News archive
News published January 2021
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Finance Secretary hears council’s case for funding to support population growth
Published 27 Jan 2021
The case for a fairer funding allocation for Midlothian has been put to Scottish Finance Secretary, Kate Forbes by the Council Leader at a “very positive” meeting held last week.
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Sleep support sessions for parents and carers
Published 27 Jan 2021
Is your child having difficulty sleeping? We're here to help.
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Right advice, right home, right support
Published 26 Jan 2021
Midlothian Council has signed up to the Housing and Dementia Framework.
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Council supports Fala community in new play equipment venture
Published 22 Jan 2021
Emily and Charlie Trotter, pictured, are among scores of local children enjoying new play equipment in Fala thanks to a community venture supported by Midlothian Council.
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New green energy homes get the green light
Published 20 Jan 2021
Plans for a new development of energy efficient homes in Dalkeith town centre have been approved by Midlothian Council.
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Councillors agree to close Glencorse
Published 19 Jan 2021
Councillors have agreed to close Glencorse Primary in Penicuik from June of this year and to extend the catchments of Mauricewood and Roslin primaries.
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Thousands of council-supplied Chromebooks helping online, including live, lessons
Published 11 Jan 2021
At the start of the new term, Midlothian Council has confirmed it has supplied around 3,800 Chromebooks and 54 4G dongles, to connect to the internet, to P1 pupils upwards since the pandemic started.
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Local groups can apply now for poverty grants
Published 6 Jan 2021
Community groups, charities and social enterprises can now apply for a Midlothian Council grant of between £5,000 and £20,000 to help tackle poverty.