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News published August 2019

• Katy and Matthew think it's a 'Good Time to Be 2'

  Published 29 Aug 2019

  Katy Stoddart and her son Matthew, 2, are a great advert for the benefits of the council’s Good Time to Be 2 initiative.

• Young adults in Midlothian securing their future

  Published 27 Aug 2019

  An impressive 92.9% of 16-19 year olds in Midlothian were in education, employment or training or personal development according to the 2019 Annual Participation Measure report, released today (27 August).

• Trust decision on Gorebridge Station building

  

  Published 23 Aug 2019

  The council “respects and understands” Gorebridge Community Development Trust's decision to no longer be a community partner in the project to redevelop the former Gorebridge train station building.

• Council wins top Ministry of Defence award

  Published 23 Aug 2019

  Midlothian Council has received a top award from the Ministry of Defence for its support of the Armed Forces Community.

• Twinning choir success

  Published 22 Aug 2019

  More than 80 people braved the rain to enjoy a fantastic performance by the Junger Chor Hunshoven choir, from our twinned district of Heinsberg, Germany.

• Council asks government for funding for new Centre of Excellence

  Published 21 Aug 2019

  We have submitted a bid to the Scottish Government for part of a £1 billion investment in schools.

• Council to revisit school building programme

  Published 20 Aug 2019

  The council is to look at revising its ambitious school building and extension programme in a bid to help close a funding gap.

• Healthy living award for hub cafe

  

  Published 13 Aug 2019

  Our commitment to making sure our café customers can buy healthy food has been recognised with a national award.

• New strategy to boost Midlothian’s economy

  Published 8 Aug 2019

  An ambitious new 5-year economic strategy is being developed by Midlothian Council in a bid to drive innovation, investment and inclusive growth in the area.

• Penicuik project’s call for grant applications

  Published 7 Aug 2019

  A project aimed at improving key buildings in Penicuik’s historic town centre is calling on property owners to apply for grant funding.

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