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News published February 2017

• Complaints about dog fouling are down by 60%

  Published 28 Feb 2017

  At Tuesday’s cabinet meeting, councillors heard that in 2011/12, the council received 290 complaints about dog fouling. By 31 March 2015, the numbers were down 60% to 115.

• Rohan is testament to the benefits of a modern apprenticeship

  

  Published 23 Feb 2017

  Smartly dressed, confident and hard working, Rohan McDowell is the consummate professional.

• Dalkeith Town Centre Heritage Regeneration nominated for prestigious planning industry award

  Published 15 Feb 2017

  Midlothian Council is a finalist in this year’s prestigious Royal Town Planning Institute’s (RTPI) Awards for Planning Excellence for its work on the Dalkeith town centre heritage regeneration.

• New fitness trail among council approved projects

  Published 8 Feb 2017

  An outdoor fitness trail at King George V Park in Bonnyrigg and a new freestyle jump slope at Midlothian Snowsports Centre are among projects now included in the council’s capital plan.

• Council approves budget for 2017/18

  Published 8 Feb 2017

  Midlothian’s Council Tax is to rise by 3% from this April, with the new Band D level for 2017/18 set at £1,246. The rise is the first since 2006, following the Scottish Government’s decision to end

• Classes for over 50s to keep you on your toes

  Published 8 Feb 2017

  If you are over 50 years and want to improve your health, have fun and make new friends then Midlothian Council’s Ageing Well team has got plenty of activities to keep you on your toes.

• Progress on city region deal to speed up economic growth

  Published 8 Feb 2017

  A major initiative that has the potential to transform the economy of Midlothian and the surrounding region could get the green light later this year.

• St Mary's and Burnbrae to share campus

  Published 7 Feb 2017

  St Mary’s RC Primary School is to move to a new joint campus on the site of the former Hopefield Primary School.

• First Centre for Excellence at Newbattle

  Published 7 Feb 2017

  Newbattle Community High School will be Midlothian’s first Centre for Excellence.

• Councillors discuss the future of Danderhall Primary

  Published 7 Feb 2017

  A new school and community hub is one of two options to be considered to replace Danderhall Primary School.