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News published February 2026

• Road Improvement Works on the A7 – Starting 16 February

  Published 11 Feb 2026

  We are starting improvements on the A7, between Lothianbridge and the Sun Inn, from 16 February.

• Victoria returns to Lasswade Primary to celebrate winning Active Travel mascot competition

  Published 10 Feb 2026

  Victoria, now an S1 pupil at Lasswade High School, returned to her former primary school recently to be presented with special merchandise featuring the Active Travel mascot she designed while in P7.

• Bush Loan Junction Upgrade Reaches Final Design Stage as Major City Deal Project Hits Halfway Mark

  Published 10 Feb 2026

  As one of the flagship infrastructure investments of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal, the Bush Loan junction upgrade has now moved into its final design phase.

• Local residents invited to help shape plans for new Shawfair Community Campus

  Published 6 Feb 2026

  Local people are invited to drop in to community events to hear more about – and share their views on – early development proposals for a new Shawfair community and all-through education campus.

• Midlothian Pupils gaining valuable skills thanks to STEM Together programme

  

  Published 3 Feb 2026

  Primary 7 pupils across Midlothian are engaging in an innovative programme that encourages teamwork and problem‑solving.

• New digital advice points now available in five Midlothian libraries

  Published 3 Feb 2026

  Five new touchscreen information points offering confidential, up-to-date advice on cost of living support are now available in libraries across Midlothian. 

• Work starts on Bilston Primary extension

  Published 3 Feb 2026

  Kitted out with safety gear and spades, four enthusiastic pupils from Bilston Primary look ready to lend a hand as contractor Morgan Sindall Construction Scotland begins work on a new extension.