News archive

News published August 2022

  • First council homes with Air Source Heat Pumps finished

    Published 22 Aug 2022

    Midlothian Council’s first new build homes heated by Air Source Heat Pumps will soon be welcoming their first tenants.

  • Part of Lothian Street, Bonnyrigg to close for 2 weeks

    Published 19 Aug 2022

    Lothian Street, Bonnyrigg, will be closed to vehicles between Douglas Crescent and Waverley Crescent from Monday 29 August.

  • Doors open on Midlothian’s heritage

    Published 17 Aug 2022

    Are you interested in finding out more about local history or architecture or learning about the industrial and rural heritage of Midlothian? Or are you simply looking for a great family day out? Either way, the 2022 Midlothian Doors Open Day programme is sure to have something for you.

  • Council's Cost of Living Taskforce meets for first time

    Published 16 Aug 2022

    A ‘Heat and Eat Fund’ of £279,000 to help families not eligible for Scottish Welfare supports was among the first measures approved by Midlothian Council’s new Cost of Living Taskforce.

  • Newbattle pupil Antoine smashes his exams

    Published 9 Aug 2022

    Like fellow Newbattle High S6 pupil Evie Oswald,  Antoine Guinebault says sitting exams for the first time post Covid was “a bit strange, especially as they were so important.” 

  • Exam success for Newbattle's Evie Oswald

    Published 9 Aug 2022

    Newbattle High School pupil Evie Oswald says she's delighted to get A passes in her Higher Spanish,  Higher English and Higher Biology, a B in Higher Maths and a B in Advanced Higher Music.

  • Exam performance returns to pre-pandemic levels

    Published 9 Aug 2022

    As pupils across Midlothian receive their SQA exam results today, new figures show a positive return to pre-pandemic performance levels at National, Higher and Advanced Higher levels. 

  • Apply for Audit Committee roles

    Published 8 Aug 2022

    The council is inviting applications to the posts of Independent Chair and Independent Non-Voting Member of the Audit Committee. The roles are voluntary but expenses are paid.

  • Call for local people to help shape Midlothian’s future

    Published 3 Aug 2022

    Do you want to play a part in shaping public services in your area? Then why not apply to become a member of the Midlothian Citizens' Panel?

  • New Midlothian Mental Health and Resilience Service (MHARS) launched 

    Published 1 Aug 2022

    Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) has launched a new telephone service for people aged 18-65 years suffering mental health and wellbeing distress.