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News published February 2026

• Danderhall Pantry expands services with support from Midlothian Pantry Network

  Published 20 Feb 2026

  Danderhall Pantry is expanding its services, welcoming new members, extending its opening hours and introducing a new credit based system that gives residents more choice and dignity when shopping.

• Temporary changes to school transport arrangements because of roadworks

  Published 17 Feb 2026

  We have changed school transport arrangements due to planned road resurfacing works taking place at Powdermill Brae/Station Road from Monday 23 February to Friday 27 February 2026.

• Councillor visits campus to talk about school lunches

  Published 17 Feb 2026

  Cabinet Member for school meals, Cllr Dianne Alexander, visited Dalkeith Campus recently to encourage even more young people to enjoy the healthy, homemade lunches served daily across our schools.

• Come Along and See the Proposed Designs for New Council Homes in Newtongrange

  Published 17 Feb 2026

  Local people are invited to a drop‑in event to pre-view the drawings that will be submitted to planning for 23 new council homes planned for the old Newtongrange pool and Church Hall sites.

• Join one of our walkabouts!

  Published 16 Feb 2026

  We want to hear you views on the places in which you live!

• Road Improvement Works on the A7 – Starting 16 February

  Published 11 Feb 2026

  We are starting improvements on the A7, between Lothianbridge and the Sun Inn, from 16 February.

• Victoria returns to Lasswade Primary to celebrate winning Active Travel mascot competition

  Published 10 Feb 2026

  Victoria, now an S1 pupil at Lasswade High School, returned to her former primary school recently to be presented with special merchandise featuring the Active Travel mascot she designed while in P7.

• Bush Loan Junction Upgrade Reaches Final Design Stage as Major City Deal Project Hits Halfway Mark

  Published 10 Feb 2026

  As one of the flagship infrastructure investments of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal, the Bush Loan junction upgrade has now moved into its final design phase.

• Local residents invited to help shape plans for new Shawfair Community Campus

  Published 6 Feb 2026

  Local people are invited to drop in to community events to hear more about – and share their views on – early development proposals for a new Shawfair community and all-through education campus.

• Midlothian Pupils gaining valuable skills thanks to STEM Together programme

  

  Published 3 Feb 2026

  Primary 7 pupils across Midlothian are engaging in an innovative programme that encourages teamwork and problem‑solving.

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