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Councillors updated on district heating plans
Published on 7 May 2024
Councillors heard today (Tuesday) how Midlothian Council is progressing plans to decarbonise all its buildings and set up district heating zones.
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Midlothian Council agrees British Sign Language Plan
Published on 7 May 2024
British Sign Language Plan for 2024-2030 approved by Councillors today
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Equal Midlothian Week
Published on 7 May 2024
Enjoy a week of events bringing communities together and highlighting equalities work in Midlothian.
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School session dates agreed
Published on 6 May 2024
Midlothian Council today (7 May 2024) agreed school session dates for the academic years 2025 / 2026 and 2026 / 2027.
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New Passivhaus extra care facilities in Bonnyrigg
Published on 6 May 2024
Work is underway to build a 40-bedroom care complex and 46 extra care flats alongside a day-care unit in Bonnyrigg.
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Special tree planting ceremony to honour the King
Published on 6 May 2024
A tree has been planted in King’s Park, Dalkeith to commemorate King Charles’ Coronation.
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Midlothian primary school rated highly after recent inspection
Published on 1 May 2024
Children at Woodburn Primary School in Dalkeith are “happy and respectful” and “learn and achieve well in a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment”, according to Education Scotland.
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Education Scotland praise Community Learning & Development in Midlothian
Published on 30 Apr 2024
Report into Community Learning and Development (CLD) services in Midlothian highlights positive progress
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Two Public Surveys on Active Travel and Local Transport Launched Today
Published on 29 Apr 2024
Two separate public consultations, launched today, will inform and guide Midlothian Council’s development of a sustainable transport network.
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Mayfield Nursery Temporary Relocation
Published on 26 Apr 2024
We have written to parents and carers about temporarily relocating Mayfield Nursery.
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Plaque celebrates military children
Published on 24 Apr 2024
Midlothian Armed Forces and Veterans Champion Councillor Pauline Winchester unveiled a plaque at Mauricewood Primary School in Penicuik today (Wednesday) to mark the Month of the Military Child.
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Kickstart your new career at our recruitment event
Published on 23 Apr 2024
Leaving school, further education or just looking for a new career that will make a difference?
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Work continues to restore Penicuik's heritage
Published on 23 Apr 2024
The last remaining shop front improvement grants have been awarded by the Penicuik Heritage Regeneration Project.
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New Dalkeith CAB touchscreen installed at trust premises
Published on 20 Apr 2024
A new, easy-to-use touch screen offering local people up-to-date information and confidential advice on support services has been unveiled at Mayfield and Easthouses Development Trust (MAEDT).
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Cost of Living Supports extended into June
Published on 18 Apr 2024
A total of £66,000 will be spent on extending Cost of Living supports, including Warm and Well Hubs, into June 2024
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Pickleball's growing popularity in Midlothian
Published on 18 Apr 2024
Is the fun racquet sport of pickleball becoming the fastest growing activity in Midlothian?
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Celebrating Tyne & Esk community benefits
Published on 11 Apr 2024
Midlothian Volunteer Centre, Rural Youth Volunteering is among Midlothian and East Lothian projects to benefit from more than £400k in funding from the Tyne & Esk Community Led Programme.
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Apply for a place at Easthouses Primary
Published on 11 Apr 2024
Midlothian Council is inviting applications for places at the new Easthouses Primary, which will open in August 2024.
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Public exhibition about the new relocated Beeslack site
Published on 11 Apr 2024
Drop-in to a public exhibition on Thursday 18 April to find out more and give your views on the proposed development of the relocated Beeslack Community High School site.
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Council seizes illegal vapes
Published on 10 Apr 2024
Midlothian Council Trading Standards Officers seized a haul of over 2,300 vapes from local retailers in the last year.
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More than 1 million bulbs planted across Midlothian
Published on 4 Apr 2024
Parks and roundabouts across Midlothian are awash with colour thanks to our Land and Countryside teams who are maintaining more than 1 million bulbs and wildflowers planted last year.
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Celebrating sporting success at Lasswade High
Published on 26 Mar 2024
Last week's Sports Personality of the Year at Lasswade High School was a huge success.
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Public Survey to be launched to guide new Local Transport Strategy
Published on 26 Mar 2024
Midlothian Council is looking for everyone’s views as it continues to develop its new Local Transport Strategy
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Council to ban pavement parking from 1 April
Published on 26 Mar 2024
Midlothian Council is to enforce a ban on parking on pavements and dropped kerbs and double parking.
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Large grants programme extended to March 2026
Published on 26 Mar 2024
Councillors have agreed to extend the current 2022/25 large grants programme for another year, to the end of March 2026.
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Eight-week consultation on community councils
Published on 26 Mar 2024
Councillors have today approved an eight-week public consultation on proposed changes to rules around how community councils are set up and operate in Midlothian.
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New Housing Allocation Policy agreed by Council
Published on 25 Mar 2024
The council today (26 March) agreed changes to its Housing Allocations Policy, following an extensive consultation process with tenants and other stakeholders earlier this year.
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Council adopts strategy to ensure more affordable housing choices
Published on 25 Mar 2024
The council today (26 March) approved the adoption of its Mixed Tenure Strategy for housing in the area.
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Core path to be upgraded
Published on 25 Mar 2024
The National Cycle Network 196 core path between Rosewell and Auchendinny will be upgraded using Flexipave, an environmentally friendly material made from recycled tyre rubber and natural stone.