News archive
News published May 2024
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Council marks Foster Care Fortnight with new recruitment drive
Published 13 May 2024
Midlothian Council is launching its new recruitment campaign for foster carers today, the start of Foster Care Fortnight.
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Villagers enjoying new petanque court
Published 8 May 2024
Villagers are now enjoying the ball game pétanque at a new court built by the council in North Middleton, near Gorebridge.
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Councillors updated on district heating plans
Published 7 May 2024
Councillors heard today (Tuesday) how Midlothian Council is progressing plans to decarbonise all its buildings and set up district heating zones.
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Midlothian Council agrees British Sign Language Plan
Published 7 May 2024
British Sign Language Plan for 2024-2030 approved by Councillors today
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Equal Midlothian Week
Published 7 May 2024
Enjoy a week of events bringing communities together and highlighting equalities work in Midlothian.
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School session dates agreed
Published 6 May 2024
Midlothian Council today (7 May 2024) agreed school session dates for the academic years 2025 / 2026 and 2026 / 2027.
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New Passivhaus extra care facilities in Bonnyrigg
Published 6 May 2024
Work is underway to build a 40-bedroom care complex and 46 extra care flats alongside a day-care unit in Bonnyrigg.
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Special tree planting ceremony to honour the King
Published 6 May 2024
A tree has been planted in King’s Park, Dalkeith to commemorate King Charles’ Coronation.
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Midlothian primary school rated highly after recent inspection
Published 1 May 2024
Children at Woodburn Primary School in Dalkeith are “happy and respectful” and “learn and achieve well in a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment”, according to Education Scotland.