News archive
News published August 2019
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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.
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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).
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Gain a maths or English qualification
Published 27 Aug 2019
Spaces are still available for National 5 Maths and Higher English classes at the Lasswade Centre in Bonnyrigg.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.