News archive

News published February 2019

• Councillors updated on progress of Borders Railway projects

  

  Published 12 Feb 2019

  Councillors were updated today (Tuesday) on Midlothian projects to maximise the benefits of the Borders Railway.

• Council approves budget for 2019/20

  Published 12 Feb 2019

  Midlothian Council has voted to reject a number of savings measures aimed at meeting a £9.739 million budget shortfall in 2019/20.

• New school on site of old high school

  Published 12 Feb 2019

  A new primary school will be built on the former site of Newbattle High School in Easthouses.

• Thinking about proposing?

  Published 11 Feb 2019

  If you are thinking of getting married or having a civil partnership there are a lot of things to consider but one of the most important things is booking a registrar to conduct the ceremony.

• Do you have an alcohol licence?

  Published 11 Feb 2019

  Do you have a personal licence to trade in alcohol issued on or before 1 September 2009?

• Watch Tuesday's full Council meeting

  Published 8 Feb 2019

  We’re reminding members of the public they can tune in to the full Council meeting on Tuesday 12 February by watching the webcast, either live or on catch up.

• Formerly fostered staff member appeals for new carers

  

  Published 5 Feb 2019

  Midlothian Council has recruited the help of a highly qualified member of staff to help launch its latest foster care campaign.

• Fight back against scams and become a Scam Marshal!

  Published 5 Feb 2019

  Take a stand against scams. That’s the message from Midlothian Council’s Trading Standards team.

• Clarification on the music tuition proposals

  Published 4 Feb 2019

  Council Leader Councillor Derek Milligan is clarifying the position on savings measures around music tuition.

• Council Leader warns of catastrophic cuts

  Published 1 Feb 2019

  Midlothian Council Leader, Councillor Derek Milligan is warning councillors are having to consider savings measures that will 'decimate' local services.