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East Lothian Council – council leader wants to remain friends
Returning East Lothian Council leader Norman Hampshire vowed to ‘remain friends’ with opposition councillors as they face tough decisions moving forward.
After weeks of meetings...
Council elections 2022 – Seven councillors stepping down in Midlothian
Seven of Midlothian’s councillors have chosen not to stand in next month’s election with all three of elected members in one ward stepping down.
Among...
Midlothian Council votes against 4.7% council tax rise
A bid to increase council tax by nearly 5% in Midlothian was narrowly defeated as councillors clashed over the charges.
The local authority’s Labour administration...
Costa drive through planned for business park near Sheriffhall roundabout
A new Costa drive-through is set to be developed as part of a small business development near Sheriffhall Roundabout.
The proposals from Buccleuch Estate are...
Platinum Jubilee holiday for schools next summer
School pupils in Midlothian will be given an extra day’s holiday next summer to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
The local authority wrote to Scottish...
Care village plans for Bonnyrigg
Plans for a new council-owned care village on the site of a former primary school received just one objection over a lack of fencing.
The...
E-bike scheme introduces £100 deposit to combat misuse
"Mindless thugs" have been blamed for a decision to introduce a £100 deposit to a publicly funded e-bike hire scheme.
Operators of the pilot GO...
Queen’s Jubilee holiday – extra day may be offered to council workers
Council workers could be given an extra day’s holiday to mark the Queen’s platinum jubilee next summer.
The UK Government has already announced plans to...
Council drone plans dropped
CONCERN about council-funded drones flying over people’s gardens has resulted in plans to use them being shelved.
Midlothian Council’s planning boss said that calls for...
Midlothian Council abolished library fines
Library fines for late returns have been abolished by Midlothian Council after they were branded “outdated” and a barrier to making the service accessible.
Councillors...
By-election in Midlothian
By Marie Sharp Local Democracy Reporter
There will be a by election after a Midlothian councillor announced that he is stepping down from his post.
The...
Midlothian Council recommend closing Glencorse Primary School
by Marie Sharp Local Democracy Reporter
A primary school with just seven pupils is to close after councillors backed education chief’s recommendations.
The closure of Glencorse...
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...
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