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News published January 2021

• 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.

• Sleep support sessions for parents and carers

  Published 27 Jan 2021

  Is your child having difficulty sleeping? We're here to help.

• Residents encouraged to sign up and pay for garden waste collections

  Published 27 Jan 2021

  Registration is now open for the council’s charged garden waste service.

• Right advice, right home, right support

  Published 26 Jan 2021

  Midlothian Council has signed up to the Housing and Dementia Framework.

• 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.

• Newbattle in Covid-19 test pilot

  Published 22 Jan 2021

  Newbattle Community High is taking part in a Scottish Government pilot of the new, quicker ‘lateral flow’ Covid-19 tests in Scotland. 

• Weather and service update for tomorrow (Friday 22 January)

  Published 21 Jan 2021

  From Met Office forecasts, we are not expecting more snow tonight but ice and windy conditions could cause some problems with snow potentially blowing from fields onto roads.

• 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.

• Amber warning of snow (20 January)

  Published 20 Jan 2021

  An Amber Met Office warning is in place for snow and ice in Midlothian.

• Snow causing some disruption

  Published 20 Jan 2021

  Some council transport is not operating because of the snow.

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