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News published July 2024

• 100th Birthday of Christina Rennex Celebrated

  Published 31 Jul 2024

  Midlothian resident, Christina Rennex, celebrated her 100th birthday on Sunday 21 July surrounded by family, friends and residents at a small party at Archview Lodge Care Home, Dalkeith.

• Applications open for free school meals and clothing grants

  Published 24 Jul 2024

  Families on low incomes in Midlothian can now apply for free school meals and clothing grants for the upcoming school year 2024/25.

• Part of Straiton Road to close

  Published 16 Jul 2024

  From Monday 29 July, the northbound carriageway of Straiton Road, Loanhead will be closed to vehicles from 6pm to 6am for approximately two weeks.

• Call for Ideas launched as part of Midlothian Local Development Plan 2

  Published 1 Jul 2024

  The Call for Ideas and Opportunities has launched today as part of Midlothian Council’s preparations for the next Local Development Plan for the area (MLDP2).