News archive
News published June 2025
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New Investment Serves Up Refurbished Tennis Courts Across Midlothian
Published 30 Jun 2025
The council and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) have teamed up to refurbish and improve public park tennis courts in Midlothian.
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Active travel improvements start next week
Published 30 Jun 2025
We will start work on Monday 7 July to build new footpaths, safe crossings, and bus stops on the west side of Eskbank, which has recently expanded.
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A New Partnership for Environmental Change in the Lothian Esk River Catchment
Published 25 Jun 2025
A new partnership has been formed to help restore nature and address climate change in the Lothian Esk river catchment area.
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Have Your Say on Midlothian’s Future Transport Plans
Published 25 Jun 2025
Midlothian Council has published its new Draft Local Transport Strategy (LTS) and is inviting local residents, businesses, and community groups to share their views.
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Midlothian Council Sets Out Ambitious Plans for Inclusive Economic Growth
Published 24 Jun 2025
Midlothian councillors have approved two key documents that set out the council’s roadmap for delivering inclusive and sustainable economic growth over the next two years.
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Midlothian Council Makes Progress on Equality Goals
Published 24 Jun 2025
Councillors have applauded two reports highlighting progress made on embedding equality across its services over the last two years and its plans to build on that success from now until 2029.
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Changing Lives for the Better
Published 24 Jun 2025
The Midlothian Community Planning Partnership has reported strong progress in health, justice, children’s services, climate, economy, and poverty reduction over 24/25.
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Midlothian Council commits more money to strengthen Cost-of-Living Support for Residents
Published 24 Jun 2025
Midlothian Council has approved more than a quarter of a million pounds to help residents cope with the cost-of-living crisis, following updated recommendations from its Cost-of-Living Task Force.
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Midlothian Council marks major progress in Keeping The Promise
Published 24 Jun 2025
Councillors praised the progress Midlothian is making in its commitment to Keep The Promise—a Scotland-wide pledge that care-experienced children and young people grow up loved, safe and respected.
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Nearly 4 tonnes of food distributed since establishment of Midlothian Pantry Network
Published 23 Jun 2025
The Midlothian Pantry Network has co-ordinated the distribution of 3,931.9 kg of food from donors such as local supermarkets and restaurants, to its six member food pantries...