News archive
News published October 2024
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Council launches survey on Out of School Hours Child Care
Published 30 Oct 2024
Midlothian Council wants to hear your views about the provision of out of school hours childcare.
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Record year for Midlothian Outdoor Festival
Published 29 Oct 2024
A record 1,559 people enjoyed everything from guided walks to BMX bike stunt shows and horse rides as part of our most successful Midlothian Outdoor Festival yet.
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Woodburn Community Hub Officially Unveiled in Renaming Ceremony
Published 21 Oct 2024
The MARC Building in Woodburn has been formally renamed Woodburn Community Hub in a special ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday 21 October at the site on 10 Woodburn Road.
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Green-fingered tenants win gardening prizes
Published 21 Oct 2024
Well done to all of the winners of our tenants' gardening competition.
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Shop found selling counterfeit vodka
Published 16 Oct 2024
A shop in Midlothian has been caught selling counterfeit vodka containing industrial alcohol.
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Saltire flag to fly at half-mast
Published 14 Oct 2024
The saltire flag will fly at half-mast at Penicuik Town Hall following the death of former First Minister, Alex Salmond.
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Dalkeith couple celebrate their Diamond Wedding!
Published 10 Oct 2024
Lord-Lieutenant Richard Callander and Provost Debbi McCall surprised Jimmie and Josephine Shepherd today at their home with a special visit to congratulate them on their Diamond Wedding anniversary.
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Council launches consultation on savings proposals
Published 9 Oct 2024
Midlothian Council wants to hear your views on savings proposals to bridge a budget gap of £9.41 million in 2025/26 rising to £20.64 million by 2028/29.
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Chief Social Worker presents final report before retiring
Published 8 Oct 2024
Midlothian Council’s Chief Social Work Officer Joan Tranent presented her fourth and final annual report to the full Council today (Tuesday) before she retires later this week.
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Council launches new affordable car club scheme
Published 8 Oct 2024
We have launched a new car club scheme for local people in a joint initiative with Enterprise Car Club.