Environment news

• Even more chances of winning LitterLotto cash prizes

  Published on 14 Feb 2025

  After our successful launch of a free to enter cash draw for recycling at home, we have teamed up with LitterLotto again, this time to encourage local people to bin litter. 

• Warning for bird keepers

  Published on 6 Feb 2025

  Bird keepers are being instructed to follow strict measures to help protect their flocks from the threat of avian flu. This is in response to a recent increase in cases of Avian Influenza.

• 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.

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