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News published October 2024

• First Passivhaus development named after former councillor

  Published 8 Oct 2024

  Midlothian Council’s first Passivhaus housing development has been formally named David Smith House in honour of the former provost and councillor who died in 2020.

• Warm and Well Hubs Relaunched during Challenge Poverty Week

  Published 7 Oct 2024

  As Challenge Poverty Weeks gets underway today (Monday 7 October), the council has relaunched four warm and well hubs across the county to provide support with the cost-of-living crisis.

• Free Samples of Primary School Meals Available during Challenge Poverty Week

  Published 3 Oct 2024

  As part of Challenge Poverty Week, which runs from 7 to 11 October, all of Midlothian Council’s Primary Schools will be offering free samples of menu items to pupils.

• Midlothian Families to share lived experiences at key event during Challenge Poverty Week

  Published 2 Oct 2024

  A free event called “Our Stories; Voices of Midlothian Families” will take place at St John’s and King’s Park Church in Dalkeith (opposite Morrison’s), between 10.30am to 2.30pm on Wed 9 Oct.

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