debbi McCall and Lord-Lieutenant Sarah Barron made a welcome visit to Penicuik today to celebrate the 100th birthday of a much-loved member of the local community.