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News published May 2026

• Midlothian call for volunteers to support Tour de France Grand Départ 2027

  Published 27 May 2026

  Applications are now open for volunteers to support the Tour de France when it comes through Midlothian in July 2027—and three local young people are already encouraging others to get involved.

• Midlothian Council secures funding for 2026 Summer of Sport

  Published 26 May 2026

  Midlothian Council, in partnership with sportscotland, has secured £229,000 through the 2026 Summer of Sport initiative to support a wide range of local activities and clubs.  

• Annual tenant’s gardening competition returns for 2026

  Published 22 May 2026

  Our annual council tenant’s gardening competition is back - and is open entries now.

• Residents invited to shape Midlothian’s future at community events

  Published 21 May 2026

  People who live or work in Midlothian are being invited to help shape the area’s future by taking part in a series of community events this June.

• Update on Midlothian’s Mobile Library

  Published 19 May 2026

  The Mobile Library will not begin its timetable on 20 May as planned.

• Young Stars Shine at Newbattle Cluster Cheer Competition

  Published 11 May 2026

  Primary pupils from across the Newbattle Associated School Group (ASG) took centre stage recently as Newbattle High School hosted its first-ever Cluster Cheer Competition.

• Could you be part of a child or young person’s story?

  

  Published 11 May 2026

  We are launching a new fostering campaign to mark the start of Foster Care Fortnight.

• Trial of secure cycle parking underway

  Published 5 May 2026

  Midlothian Council is trialling secure, destination-based cycle parking across four locations.

• New cycle hub opens in Penicuik Precinct to support active travel

  Published 5 May 2026

  A new small cycle hub and modal hub has been installed at the heart of Penicuik Precinct to help support and encourage active travel for residents and visitors.