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News published October 2017

• Tell us if you are aware of or suspect any wrongdoing

  

  Published 31 Oct 2017

  The council is assuring its residents that it is committed to the highest possible standards of openness, honesty and accountability and has recently updated its Anti-Fraud and Corruption, Anti-Bribery and Whistleblowing policies.

• Local sport stars honoured at Midlothian Sports Awards 2017

  Published 30 Oct 2017

  Bonnyrigg Rose legend Ian Richardson was honoured at the 2017 Midlothian Sports Awards, staged at Lasswade High School, on Friday night (27 October).

• Warning that some council services could disappear or face cuts of 50%

  Published 27 Oct 2017

  Midlothian Council’s leader has warned that some local services could be facing a 50% cut or might “disappear altogether over the next four years if further funding cuts from the Scottish Government go ahead.”

• Lock Down Crime campaign celebrates success

  

  Published 23 Oct 2017

  A partnership initiative in Midlothian to tackle housebreaking is being hailed a success as it celebrates its first birthday.

• Illegal fireworks haul dumped in wheelie bin

  

  Published 23 Oct 2017

  Illegal fireworks worth more than £1,500, including three feet long rockets, have been found abandoned in a wheelie bin on a Midlothian industrial estate.

• Council succeeds in funding bid for community choices project

  Published 19 Oct 2017

  An innovative Midlothian project aimed at reducing inequalities has been awarded £40,000 in funding from the Scottish Government’s Community Choices fund.

• 2018 Review of UK Parliament constituencies – public consultation

  Published 17 Oct 2017

  The Boundary Commission for Scotland has today (17 October 2017) published its Revised Proposals for UK Parliament constituencies. These proposals are now open for consultation.

• Building Foundations

  Published 16 Oct 2017

  Three Beeslack High School pupils have passed the latest part of an innovative Pre Foundation Apprenticeship.

• Council Leader presses case for additional funding

  Published 13 Oct 2017

  Midlothian Council Leader Derek Milligan is to meet with Finance Minister Derek Mackay next month to discuss the financial pressures the council is facing.

• Council takes action to meet budget shortfall

  Published 10 Oct 2017

  A multi-million pound savings programme, aimed at addressing Midlothian Council’s budget shortfall over the next four years, was put before councillors at a special meeting on Tuesday 10 October.

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