News archive
News published December 2017
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Parking plans in Midlothian approved
Published 21 Dec 2017
Midlothian Council has formally approved plans to introduce decriminalised parking in the county
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Extra support for those in hardship
Published 20 Dec 2017
Midlothian Council has agreed to resume the Welfare Reform Members Group.
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Council to spend £1.13 million on classrooms
Published 19 Dec 2017
Councillors have agreed to spend £1,130,000 to provide extra classrooms to accommodate pupils at Burnbrae, Mayfield and St David’s primary schools for the next school year.
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Council approves support measures for carers
Published 19 Dec 2017
The Council has agreed a refreshed Midlothian Carers Strategy.
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Attainment levels rising
Published 19 Dec 2017
Councillors congratulated pupils, parent and staff after hearing more about improvements in attainment and achievements in the 2016/17 school year.
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Councillors consider final CO2 report
Published 19 Dec 2017
Councillors have considered a final report on the findings of an Incident Management Team set up by NHS Lothian when elevated carbon dioxide levels (CO2) were found in Gorebridge.
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Councillors get budget shortfall update
Published 19 Dec 2017
Initial indications suggest Midlothian Council is still facing a budget shortfall of £13.281 million after the Scottish Government’s provisional grant funding announcement for local authorities on Thu
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Counterfeit goods warning
Published 13 Dec 2017
Midlothian Council Trading Standards is warning residents to stay alert when making purchases this Christmas.
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Youth Talent Showcase is coming to Midlothian as part of the Year of Young People
Published 12 Dec 2017
As part of Scotland’s official national events programme to celebrate Scotland’s Year of Young People 2018, The Youth Radio Network is organising a Youth Talent Showcase in Midlothian.
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Cycle Friendly Award for Newbattle High School
Published 4 Dec 2017
Newbattle High School has become the 4th in Midlothian to be awarded a Cycle Friendly Secondary School Award