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News published October 2020

• New project helps care-experienced young people live independently

  Published 28 Oct 2020

  A ground-breaking project to support care experienced young people live independent, fulfilled lives was launched today during National Care Leavers Week by Midlothian Council’s Children’s Services.

• Garden of Remembrance message by Rev Lorna Souter

  Published 26 Oct 2020

  We are pleased to be able to share a message about Gardens of Remembrance by the Reverend Lorna Souter of Cockpen & Carrington and Lasswade & Rosewell Church.

• Keep safe on Bonfire Night

  Published 26 Oct 2020

  We are working with Scottish Fire & Rescure and Police Scotland to keep local people safe on Bonfire Night.

• Additional funding for businesses affected by temporary restrictions

  Published 22 Oct 2020

  More funding is to be made available for businesses affected by the extension of temporary restrictions to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

• Businesses can now apply to Coronavirus restrictions fund

  Published 20 Oct 2020

  Support funding is now available for businesses in Scotland affected by the temporary Coronavirus (COVID-19) brake restrictions that came into effect from 9 October 2020.

• Phone lines at the Lasswade Centre

  Published 20 Oct 2020

  Maintenance work may affect the phones for the Lasswade Centre, including the school and leisure facilities.

• Council Leader criticises large businesses with eating areas offering meal deals

  Published 19 Oct 2020

  Midlothian Council Leader, Derek Milligan has criticised some businesses with large hospitality areas, normally operated and marketed as restaurants, for claiming to be cafés.

• Doorstep pickup of faulty hearing aids

  Published 19 Oct 2020

  Midlothian residents are being encouraged to take advantage of a new volunteer service offering doorstep pickup of faulty NHS hearing aids.

• New Coronavirus Restrictions Business Fund

  Published 16 Oct 2020

  The Scottish Government has earmarked up to £40 million to support employees and businesses impacted by the Coronavirus restrictions which came into effect on Friday 9 October. The scheme will open for applications on Tuesday 20 October.

• Gas works mean traffic restrictions in Newtongrange

  Published 13 Oct 2020

  Scotland Gas Networks will be carrying out upgrading work from 17 October in Newtongrange. This will mean some roads will close and restrictions will be in place on other roads.

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