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Concern over Midlothian party flats
by Marie Sharp Local Democracy Reporter
Council flats will be built on land earmarked for a community hub in the heart of a residential...
New ski resort at Hillend approved
by Marie Sharp Local Democracy Reporter
A new £13.8million Hillend Destination resort in Midlothian took another step forward this week as councillors granted planning permission...
Midlothian Council’s investment decision in ‘bankrupt council’ to be investigated
by Marie Sharp Local Democracy Reporter
A decision by Midlothian Council to invest £13million in a local authority which has been described as “bankrupt” is...
Midlothian Council advises second vaccine on the way
by Marie Sharp Local Democracy Reporter
Midlothian health bosses have been told to get ready to administer a second Covid-19 vaccine from 21 December...
Taxi trade in Midlothian to be discussed with police and council
by Marie Sharp Local Democracy Reporter
Police will meet with representatives of the taxi trade and council in Midlothian to address concerns about rogue drivers.
Midlothian’s...
Midlothian taxi drivers under siege
by Marie Sharp Local Democracy Reporter
Taxi drivers have asked for help in a row over rogue operators taking their business.
Claims that drivers who are...
Virtual public consultation about new David Lloyd club
by Marie Sharp Local Democracy Reporter
Members of the public will be invited to take part in a virtual consultation over plans to build...
Penicuik care home to become flats
by Marie Sharp Local Democracy Reporter
A former care home will be converted into flats, despite concerns over the loss of green space for its...
Coronavirus – impact on housing in Midlothian
by Marie Sharp Local Democracy Reporter
Delays to rebuilding the economy were branded “unacceptable” by councillors after it was revealed that planning applications face a...
Midlothian aiming for higher profile with new website
Anybody looking to start a new business, grow their existing company, relocate or keen to visit the area may be helped by a new...
A brief stay of execution in Penicuik
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...
Thousands brought in by just three parking wardens in Midlothian
by Marie Sharp Local Democracy Reporter
Three parking wardens introduced in Midlothian in April last year issued nearly 5,500 parking fines by the end...
Letter from Scotland
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...
Full steam ahead for superfast broadband along Borders Railway route
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...
Death announced of Provost Adam Montgomery
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...
Millerhill now ready to recycle food into energy
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...
Hillend Ski slope closed
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...
Doors Open Day in Midlothian
A ruined Palladian mansion, a lost garden, the Wildlife Information Centre (TWIC) and the chance to learn more about local and family history at...
Plans for Dalkeith Country Park given the green light
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,...
Midlothian looking forward to Summer of Sport
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...
Armed Forces Week marked in Penicuik
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...
Dalkeith Country Park to get a makeover
Plans submitted for development of Dalkeith Country Park
A planning application has been submitted to Midlothian Council today in preparation for a series of exciting...
NHS develops Facilities Academy partnership with council
Local authorities in Edinburgh and Midlothian along with Edinburgh College have joined forces with NHS Lothian to develop a new Facilities Academy which will...
Midlothian Council fined for data breach
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...
Midlothian approve plans for waste treatment facility
The Midlothian Council Planning Committee today unanimously granted planning permission in principle for modern, efficient waste treatment facilities to be constructed near the site...
Food Waste contract under discussion
Four contractors have been invited to take part in competitive dialogue to determine which one of them will deliver facilities to treat food waste...
Midlothian blacking out for Earth Hour
Lights are set to go out across Midlothian on Saturday March 26th as the Council and local residents show their support for...
Snowsport centre gets national backing
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...
Edinburgh Job – Records Officer Loanhead
Midlothian Council have a job available in Loanhead
This is what the advert says:-
Fixed Term initially for 6 months
Salary: £27,106 - £29,642 You...
Zero Waste making progress in Edinburgh
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...
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