News archive
News published February 2021
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Public to be consulted on new care facilities
Published 11 Feb 2021
Plans are underway to consult with the public on the design and layout of new, modern council care facilities and homes in Bonnyrigg.
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Polite request to move badly parked cars
Published 10 Feb 2021
Residents are politely reminded to please move any cars badly parked or blocking bus routes as 142 Midlothian Council staff members and 39 contractor’s staff continue to clear snow and grit roads.
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Cycling challenge arrives in Midlothian!
Published 9 Feb 2021
Midlothian Council is encouraging Midlothian residents and those who work in the area to join the Ride it Out challenge.
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Police and council warn against travelling
Published 9 Feb 2021
With an Amber warning in place for snow tonight (Tuesday) and Yellow warnings until Friday lunchtime, Police and Midlothian Council have joined forces to urge local people to travel only if necessary.
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All gritters out and 80 extra staff helping roads crews
Published 9 Feb 2021
All gritters have been out throughout the night, and remain out, treating all primary and secondary routes such as main roads and roads to hospitals.
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New discretionary fund to help support small businesses in Midlothian
Published 5 Feb 2021
Small or micro businesses in Midlothian may be eligible for support from a newly launched COVID-19 discretionary fund.
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Depute Council Leader responds to today's First Minister announcement
Published 2 Feb 2021
Depute Council Leader Councillor Jim Muirhead thanked local residents for complying with the level four restrictions, which the First Minister announced today (Tuesday) are to be extended.