News archive
News published August 2024
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New Equalities programme planned
Published 27 Aug 2024
A new Equalities programme to ensure the workforce is more diverse and representative of communities it serves is among measures, the council is planning to meet its Fair Work First commitments.
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Councillors commend work to support young people, including award winning project
Published 27 Aug 2024
Steps taken to make sure all children, young people, adults and families in Midlothian are supported to be the best they can be, were commended by councillors at the full Council meeting today.
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Work starts on 75 new social houses in Gorebridge
Published 26 Aug 2024
Midlothian Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing, Councillor Stuart McKenzie donned his hard hat and high vis vest to break ground on the council’s latest green energy, affordable homes site.
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Sign up to Walk The Line this September
Published 22 Aug 2024
Midlothian’s annual autumn walk is back, with residents encouraged to lace up their boots and tackle three, five or eight miles along the scenic Penicuik to Eskbank walkway.
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Unlock Midlothian Doors Open Day
Published 13 Aug 2024
Mavisbank House, recently ‘saved’ thanks to a £5 million funding award, and an 18th century working smiddy are among 22 Midlothian venues taking part in this year’s Doors Open Days on Saturday 14 Sept
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Second Penicuik High redevelopment drop-in
Published 9 Aug 2024
Local people are invited to a final pre-consultation drop-in on Wednesday 21 August about plans to redevelop Penicuik High School.
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Help celebrate Penicuik's latest regeneration project
Published 8 Aug 2024
Local people are welcome to celebrate the restoration of the Hearse House and the launch of the Heritage Trail at a special event on Saturday 24 August.
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Construction complete on the new Easthouses Primary School
Published 7 Aug 2024
The brand-new Easthouses Primary School in Midlothian has been completed on time and on budget.
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Exam success for Daisy
Published 6 Aug 2024
Daisy Feinnes has done just fine in her exams this year!
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Midlothian exam results published today
Published 6 Aug 2024
Exam results published today (Tuesday) show that more Midlothian pupils were presented for SQA exams than ever before.
