Environment news

• Share your weather stories to help Midlothian Council respond to climate change  

  Published on 23 Sep 2024

  With Scotland’s Climate Week taking place 23-29 September people living and working in and visitors to Midlothian Council are being asked to share their weather stories as part of a project looking at

• Councillors endorse five year plan for energy company

  Published on 21 Dec 2023

  Councillors have endorsed an updated five-year business plan for Midlothian Energy Limited (MEL), a joint venture between the council and Vattenfall Heat UK (part of Swedish energy company Vattenfall,

• Burnbrae Primary School cycling to success

  Published on 31 Oct 2023

  Burnbrae Primary School in Bonnyrigg has been selected as runner up for the Cycling Scotland Bikeability School of the Year award.

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  New crackdown on environmental crimes

  Published on 14 Jul 2023

  A new, dedicated environmental crime team will be cracking down on flytipping, dog fouling, littering and other offences from Monday 17 July.

• First low-carbon heating pipes laid at Shawfair Town

  Published on 16 Jun 2023

  The first pipes to supply the brand new Shawfair Town in Midlothian with low-carbon heating have been installed, with construction on the site now well-underway.

• Penicuik high schools pupils help with restoration work

  Published on 13 Jun 2023

  Pupils from Beeslack and Penicuik high schools have been given an opportunity to experience some hands on training of restoration work.

• Council helps nature thrive with new pond projects

  Published on 28 Mar 2023

  Local people can enjoy watching wildlife thrive in a new pond beside the Dalkeith to Penicuik cycle path at Rosewell. 

• Dalkeith Climate Action

  Published on 18 Jan 2023

  Whether you’re an individual concerned about the climate emergency or an organisation or business trying to work in sustainable ways, come along to the first meeting of Dalkeith Climate Action.

• Trees planted across Midlothian as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy

  Published on 22 Dec 2022

  Oak trees in parks across Midlothian will be among more than a million trees planted in Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s name across the UK as part of The Queen’s Green Canopy.

• From waste to low-carbon heating for Midlothian homes

  Published on 21 Sep 2022

  Midlothian Energy Limited, a 50/50 Joint Venture between Midlothian Council and Vattenfall Heat UK, today embark on their ambitious long-term plan to invest £100m in low-carbon energy projects.

• Ironmill Steps update

  Published on 13 Jul 2022

  The council would like to update local residents about the situation with the Ironmill Steps in Dalkeith and the adjoining bridge.

• Avian flu advice

  Published on 17 Jun 2022

  There have been a number of occurrences of dead seabirds and waterfowl being found on neighbouring coastlines and elsewhere in Scotland. The following precautions are advisable when out and about.

• Environmental team to crack down on flytipping and other offences

  Published on 18 Feb 2022

  Midlothian Council is to fund four full-time wardens to crack down on flytipping, dog fouling, littering and other offences as part of a new, dedicated environmental crime team.

• Work starts in Midlothian on innovative energy saving homes

  Published on 10 Nov 2021

  Work has started on a prestigious new build housing development in Dalkeith town centre. This is Midlothian Council’s first ‘Passivhaus’ housing project.

• New measures to crack down on fly tipping, dog fouling and litter

  Published on 25 Aug 2021

  Council looking at different ways of dealing with the problem, including exploring the use of external contractors to work with its teams to enforce it.

• Use water wisely!

  Published on 23 Jul 2021

  Scottish Water is reminding people to use water efficiently after confirming that demand is so high during the warm weather that it’s having to produce more than 200 million litres of extra water a day to maintain normal supplies.

• Weed killer agreement at Council

  Published on 23 Mar 2021

  Councillors have agreed to continue limiting the use of glyphosate weed killers.

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