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Have your say on community justice in Midlothian
Published on 10 Jul 2025
The Midlothian Community Justice Partnership is inviting everyone who lives, works or studies in Midlothian to share their views on making communities feel safer and reducing reoffending.
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Illegal tobacco products seized
Published on 10 Jul 2025
Midlothian Council’s Trading Standards team aided by Police Scotland and Consumer Protection Dogs UK, have seized a total of 3,620 illegal cigarettes and 800g of tobacco from a shop in Dalkeith.
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Midlothian Provost’s Parents, Helen and Billy McCall, celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary
Published on 4 Jul 2025
Midlothian residents, Helen and Billy McCall, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on 3 July 2025.
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Delivering safer roads in Roslin and Howgate
Published on 3 Jul 2025
Road safety in Roslin and Howgate is improving thanks to recent upgrades funded by the Scottish Government.
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60th Wedding Anniversary of Maria and Allan Roberts Celebrated
Published on 1 Jul 2025
Midlothian residents, Maria and Allan Roberts, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary recently on 29 May 2025.
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New video series showcases the best of Midlothian to locals and visitors
Published on 1 Jul 2025
Locate in Midlothian today launches a new series of videos designed to showcase the rich culture, stunning landscapes, and thriving businesses that make Midlothian a must visit destination.
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New Investment Serves Up Refurbished Tennis Courts Across Midlothian
Published on 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 on 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 on 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 on 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 on 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 on 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 on 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 on 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 on 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 on 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...
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Midlothian tenancy fraud investigations recover 11 social housing properties
Published on 19 Jun 2025
A collaboration between Midlothian Council’s Corporate Fraud team and Housing Officers helped to recover 11 Council homes during the last financial year.
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Scottish Government funded project helping people travel actively in Easthouses
Published on 19 Jun 2025
New crossings and a path funded by the Scottish Government’s Active Travel Infrastructure Fund are helping pupils walk, wheel and cycle safely to school in Midlothian.
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20mph Speed Limits Rolled Out Across Midlothian
Published on 18 Jun 2025
Midlothian Council has begun rolling out new 20mph speed limits across towns and villages in the area.
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Locals 'pumped' about new pump tracks
Published on 13 Jun 2025
Two new looping bike tracks called ‘pump tracks’ are opening in Roslin and Rosewell, just in time for the school holidays.
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Work on new campus to get underway
Published on 12 Jun 2025
Work is expected to start on the site for the new Mayfield Community Learning Campus this summer.
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Response to concerns expressed by amenity housing residents in Normandy Court
Published on 6 Jun 2025
We understand some residents of our amenity housing complex at Normandy House in Dalkeith have expressed concerns about the intercom system not working. Our full response is below.
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Public litter bin upgrade underway across Midlothian
Published on 5 Jun 2025
A plan to transform Midlothian’s public spaces is underway with hundreds of new and refurbished litter bins set to be installed across the county.
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Passengers give community bus the thumbs up
Published on 2 Jun 2025
Council Leader Councillor Kelly Parry and Cabinet Member for Transport Councillor Colin Cassidy jumped onboard the community bus to hear what passengers think of the new pilot service.
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Boost for Penicuik petanque players
Published on 2 Jun 2025
Provost Debbi McCall was ‘bouled’ over when she popped along to see the extension to the pétanque piste in Montgomery Park, Penicuik.
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New collection of itineraries and trails launched to inspire Midlothian visits
Published on 29 May 2025
Midlothian Tourism Forum has launched of a new collection of itineraries and trails to showcase the diverse attractions and experiences available in the region.
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Plans updated to regenerate Dalkeith town centre
Published on 16 May 2025
Updated plans have been released to regenerate Dalkeith town centre.
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Councillors approve A7 active travel improvements
Published on 13 May 2025
Midlothian Council is to spend almost £1.5 million of developer contributions on improving a stretch of the A7 so that people can walk, wheel, cycle and access public transport more easily.
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More than £1 million to be spent on children's play areas to make them more inclusive
Published on 13 May 2025
We will spend more than £1 million of Scottish Government funding & developer contributions on outdoor play areas, including Vogrie's adventure playground & Newtongrange Primary's playground.