Tag: Midlothian Council

by Marie Sharp Local Democracy ReporterA decision by Midlothian Council to invest £13million in a local authority which has been described as “bankrupt” is being investigated by external auditors.Concerns over the multi-million-pound loan to...

by Marie Sharp Local Democracy ReporterMidlothian health bosses have been told to get ready to administer a second Covid-19 vaccine from 21 December 2020.The AstraZeneca vaccine is expected to be approved for distribution...

by Marie Sharp Local Democracy ReporterPolice will meet with representatives of the taxi trade and council in Midlothian to address concerns about rogue drivers.Midlothian’s taxi and Private Hire trade have claimed they are losing...

by Marie Sharp Local Democracy ReporterTaxi drivers have asked for help in a row over rogue operators taking their business.Claims that drivers who are licensed to operate in neighbouring East Lothian and Edinburgh areas...

by Marie Sharp Local Democracy ReporterMembers of the public will be invited to take part in a virtual consultation over plans to build a David Lloyd Health and Racquets Club at Shawfair Park...

by Marie Sharp Local Democracy ReporterA former care home will be converted into flats, despite concerns over the loss of green space for its neighbours.A meeting of Midlothian Council’s planning committee approved the proposals...

by Marie Sharp Local Democracy ReporterDelays to rebuilding the economy were branded “unacceptable” by councillors after it was revealed that planning applications face a four-month wait for rulings.As Midlothian Council held its first full...

Anybody looking to start a new business, grow their existing company, relocate or keen to visit the area may be helped by a new website called Locate in Midlothian.It focuses on Scotland’s fastest growing region...

Earlier today we reported on the apparent felling of a 200 year-old tree in Penicuik.Local resident Keith Allan had alerted us and shared with us his photos and video.After the council workmen...

by Marie Sharp Local Democracy ReporterThree parking wardens introduced in Midlothian in April last year issued nearly 5,500 parking fines by the end of the year. The local authority raked in just over...

It was a sweet sounding victory for music pupils in Midlothian.  The local council was planning to be the first in Scotland to end free music tuition for  junior pupils in its schools.  But at the last minute, councillors...

The Digital Scotland team have joined forces with local authorities and the Borders Railway to let people living along the rail route know that it’s full steam ahead for superfast broadband!The company were joined at Waverley...

Midlothian Council Provost, Councillor Adam Montgomery has died suddenly after a short illness.The Labour Councillor represented Penicuik for over 31 years on both Lothian Region and Midlothian councils. Midlothian Council Leader, Councillor Derek Milligan said:...

Cllr Lesley Hinds the Transport and Environment Convener the City of Edinburgh Council and Cllr Derek Rosie the Cabinet Member for Commercial Operations at Midlothian Council visited Millerhill Anaerobic Digestion plant this week to declare...

Midlothian Snowsports Centre at Hillend is currently shut due to high winds.Midlothian Council is also urging drivers to take care on the roads in their area as snow could fall overnight and lie on higher...

A ruined Palladian mansion, a lost garden, the Wildlife Information Centre (TWIC) and the chance to learn more about local and family history at churches are some of the fascinating events on offer during...

Plans for the multi million pound redevelopment of Dalkeith Country Park have been approved by Midlothian Council.The £3.5million investment includes a series of upgrades, refurbishments and introduction of new facilities taking place at the...

 School holidays are almost upon us.  The good news is with weeks of holidays stretching ahead, there’s lots to do in Midlothian for children .Midlothian Council's Summer of Sport starts in July and runs...

 Midlothian is backing our forces during Armed Forces Week with a special flag raising ceremony, which took place at Penicuik Town Hall. The Provost, Councillor Joe Wallace and Lord Lieutenant Sir Robert Clerk watched as...

Plans submitted for development of  Dalkeith Country ParkA planning application has been submitted to Midlothian Council today in preparation for a series of exciting new upgrades at Dalkeith Country Park. Owned by the Duke of...

Local authorities in Edinburgh and Midlothian along with Edinburgh College have joined forces with NHS Lothian to develop a new Facilities Academy which will teach pupils about all aspects of running a facility such...

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has imposed a monetary penalty of £140,000 on Midlothian Council for disclosing sensitive personal data relating to children and their carers to the wrong recipients on five separate occasions....

The Midlothian Council Planning Committee today unanimously granted planning permission in principle for modern, efficient waste treatment facilities to be constructed near the site of the old rail marshalling yards in Millerhill. Zero Waste: Edinburgh...

Four contractors have been invited to take part in competitive dialogue to determine which one of them will deliver facilities to treat food waste collected by Edinburgh and Midlothian Councils in the future.AmeyCespa, Kelda...

Lights are set to go out across Midlothian on Saturday March 26th as the Council and local residents show their support for Earth Hour. Earth Hour is a World Wide Fund for...

Midlothian Council has been successful in obtaining national backing for Britain's longest dry ski slope.Two new injections of funding have been secured to help stave off the fears of closure for Hillend, the Midlothian...

Midlothian Council have a job available in LoanheadThis is what the advert says:- Fixed Term initially for 6 monthsSalary: £27,106 - £29,642 You will manage and develop the Council’s modern records and historical...

The process of identifying the contractor who will deliver facilities to treat 20,000 tonnes of food waste collected by Edinburgh and Midlothian Councils is now under way.A notice has been published in the Official...

A wide range of free online IT courses are now available from local libraries across Midlothian. Midlothian Libraries have signed up to ‘Study IT Online’ – a service which provides easy-to-use online training...

The recent snowfalls brought thousands of extra customers to Midlothian Snowsports Centre at Hillend. The Centre, which is managed by Midlothian Council, saw figures double and in some cases treble as...