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News published March 2026

• Midlothian council to submit bid for UK town of culture 2028

  Published 31 Mar 2026

  Dalkeith has been selected at the full Council meeting as the council's bid for the UK Town of Culture 2028 competition.

• Council approves Housing Strategy

  Published 31 Mar 2026

  Midlothian Council today approved the Midlothian Local Housing Strategy for the period 2026/27 to 2030/31.

• Have Your Say on the New Shawfair 2–18 School Proposal

  Published 30 Mar 2026

  Midlothian Council is inviting residents to share their views on catchment plans for a new school campus in Shawfair.

• Warm praise for Rosewell Primary School following positive inspection

  Published 25 Mar 2026

  Rosewell Primary School is celebrating a very positive inspection by Education Scotland, an executive agency of the Scottish Government that works to improve the quality of education across Scotland.

• New third sector provider appointed to deliver alcohol and drug support services across Midlothian and East Lothian

  Published 23 Mar 2026

  The charity, Substances Support Scotland has been chosen to lead vital support services for adults affected by alcohol and drug use in Midlothian and East Lothian.

• Join Us For Another Midlothian Falls Prevention Community Drop In

  Published 16 Mar 2026

  Back by popular demand…you are invited to come along to Midlothian’s second free, fun and informative Falls Prevention Community Drop In on Thursday 16 April.

• Key dates as Scotland prepares to go to the polls

  Published 16 Mar 2026

  As Scotland prepares to go to the polls for the Scottish Parliament Election on Thursday 7 May, find important registration deadlines, how to vote and other information on our election pages.

• Community Diners now serving meals across Midlothian

  Published 12 Mar 2026

  Ten local community diners are opening their doors across Midlothian, offering weekly hot meals to residents on low incomes and helping people access wider cost of living support.

• Cabinet Member for Roads Updates Residents on Pothole Pro Progress

  Published 12 Mar 2026

  Our Cabinet Member with responsibility for roads, Councillor Dianne Alexander discusses how we are making progress in repairing our roads network.

• Councillors Visit Flagship Green Housing Developments in Midlothian

  Published 10 Mar 2026

  Ward councillors from Gorebridge and Bonnyrigg have joined Midlothian Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing, Councillor Stuart McKenzie, on tours of two flagship green‑energy housing projects.

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