News archive
News published May 2021
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Browsing is back - with a booking!
Published 14 May 2021
Customers at Dalkeith, Danderhall, Newtongrange, and Penicuik libraries are to finally get the chance to browse the bookshelves again - provided they have pre-booked an appointment!
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COVID Test Centre: Temporary partial closure of Ramsay Croft carpark, Dalkeith
Published 14 May 2021
An area of Ramsay Croft carpark, Dalkeith, will temporarily close from Friday 14 May.
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Bookbug is back!
Published 14 May 2021
We’re pleased to announce that Midlothian Libraries’ popular Bookbug sessions for young children are starting up again!
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Additional funding for mental health & wellbeing for Midlothian’s children and young people
Published 14 May 2021
Children and young people in Midlothian are to benefit again in 2021 from extra Scottish Government funding to support their mental health and wellbeing.
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Have your say on 3-year community learning and development plan for Midlothian
Published 14 May 2021
A public consultation is underway to help develop a new three-year Community Learning and Development Plan for Midlothian.
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Communities to be consulted about schools
Published 11 May 2021
Plans are underway to consult with local people and communities about two new primary school and a replacement for Mayfield School Campus.
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Midlothian appoints first Older People's Champion
Published 11 May 2021
Councillor Margot Russell has been appointed as Midlothian’s first Older People’s Champion.
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Community arts project brightens Woodburn Primary playground
Published 11 May 2021
Mosaics depicting everything from a Minecraft character to 'Caring Cats' are brightening up Woodburn Primary School playground in Dalkeith thanks to a unique collaboration with Dalkeith Arts.
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Paying tribute to our foster care heroes
Published 6 May 2021
During Foster Care Fortnight, we’d like to pay tribute to all of our foster care heroes who continue to provide love and support to the children in their care during the challenges of the pandemic.
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Be amazing like foster heroes John and Elaine
Published 6 May 2021
Foster care heroes like Elaine and John Fraser are helping Midlothian Council recruit more carers during Foster Care Fortnight from Monday 10 May.