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Storm Bert could cause disruption
Published on 22 Nov 2024
Met Office Yellow warnings are in place for snow/ice, rain and high winds over the weekend in Midlothian.
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Community mural unveiled at site of old Dalkeith High School
Published on 21 Nov 2024
Dalkeith High pupils have given Midlothian Council housing, on the site of the former school, “a real sense of soul” thanks to a new mural they worked on with Scottish artist Chris Rutterford.
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Mobile Library Service back on the road in time for Book Week Scotland 2024
Published on 18 Nov 2024
Midlothian Council is delighted to announce the return of its Mobile Library Service, which will resume operations on a part-time basis starting today (Monday 18 November).
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Provost McCall narrowly misses out on national award
Published on 15 Nov 2024
Provost Debbi McCall said she was delighted to have been shortlisted for last night’s prestigious Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) national awards.
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Three Active Travels Projects Confirmed following successful funding award of £750,000
Published on 14 Nov 2024
Midlothian Council has been awarded three Active Travel Infrastructure Fund awards, totalling £753,062, by the Scottish Government.
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New plan to foster a wellbeing economy approved
Published on 12 Nov 2024
Councillors today (Tuesday) approved the Midlothian Strategy for Inclusive Economic Growth 2025-2030, a comprehensive plan aimed at fostering a wellbeing economy.
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Event will celebrate Penicuik's regeneration projects
Published on 8 Nov 2024
The Penicuik Heritage Regeneration Project (PHRP) is holding a celebration event in Penicuik Town Hall on Saturday 14 December at 10am.
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Remembrance events in Midlothian
Published on 7 Nov 2024
His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Midlothian, Lieutenant Colonel Richard Callander and Provost Debbi McCall will lead tributes to Midlothian’s war dead by laying a wreath at Gorebridge War Memorial.
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New Woodburn Primary extension officially opens
Published on 1 Nov 2024
Pupils and staff at Woodburn Primary School in Dalkeith, Midlothian are enjoying new state-of-the-art educational facilities after main contractor Kier and the council completed the project early.
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Council launches survey on Out of School Hours Child Care
Published on 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 on 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 on 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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Woodburn Road to close for resurfacing
Published on 21 Oct 2024
Woodburn Road, Dalkeith from the junction with the A6106 (Newmills Road) through to Gibson Drive, will be closed from Monday 28 October.
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Green-fingered tenants win gardening prizes
Published on 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 on 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 on 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 on 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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Bonfire Night Waste amnesty bookings open on Friday 11 October
Published on 9 Oct 2024
Midlothian Council is working with local Emergency Services in the run up to Bonfire Night to offer residents in some areas free uplift of combustible materials.
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Council launches consultation on savings proposals
Published on 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 on 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 on 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 on 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 on 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 on 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 on 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 on 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?
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Midlothian schools welcome VIP education delegates
Published on 27 Sep 2024
We are honoured to welcome VIP guests to some of our schools today (Friday), starting at Burnbrae Primary, pictured.
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Foldaway bikes for hire at Sheriffhall
Published on 25 Sep 2024
A new service providing foldaway bikes to rent for local people and commuters has been launched at Sheriffhall Park and Ride in Midlothian.
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Council Leader and Provost help 2 SCOTS celebrate
Published on 24 Sep 2024
Midlothian Council Leader Councillor Kelly Parry and Provost Debbi McCall were honoured to help celebrate Assaye Day at Glencorse Barracks on Saturday 21 September.