The first Midlothian baby to have their birth registered in 2026 also became the youngest member of Midlothian Libraries today!
Midlothian Council is introducing a new green-coloured household recycling bin for paper, card, and cardboard from spring 2026.
Bird keepers and the public are being urged to act following a confirmed outbreak of Highly Pathogenic avian influenza in premises near Penicuik last night on 22 December.
The public will be consulted on proposals to change how pupils are admitted to Midlothian’s Roman Catholic (denominational) primary and secondary schools.