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News published December 2020

• Scots Corner ELC will open later this morning

  Published 4 Dec 2020

  There will be a delay in opening Scots Corner ELC in Penicuik this morning because of the snow.

• Consultation on new planning guidance

  Published 3 Dec 2020

  We’re looking for your views on new planning guidance for Mavisbank and Roslin Conservation Areas.

• Virtual public meetings being held for Local Housing Strategy consultation

  Published 2 Dec 2020

  Virtual public meetings will start next week as part of the consultation on the Local Housing Strategy 2021-2026

• Care Inspectorate praise for Highbank

  Published 2 Dec 2020

  Highbank, Midlothian Council’s short- term intermediate care facility for people over 65, has been rated as ‘good’ for its quality of care by the regulatory body, the Care Inspectorate.

• Gritters out as snow forecast

  Published 2 Dec 2020

  The Met Office has issued a yellow ‘be aware’ warning for snow in Midlothian from later this evening (Wednesday) through to Friday.

• Destination Hillend's first new attraction now open

  Published 2 Dec 2020

  Grab your skis and snowboards as our new funslope has opened safely and within government coronavirus guidelines during daylight hours at Midlothian Snowsports Centre.

• Public meetings on Equalities Outcomes

  Published 2 Dec 2020

  Sign into a virtual public meeting next week and find out more about important equality issues.