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News published May 2018

• Council staff donate their time to help local charity

  Published 31 May 2018

  As part of a new pilot project backed by Midlothian Council, 20 of its employees are giving up a few hours each during June to help the Penicuik-based Button Box charity.

• Ashleigh is in running for a top award

  

  Published 29 May 2018

  Our participation assistant, Ashleigh Stephen is celebrating after being nominated as a finalist at this year’s prestigious Scottish Social Services Awards on Thursday 6 June.

• Penicuik project features in Venice exhibition

  Published 25 May 2018

  A project in which young people were asked to contribute ideas on the future of Penicuik Town Hall is currently featuring as part of a major international exhibition in Venice.

• Newbattle Community Campus opens doors on Saturday

  

  Published 25 May 2018

  With the pool filled, the library well-stocked and the café’s coffee machine polished to perfection, the Newbattle Community Campus will welcome its first customers on Saturday.

• Doorstep crime campaign launched

  

  Published 22 May 2018

  A national campaign warning people about doorstep crime has been launched by Police Scotland in Midlothian. Operation Monarda is a two week campaign running until Sunday 3 June.

• New Visitor Pass to Boost Tourism to Midlothian and The Scottish Borders

  Published 18 May 2018

  A new visitor pass designed to drive tourism to Midlothian and the Scottish Borders has officially launched today (Friday 18 May).

• Have you been scammed using Western Union?

  Published 15 May 2018

  If you have ever lost money through a Western Union money transfer scam, then you have until 31st May 2018 to file a claim to try to get your money back.

• Report reveals life-changing effects of sport participation in Midlothian

  Published 14 May 2018

  During the last academic year there were 92,500 visits made to Active Schools sessions in the Midlothian area – a rise of 15% over the last two years.

• Serious fraud investigation report to be heard in public

  Published 11 May 2018

  A report on a serious fraud investigation involving Roads Services will be heard in public at a special meeting of Midlothian Council’s Audit Committee on Tuesday 15 May.

• Loanhead Centre crowned country’s best community facility

  Published 11 May 2018

  The Loanhead Centre was named Community Development Project of the Year at the Scottish Property Awards last week.

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