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News published August 2023

• More than 95% of young adults in work, further education or training

  Published 30 Aug 2023

  Newly released national statistics show that 95.4% of young adults in Midlothian were in work or had enrolled in further or higher education or training between April 2022 and March of this year.

• Councillor to sit on trust board

  Published 29 Aug 2023

  Councillor Ellen Scott is to represent Midlothian Council on the Board of Trustees for Newbyres Community Trust.

• Awards scheme for inspirational youth launched

  Published 29 Aug 2023

  Do you know an inspirational young person?

• More money for cost of living support

  Published 29 Aug 2023

  Midlothian Councillors today approved spending of £535,000 to support local people during the ongoing cost of living crisis.

• Council headquarters could become 'one stop shop' for local community

  Published 29 Aug 2023

  The council’s headquarters, Midlothian House, could become a ‘one stop shop’ for local people using council and third sector services, councillors heard today (Tuesday).

• Significant drop in number of people in temporary accommodation

  Published 29 Aug 2023

  The number of individuals and families in temporary homes has almost halved in the last five years.

• Measures to protect children's rights commended

  Published 29 Aug 2023

  Steps taken to secure children’s rights in Midlothian were commended by councillors at the full Council meeting today (Tuesday). 

• Historic Penicuik building awarded £450K restoration lifeline

  Published 24 Aug 2023

  The Penicuik Heritage Regeneration Project (PHRP) has awarded a £450,000 grant to assist with the repair and restoration of No 4 The Square, Penicuik.

• Pioneering ‘Lend and Mend Hub’ launches in Gorebridge Library

  Published 17 Aug 2023

  A new dedicated facility in Gorebridge Library, which allows free access to equipment to repair, reuse, and upcycle everyday items, has officially opened today (Thursday 17 August). 

• Make a difference and become a volunteer Children’s Panel Member

  Published 16 Aug 2023

  Children’s Hearings Scotland is looking for a diverse range of enthusiastic people to join the team as panel members.

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