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News published August 2019

• Trust decision on Gorebridge Station building

  

  Published 23 Aug 2019

  The council “respects and understands” Gorebridge Community Development Trust's decision to no longer be a community partner in the project to redevelop the former Gorebridge train station building.

• Council wins top Ministry of Defence award

  Published 23 Aug 2019

  Midlothian Council has received a top award from the Ministry of Defence for its support of the Armed Forces Community.

• Twinning choir success

  Published 22 Aug 2019

  More than 80 people braved the rain to enjoy a fantastic performance by the Junger Chor Hunshoven choir, from our twinned district of Heinsberg, Germany.

• Council asks govt for funding for new Centre of Excellence

  Published 21 Aug 2019

  We have submitted a bid to the Scottish Government for part of a £1 billion investment in schools.

• Council to revisit school building programme

  Published 20 Aug 2019

  The council is to look at revising its ambitious school building and extension programme in a bid to help close a funding gap.

• Healthy living award for hub cafe

  

  Published 13 Aug 2019

  Our commitment to making sure our café customers can buy healthy food has been recognised with a national award.

• What do you think of buildings we use as polling places?

  

  Published 13 Aug 2019

  We want to hear your views on buildings we intend to use as polling stations in future elections.

• New strategy to boost Midlothian’s economy

  Published 8 Aug 2019

  An ambitious new 5-year economic strategy is being developed by Midlothian Council in a bid to drive innovation, investment and inclusive growth in the area.

• SGN starts major works on Monday 12 August

  Published 8 Aug 2019

  SGN will be upgrading the gas network in the Newbattle Road area of Dalkeith from Monday 12 August. It is expected to last ten weeks.

• Penicuik project’s call for grant applications

  Published 7 Aug 2019

  A project aimed at improving key buildings in Penicuik’s historic town centre is calling on property owners to apply for grant funding.

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