News archive
News published September 2025
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£1 million investment secured to transform bus infrastructure along key travel corridors across Midlothian
Published 11 Sep 2025
Midlothian Council has secured a total of £1.071 million in funding from Transport Scotland to boost bus travel across the county, with a strong focus on upgrading bus infrastructure and journeys.
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Councillors agree changes to school admissions policy after consultation
Published 11 Sep 2025
Midlothian councillors have agreed to update the school admissions policy following a recent public consultation.
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Council Approves new Play Strategy to help children thrive
Published 9 Sep 2025
Midlothian Council Approves New Play Strategy to Champion Children's Rights and Wellbeing
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Council formalises Additional Support Needs (ASN) stage at Loanhead Primary School
Published 9 Sep 2025
Councillors have approved an Additional Support Needs (ASN) stage at Loanhead Primary School. This decision follows a statutory consultation to formalise existing arrangements.
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Celebrating Progress and Looking Ahead: Midlothian’s Education Priorities for 2025/26
Published 9 Sep 2025
Midlothian councillors today approved the Education Service’s plan for the current school year and thanked all those who have contributed to the successes achieved in 2024/25.
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Golden Girls Ride Again – Celebrating 10 Years of the Borders Railway!
Published 6 Sep 2025
10 years since they first boarded the Borders Railway, Golden Ticket winners Isi Allen and her family once again donned their golden hats and big smiles to celebrate an inaugural journey.
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Council challenging Scottish Government decision
Published 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 residents asked for views on draft housing strategy
Published 1 Sep 2025
Local residents are being invited to participate in the final phase of a consultation of the Midlothian Local Housing Strategy.
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New CLLE Annual Report highlights success of lifelong learning, employability and community projects
Published 1 Sep 2025
Communities, Lifelong Learning and Employability (CLLE) published their 2024/25 Annual Report, showcasing the service’s wide range of projects which are supporting Midlothian residents.