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News published August 2022

• Recovery from recent industrial action

  Published 31 Aug 2022

  Waste services have resumed but there is likely to be some disruption as we catch up on the backlog.

• Your views on new licensing scheme for short-term lets

  Published 31 Aug 2022

  By law, all short-term let properties will need a licence to make sure they are safe and that those providing them are suitable to hold a licence.

• Penicuik building and shop front grants approved

  Published 26 Aug 2022

  A historic building grant has been approved for the restoration of 2-4 West Street in Penicuik as part of the town’s Heritage Regeneration Project. Shop improvement grants have also been approved for 14-20 High Street.

• Lasswade and Newbattle Leisure centre spas to re-open

  Published 26 Aug 2022

  From Saturday 27 August, Lasswade and Newbattle centres will re-open their spas to customers and members. Facilities had been closed because of global chlorine supply issues.

• Join a Peep session today

  Published 25 Aug 2022

  Peep groups are fun, free sessions for parents and carers to attend with their children to support their child’s learning and development.

• Street improvements planned for Penicuik town centre

  Published 24 Aug 2022

  Work is due to start this autumn on a second phase of footpath and access improvements in Penicuik town centre.

• Council sets target for new homes accessible for people in wheelchairs

  Published 23 Aug 2022

  Midlothian Council has agreed a target of 20 wheelchair accessible homes to be built in the county annually.

• Council planning measures to address budget gap

  Published 23 Aug 2022

  Midlothian Council is facing a budget gap of £14.4 million for 2023/24, rising to a projected £27.1 million by 2027/28. Council officers are currently developing the measures needed to reduce the gap.

• Extra leave for council staff dealing with miscarriage or IVF treatment

  Published 23 Aug 2022

  Councillors have today (Tuesday) agreed to support staff and their partners who suffer the distress of miscarriage whether they conceive naturally or by IVF by providing 10 days paid leave.

• Council approves Fair Tax Declaration

  Published 23 Aug 2022

  Midlothian Council has agreed to support the Councils for Fair Tax Declaration, a UK-wide initiative aimed at encouraging responsible tax practice.

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