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Applications open for free school meals and clothing grants
Published on 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.
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Part of Straiton Road to close
Published on 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.
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Call for Ideas launched as part of Midlothian Local Development Plan 2
Published on 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).
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Advice for postal voters - issued Sunday 30 June
Published on 30 Jun 2024
We've updated our advice for postal voters. If you have your postal vote you can hand it in at our council headquarters. If your pack has not arrived, you can apply for a replacement.
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Advice for postal voters - issued Saturday 29 June
Published on 29 Jun 2024
We are advising those who have had their application for a postal vote approved to let us know if you have not yet received your postal pack.
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Single Midlothian Plan successes
Published on 25 Jun 2024
Councillors have today (Tuesday) discussed and noted key achievements in the first year of a four-year plan to improve the lives of local people.
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More school leavers in Midlothian going into further education
Published on 25 Jun 2024
More than 95% of Midlothian pupils who left school in 2022/23 went on to further education, employment, training or volunteering.
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Beeslack to move to Easter Bush
Published on 25 Jun 2024
Councillors have agreed Beeslack Community High School is to relocate from its current site to land adjacent to Easter Bush from August 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
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Councillors approve new senior social work appointments
Published on 25 Jun 2024
Joan Tranent, Midlothian Council’s Chief Social Work Officer and Chief Officer Children’s Services Partnership and Communities is to retire in October.
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Mayfield Nursery to become Early Learning Centre
Published on 25 Jun 2024
Councillors have agreed to close Mayfield Nursery School and redesignate it as the new Mayfield Early Learning Centre when it opens in August 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.
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Nearly £500,000 of Cost of Living supports
Published on 25 Jun 2024
Midlothian Council is to commit almost half a million pounds of Scottish Government Covid recovery funding to helping residents struggling with the cost of living.
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Consultation about closing Lasswade High School Childcare Service
Published on 25 Jun 2024
Local people are to be consulted on plans to close Lasswade High School Childcare Service.
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Applications for free school meals and clothing grants open in mid July
Published on 17 Jun 2024
Families on low incomes in Midlothian are being reminded they can apply for free school meals and clothing grants for the next school year 2024/25, from mid-July onwards.
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Still time to have your say on proposed road improvements at Bush Loan
Published on 12 Jun 2024
Many thanks to everyone who came to the drop-in on Monday 10 June at Bilston Primary to hear more about the Bush Loan project. You can still comment and give your views by Wednesday 19 June.
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Midlothian Council marks Volunteers’ Week 2024
Published on 5 Jun 2024
2024 marks the 40th year of Volunteers’ Week, when Midlothian Council recognises the contribution volunteers make across the council area
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Council signs Jo Cox Civility Pledge
Published on 21 May 2024
The Council Leader, Provost and Chief Executive have signed a pledge on behalf of all Midlothian councillors to run a respectful election campaign.
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Council marks Foster Care Fortnight with new recruitment drive
Published on 13 May 2024
Midlothian Council is launching its new recruitment campaign for foster carers today, the start of Foster Care Fortnight.
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Villagers enjoying new petanque court
Published on 8 May 2024
Villagers are now enjoying the ball game pétanque at a new court built by the council in North Middleton, near Gorebridge.
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Councillors updated on district heating plans
Published on 7 May 2024
Councillors heard today (Tuesday) how Midlothian Council is progressing plans to decarbonise all its buildings and set up district heating zones.
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Midlothian Council agrees British Sign Language Plan
Published on 7 May 2024
British Sign Language Plan for 2024-2030 approved by Councillors today
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School session dates agreed
Published on 6 May 2024
Midlothian Council today (7 May 2024) agreed school session dates for the academic years 2025 / 2026 and 2026 / 2027.
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New Passivhaus extra care facilities in Bonnyrigg
Published on 6 May 2024
Work is underway to build a 40-bedroom care complex and 46 extra care flats alongside a day-care unit in Bonnyrigg.
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Special tree planting ceremony to honour the King
Published on 6 May 2024
A tree has been planted in King’s Park, Dalkeith to commemorate King Charles’ Coronation.
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Midlothian primary school rated highly after recent inspection
Published on 1 May 2024
Children at Woodburn Primary School in Dalkeith are “happy and respectful” and “learn and achieve well in a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment”, according to Education Scotland.
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Education Scotland praise Community Learning & Development in Midlothian
Published on 30 Apr 2024
Report into Community Learning and Development (CLD) services in Midlothian highlights positive progress
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Two Public Surveys on Active Travel and Local Transport Launched Today
Published on 29 Apr 2024
Two separate public consultations, launched today, will inform and guide Midlothian Council’s development of a sustainable transport network.
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Mayfield Nursery Temporary Relocation
Published on 26 Apr 2024
We have written to parents and carers about temporarily relocating Mayfield Nursery.
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Plaque celebrates military children
Published on 24 Apr 2024
Midlothian Armed Forces and Veterans Champion Councillor Pauline Winchester unveiled a plaque at Mauricewood Primary School in Penicuik today (Wednesday) to mark the Month of the Military Child.
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Work continues to restore Penicuik's heritage
Published on 23 Apr 2024
The last remaining shop front improvement grants have been awarded by the Penicuik Heritage Regeneration Project.