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Research project announced into impact of fall prevention work on older people in Midlothian
A research project into the impact of fall prevention work on older people in Midlothian is set to launch.
Hundreds of volunteers will be recruited...
Bonnyrigg home owner carried out work without planning permission
A Bonnyrigg home owner faces having to rip up new garden decking following complaints it overlooked their neighbours bedrooms.
The work at a house on...
Midlothian Council’s ‘rival’ town of culture bid sparks concern
Two Midlothian towns are set to battle each other for a place in the running to be named the UK Town of Culture 2028...
Union dispute leaves millions of digital investment unused
A multimillion pound project to provide Midlothian pupils with remote lessons has been put on hold for another year after union bosses opposed the...
Midlothian Council leader says change to funding will devastate supported services
Midlothian’s council leader has described changes to UK Government funding for local authorities as delivering a ‘sledgehammer’ blow to local services.
Councillor Kelly Parry has written...
Midlothian councillors back rural housing as ‘improvement’ on industrial site
A landowner has won his appeal over plans to build six new country homes on land which housed industrial units after councillors ruled it...
Midlothian planning convenor dismisses concern over biodiversity
Concern over the impact of a new country house on surrounding wildlife was dismissed by Midlothian’s planning convenor who said its butterflies had “seen...
Bonnyrigg restaurant Gigi’s loses car park appeal
A Midlothian restaurant has lost its appeal for a bigger car park on public land across the street after councillors described hoarding put around...
Former Midlothian Conservative leader confirms SNP union
The former leader of Midlothian Council’s Conservative group has confirmed he has joined the SNP after describing the UK union as ‘no longer serving...
Bonnyrigg restaurant appeals after losing fight for car park
A Midlothian restaurant which faced a battle with local residents over plans to create a customer car park on public land is launching an...
Gin firm’s depot gets licence in Midlothian first
A drinks distribution depot has been granted an off-sales licence despite not selling any alcohol to the public on site in a first for...
Midlothian councillors voice concern over country park holiday plans
Plans to build nearly 100 holiday chalets in a Midlothian country park have sparked ‘grave reservations’ among councillors.
A meeting of Midlothian Council’s planning committee...
Housing bid on former woodland near Gorebridge rejected
A bid to build three new country homes on former woodland on the edge of Gorebridge has been rejected by planners who said the...
Chance to bid for grants for community projects in Midlothian
Community groups and project leaders are being given the chance to apply for a grant towards mental health initiatives in Midlothian.
The Midlothian Community Sports...
First look at revamped Vogrie Hall after £800,000 investment
A dilapidated community hall closed by the council for safety reasons has been transformed after the local brass band raised more than £800,000 to...
Midlothian gas work housing rejected over ‘significant harm’ to woodlands
Scottish Ministers have rejected a £4million bid to build 14 houses at a former gas works in Midlothian over concerns it would cause ‘significant’...
Penicuik bids to be first UK Town of Culture
A group of residents in a Midlothian town are making a bid for it to be recognised as the UK’s first Town of Culture...
Stand alone Bonnyrigg nursery to be brought under primary school leadership
An independent nursery school is to be taken under the leadership of a local primary school in a move which will help its youngsters...
World Cup public holiday rejected by two Lothian councils
Two Lothian councils today ruled out giving workers a day off to celebrate Scotland’s first appearance in the men’s World Cup in 28 years this...
Midlothian Council narrowly passes 9% council tax increase after row
Midlothian residents will face a 9% rise in council tax this year after the former leader of the council’s Conservative group voted to support...
Midlothian Council leader says World Cup holiday is ‘not the right priority’
Midlothian Council’s leader has said funding a public holiday to mark Scotland’s appearance in the World Cup is not the ‘right priority’ for the cash...
Home owner wins fight for EV charger on his own land
A Midlothian homeowner is celebrating victory after Scottish Ministers said they would not interfere over a decision to let him charge his electric car...
Councils to debate World Cup day off
East Lothian councillors are being urged to refuse to give workers a day off to celebrate Scotland’s appearance at the World Cup this summer.
The...
Council tax increase of nine per cent proposed for Midlothian
Residents in Midlothian face a council tax rise of nine per cent in the coming year as council bosses argue it is the only...
East Lothian Council pay for pupils to attend secondary school in Dalkeith
East Lothian Council has agreed to pay neighbouring Midlothian Council £60,000 to cover the cost of pupils attending a Catholic secondary school in its...
Midlothian Premier Inn set to nearly treble number of rooms
Leading budget hotel chain Premier Inn is set to nearly treble the size of its hotel in Lasswade after saying there is a growing...
Midlothian councillor calls for action on e-bikes
A Midlothian councillor has called on police chiefs to consider selling seized electric and off road bikes to foreign countries rather than crushing them.
Councillor...
Scottish Ministers to decide whether to call in EV charger
Scottish Ministers have stepped into a row over a Midlothian homeowner wanting to charge his electric car on private land in front of his...
Funding for shop body cams secured by Police Scotland
Shop staff in West Lothian will be the first in the region to trial body cameras provided by police in the fight against shoplifting...
Historic Midlothian house bids for solar panels in paddock
The occupants of a historic Midlothian house want to put solar panels in a paddock to reduce energy costs after saying they have made...
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