News archive
News published April 2020
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Hardship fund for the newly self-employed
Published 30 Apr 2020
Newly self-employed people who are suffering hardship during the current Covid-19 crisis can now apply for grant funding.
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Council to observe minute's silence on International Workers' Memorial Day
Published 27 Apr 2020
Midlothian Council is to observe a minute’s silence to remember those who have lost their lives at work.
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Staff pull together to make a difference
Published 23 Apr 2020
Meet Marni, Allan and Dee - staff who have left their normal 9-5 to support frontline social care services.
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Grant funding announced for the newly self-employed and SMEs facing hardship
Published 22 Apr 2020
The Scottish Government has confirmed that grant funding for the newly self-employed suffering hardship and Small and Medium size Enterprises (SMEs) in distress will be available in the coming days.
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Don't light garden bonfires
Published 21 Apr 2020
During the coronavirus pandemic, Midlothian residents are asked to be considerate to their neighbours by not lighting garden bonfires.
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Are you ready to take on our Active Schools' daily challenge?
Published 20 Apr 2020
Our Active Schools team has come up with a fun way to keep fit and healthy during lockdown.
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Complaints about routes being closed
Published 16 Apr 2020
Midlothian Council has received complaints that a small minority of land managers are erecting signs during the coronavirus crisis, claiming paths and other routes are closed.
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A message from the Council Leader and the senior management team
Published 10 Apr 2020
The Council Leader, Derek Milligan, and the Chief Executive, Dr Grace Vickers, thank staff and communities for their fantastic work over the course of the week.
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A BIG thank you
Published 9 Apr 2020
The Council’s Chief Executive, Dr Grace Vickers, thanks everyone who was out clapping at 8pm. It is great to see such kindness and appreciation being acknowledged across the Midlothian community.
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Daily exercise and non-essential travel
Published 9 Apr 2020
To discourage non-essential travel, all car parks attached to public parks are closed and signs and barriers are being erected to remind people of the rules. Please note that children’s play areas and public toilets across the council area are also currently closed.