News archive
News published October 2024
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Still time to nominate!
Published 1 Oct 2024
Do you know a young person living, working or studying in Midlothian whose contribution to their local community deserves to be recognised?