https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/news Midlothian Council Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:38:34 +0000 Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:38:34 +0000 https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/news/article/4135/partnership_working_sews_seeds_for_a_brighter_future_for_midlothian_wildlife Pupils from Roslin Primary School are pictured helping sow the seeds of a brighter future for local wildlife at Roslin Glen Country Park. Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:18:00 +0100 https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/news/article/4134/new_adventure_play_equipment_coming_to_vogrie_country_park Families visiting Vogrie Country Park can look forward to a new adventure play experience, with Midlothian Council revealing plans for a major upgrade to the park's popular play area. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:02:00 +0100 https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/news/article/4133/b704_hillhead_bonnyrigg_roadworks_new_start_date_and_800_bus_diversion Road and pavement work on the B704 Lasswade Road at Hillhead will now start on Tuesday 13 October and not Monday 12 October. The work will require the community 800 bus to divert. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:47:00 +0100 https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/news/article/4132/pathhead_couple_celebrate_60_years_of_marriage_with_royal_congratulations A Pathhead couple who first met as teenagers through their local church have celebrated 60 years of marriage, marked by a special visit from Midlothian's Provost & Deputy Lord-Lieutenant. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:44:00 +0100 https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/news/article/4131/project_update_%E2%80%93_replacement_beeslack_community_high_school Following a competitive tender process and approval at September Council, Morrison Construction has been appointed to complete the RIBA Stage 3 and 4 design for the replacement Beeslack High School. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:08:00 +0100 https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/news/article/4130/late_school_buses Pupils on some school buses heading to St David's, Dalkeith and Newbattle high schools have been delayed this morning because of traffic queues after an accident on the A1. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:57:00 +0100 https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/news/article/4129/applications_now_open_for_second_round_of_summer_of_sport_funding Sports clubs, community organisations and local groups can now apply for a second round of funding through Midlothian Council's Summer of Sport Grant Scheme. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:40:00 +0100 https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/news/article/4128/new_robot_cleaners_helping_staff_keep_community_facilities_sparkling Customers, staff and pupils at two of Midlothian's busiest community facilities are benefiting from new robotic cleaning technology that is helping maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:40:00 +0100 https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/news/article/4127/find_community_support_free_activities_and_more_at_your_local_library_this_autumn_and_winter Residents looking for cost of living support, free activities or a welcoming place to connect with others can find help at every Midlothian library this autumn and winter. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:43:00 +0100 https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/news/article/4125/bonfire_night_waste_amnesty_book_your_free_uplift_from_friday_9_october Midlothian Council and local Emergency Services are offering residents free uplift of combustible materials in the run up to Bonfire Night. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100 https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/news/article/4126/lasswade_library_and_pool_update Lasswade Library will reopen as normal on Monday 5 October. However, the swimming pool at the Lasswade Centre will close for essential maintenance from Monday 12 October for approximately four weeks. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:34:00 +0100 https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/news/article/4124/vogrie_outdoor_festival_returns_next_week_with_walks_wildlife_and_family_fun The Outdoor Festival returns this year to Vogrie Country Park and is set to take place from Friday 9 to Sunday 11 October. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:26:00 +0100 https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/news/article/4119/midlothian_residents_invited_to_help_shape_future_wheelchair_accessible_housing Midlothian Council is inviting residents to have their say on future wheelchair accessible housing targets across the area. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:07:00 +0100 https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/news/article/4123/lasswade_centre_update The library at Lasswade Centre will remain closed for the rest of this week while we continue work to address a roof leak after last week’s heavy rain. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:47:00 +0100 https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/news/article/4122/applications_now_open_for_midlothian_councils_large_grants_programme Community groups, charities and social enterprises are invited to apply for funding through Midlothian Council's 2027-30 Large Grants Programme.  Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:07:00 +0100 https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/news/article/4121/lasswade_centre_update The café will be open as usual tomorrow but the library remains closed while we assess the roof repairs after last week's heavy rain. Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:31:00 +0100 https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/news/article/4120/temporary_closure_update_lasswade_library_and_caf%C3%A9 Following the significant rain on Tuesday evening and Wednesday, we are sorry to say that Lasswade Library and cafe remain closed while we continue to investigate a leak and assess repairs. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:34:00 +0100 https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/news/article/4109/councillors_approve_new_shawfair_all-through_school Council approves new Shawfair all-through school Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:16:00 +0100 https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/news/article/4118/midlothian_council_launches_new_promise_and_corporate_parenting_plan Midlothian Council has launched its new Promise and Corporate Parenting Plan 2026 - 2030. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:06:00 +0100 https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/news/article/4116/diamond_wedding_celebration_for_delyth_and_ian_parkinson Diamond Wedding Celebration for Delyth and Ian Parkinson Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:53:00 +0100