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• The dinosaurs are coming!

  Published on 29 Jan 2025

  An thrilling dinosaur model trail touring the UK is arriving in Midlothian on Saturday.

• Midlothian to pursue more twinning relationships

  Published on 17 Dec 2024

  Midlothian Council is to seek out more twinning arrangements with other countries.

• Council nominate councillor for Newbyres Community Trust Board

  Published on 17 Dec 2024

  Midlothian Council agreed today (17 December) to nominate Councillor Douglas Bowen to represent the council on the Board of Trustees of the Newbyres Community Trust.

• Inspirational young people recognised

  Published on 27 Nov 2024

  Winners have been announced for the Midlothian Young People Awards (MYPA) 2024.

• Help us make council services fairer for everyone

  Published on 26 Nov 2024

  We want to hear your views on how to make our services fairer and more inclusive for all.

• Local fraudster ordered to pay compensation

  Published on 11 Nov 2024

  Following a Trading Standards investigation, a former local trader has been ordered to compensate people he defrauded.

• Saltire flag to fly at half-mast

  Published on 14 Oct 2024

  The saltire flag will fly at half-mast at Penicuik Town Hall following the death of former First Minister, Alex Salmond.

• Council gain catering award for quality of school meals

  Published on 16 Sep 2024

  Midlothian council has achieved the prestigious 'Food for Life Served Here' (FFLSH ) Bronze award for its school meals service across its 28 primary schools.

• A 100th birthday to remember

  Published on 5 Aug 2024

  Midlothian resident, Mary Paton, celebrated her 100th birthday on Thursday 1 August surrounded by family, friends and residents at a small party at Archview Lodge Care Home, Dalkeith.

• British Empire Medal for Bonnyrigg resident

  Published on 27 Feb 2024

  Bonnyrigg resident, Claire Miller, has been presented with a British Empire Medal (BEM) in a special ceremony at Rosslyn Chapel. 

• Young winners announced

  Published on 29 Nov 2023

  The winners of the Midlothian Young People Awards (MYPA) 2023 have been announced at a special ceremony held at Rosslyn Chapel.

• Twinning delegation visit marks 50 years of friendship

  Published on 27 Nov 2023

  A delegation from Kreis Heinsberg in Germany began a three-day visit to Midlothian on Friday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of being twinned with Midlothian. 

• Councillors call for ceasefire in Israel/Gaza conflict

  Published on 21 Nov 2023

  Midlothian councillors held a minute’s silence today for all those who have lost their lives during the Israel/Gaza conflict.

• Councillors approve two senior appointments

  Published on 10 Oct 2023

  Councillors have approved the permanent appointments of two senior council officers at today's full Council meeting.

• Councillor to sit on trust board

  Published on 29 Aug 2023

  Councillor Ellen Scott is to represent Midlothian Council on the Board of Trustees for Newbyres Community Trust.

• Awards scheme for inspirational youth launched

  Published on 29 Aug 2023

  Do you know an inspirational young person?

• New plan to improve local people's lives

  Published on 27 Jun 2023

  Councillors have today (Tuesday) approved a new plan about how the council and partners will improve the lives of local people.

• Give us your view on new Mayfield Community Campus

  Published on 12 Jun 2023

  Find out more about plans for the proposed new Mayfield Community Campus at a drop-in meeting to be held at Mayfield Primary School on Tuesday 20 June between 4.30pm and 8.30pm.

• Council announces new fees

  Published on 21 Mar 2023

  Midlothian Council is introducing new fees and charges from 1 April.

• Councillor Douglas Bowen appointed as new Depute Provost of Midlothian

  Published on 21 Mar 2023

  Councillor Douglas Bowen appointed as new Depute Provost of Midlothian

• Councillors approve savings

  Published on 21 Feb 2023

  Councillors have agreed to continue to invest in the instrumental music service, to keep P4 swimming lessons and continue funding the Police Scotland Midlothian Community Action Team.

• Holocaust Memorial Day is an opportunity to learn, says Equalities Champion and Depute Provost

  Published on 25 Jan 2023

  Depute Provost and Equalities Champion, Councillor Connor McManus is urging local groups and communities to come together to mark Holocaust Memorial Day on Friday 27 January.

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