News archive
News published December 2022
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Trees planted across Midlothian as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy
Published 22 Dec 2022
Oak trees in parks across Midlothian will be among more than a million trees planted in Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s name across the UK as part of The Queen’s Green Canopy.
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Another Destination Hillend milestone reached
Published 21 Dec 2022
Work is due to begin in January 2023 on a new junction, access road, car park and landscaping that are key to delivering Midlothian Council’s ambitious vision for Destination Hillend.
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Midlothian library service selected for pioneering ‘Lend and Mend Hub’ project
Published 20 Dec 2022
Gorebridge Library has been selected as one of the first in Scotland to host a ‘Lend and Mend Hub’, as part of a trailblazing pilot project, managed by the Scottish Library and Information Council.
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Positive inspection for local primary school
Published 20 Dec 2022
Moorfoot Primary School in North Middleton has been rated as ‘good’ for the quality of its learning, teaching and assessment in both the primary school and early learning classes.
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First veteran family move into council home under new agreement with charity
Published 16 Dec 2022
The first family to qualify for a home thanks to a new partnership between Midlothian Council and the charity Veterans Housing Scotland will move in before Christmas.
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Rent consultation period extended
Published 16 Dec 2022
A consultation on council house rents in Midlothian has been extended until Friday 6 January 2023. The consultation sets out options for rent levels covering the period from April 2023 to March 2026.
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Public respond to consultation on local speed limits in Midlothian
Published 15 Dec 2022
A recent public consultation on road speed limits in Midlothian resulted in over 1,000 comments and suggestions from local residents, community councils and other organisations.
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Council faces major budget challenge
Published 15 Dec 2022
With an estimated budget gap of £12.98 million in the next financial year, rising to £25.05 million by 2027, Midlothian Council Leader Councillor Kelly Parry is warning of tough decisions ahead.
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Midlothian Tenant Satisfaction Survey results reveal overall satisfaction
Published 14 Dec 2022
The Midlothian Tenant Satisfaction Survey 2022 has revealed that over 80% of tenants who participated in the survey have overall satisfaction with the housing service.
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Fourth year of delivery for Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal
Published 14 Dec 2022
Midlothian Council has welcomed publication of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal annual report, which highlights progress across a diverse range of projects in the area.
