News archive
News published October 2024
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Saltire flag to fly at half-mast
Published 14 Oct 2024
The saltire flag will fly at half-mast at Penicuik Town Hall following the death of former First Minister, Alex Salmond.
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Dalkeith couple celebrate their Diamond Wedding!
Published 10 Oct 2024
Lord-Lieutenant Richard Callander and Provost Debbi McCall surprised Jimmie and Josephine Shepherd today at their home with a special visit to congratulate them on their Diamond Wedding anniversary.
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Bonfire Night Waste amnesty bookings open on Friday 11 October
Published 9 Oct 2024
Midlothian Council is working with local Emergency Services in the run up to Bonfire Night to offer residents in some areas free uplift of combustible materials.
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Council launches consultation on savings proposals
Published 9 Oct 2024
Midlothian Council wants to hear your views on savings proposals to bridge a budget gap of £9.41 million in 2025/26 rising to £20.64 million by 2028/29.
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Chief Social Worker presents final report before retiring
Published 8 Oct 2024
Midlothian Council’s Chief Social Work Officer Joan Tranent presented her fourth and final annual report to the full Council today (Tuesday) before she retires later this week.
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Council launches new affordable car club scheme
Published 8 Oct 2024
We have launched a new car club scheme for local people in a joint initiative with Enterprise Car Club.
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First Passivhaus development named after former councillor
Published 8 Oct 2024
Midlothian Council’s first Passivhaus housing development has been formally named David Smith House in honour of the former provost and councillor who died in 2020.
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Warm and Well Hubs Relaunched during Challenge Poverty Week
Published 7 Oct 2024
As Challenge Poverty Weeks gets underway today (Monday 7 October), the council has relaunched four warm and well hubs across the county to provide support with the cost-of-living crisis.
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Free Samples of Primary School Meals Available during Challenge Poverty Week
Published 3 Oct 2024
As part of Challenge Poverty Week, which runs from 7 to 11 October, all of Midlothian Council’s Primary Schools will be offering free samples of menu items to pupils.
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Midlothian Families to share lived experiences at key event during Challenge Poverty Week
Published 2 Oct 2024
A free event called “Our Stories; Voices of Midlothian Families” will take place at St John’s and King’s Park Church in Dalkeith (opposite Morrison’s), between 10.30am to 2.30pm on Wed 9 Oct.