News archive
News published October 2021
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More than 100 new, affordable council homes to help those in need
Published 29 Oct 2021
Midlothian Council is continuing to progress with its innovative new build housing programme which is funded through the Housing Revenue Capital Account.
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Council’s small grants scheme opens for applications from 1 November
Published 29 Oct 2021
Midlothian Council’s small grants scheme opens for applications from Monday 1 November. Applications are welcome from community groups, charities, or social enterprises for grants of up to £3000.
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Positive care inspection report for Highbank
Published 19 Oct 2021
Highbank Intermediate Care facility in Dalkeith has been rated as ‘good’ for its care and support during the pandemic and for its support of people’s wellbeing.
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New apprentices helping deliver 1140 hours of high quality early learning in Midlothian
Published 19 Oct 2021
Our latest recruits to Midlothian Council’s Modern Apprenticeship scheme in childcare are among 310 council early years practitioners helping deliver the early learning across the county.
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Funding boost for tourism in Midlothian
Published 7 Oct 2021
Midlothian Tourism Forum has secured funding from the VisitScotland Destination and Sector Marketing Fund to help boost tourism in the area.
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New Community Learning and Development Plan for Midlothian
Published 5 Oct 2021
A new 3-year Community Learning and Development Plan has been approved by Midlothian Council.
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Council Leader recovers from heart surgery
Published 5 Oct 2021
At the full Council meeting today (Tuesday), Midlothian Council’s Depute Leader Councillor Jim Muirhead explained why Council Leader Councillor Derek Milligan was unable to attend.