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News published September 2025

• We launch Scotland's First Trauma Awareness Week

  Published 16 Sep 2025

  We are working to raise awareness and understanding of the impact that trauma can have on individuals, families and communities.

• Much to celebrate as Scotland's first alpine coaster turns one 

  Published 15 Sep 2025

  A year since it opened on Saturday 14 September 2024, Scotland’s first alpine coaster at Midlothian Snowsports Centre has exceeded visitor targets. 

• £1 million investment secured to transform bus infrastructure along key travel corridors across Midlothian

  Published 11 Sep 2025

  Midlothian Council has secured a total of £1.071 million in funding from Transport Scotland to boost bus travel across the county, with a strong focus on upgrading bus infrastructure and journeys.

• Councillors agree changes to school admissions policy after consultation 

  Published 11 Sep 2025

  Midlothian councillors have agreed to update the school admissions policy following a recent public consultation. 

• Council Approves new Play Strategy to help children thrive

  Published 9 Sep 2025

  Midlothian Council Approves New Play Strategy to Champion Children's Rights and Wellbeing

• Council formalises Additional Support Needs (ASN) stage at Loanhead Primary School

  Published 9 Sep 2025

  Councillors have approved an Additional Support Needs (ASN) stage at Loanhead Primary School. This decision follows a statutory consultation to formalise existing arrangements.

• Celebrating Progress and Looking Ahead: Midlothian’s Education Priorities for 2025/26

  Published 9 Sep 2025

  Midlothian councillors today approved the Education Service’s plan for the current school year and thanked all those who have contributed to the successes achieved in 2024/25.

• Golden Girls Ride Again – Celebrating 10 Years of the Borders Railway!

  Published 6 Sep 2025

  10 years since they first boarded the Borders Railway, Golden Ticket winners Isi Allen and her family once again donned their golden hats and big smiles to celebrate an inaugural journey.

• Council challenging Scottish Government decision

  Published 2 Sep 2025

  Midlothian Council is challenging a decision made by the Scottish Government to grant consent for a battery storage site.

• Midlothian residents asked for views on draft housing strategy

  Published 1 Sep 2025

  Local residents are being invited to participate in the final phase of a consultation of the Midlothian Local Housing Strategy.

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