Derek Milligan

Health chiefs urged to reject reduced Midlothian Council funding offer Marie Sharp

Midlothian Council chief executive Dr Grace Vickers.

Biggest challenge in years says council chief Marie Sharp, LDR

Councillor Kelly Parry said it was clear more was going to be needed as the country continues to struggle with rising costs.

Cost of Living plans approved by councillors Marie Sharp, LDR

A CGI artist's impression of the proposed Easthouses Primary School.

Anger as officers bring in ‘cartel’ to build Easthouses school Marie Sharp, LDR

Midlothian Council's HQ, Midlothian House, Dalkeith.

Fuel allowance increase for Midlothian Council workers Marie Sharp, LDR

The tree house in Eskbank.

Eskbank treehouse owner wins appeal against demolition Marie Sharp, LDR

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Health Midlothian carers can’t afford fuel to drive to their clients Marie Sharp, LDR

Midlothian councillors meeting virtually online.

Midlothian Council remote meetings continue amid concern at cost of hybrid plans Marie Sharp, LDR

New Dundas Park, home of Scottish League Two side Bonnyrigg Rose.

Bonnyrigg football club’s achievements recognised by Midlothian Council Marie Sharp, LDR

The eight SNP councillors elected to Midlothian Council.

Council election reaction: SNP set to take control in Midlothian Marie Sharp and Kevin Quinn

Derek Milligan outside the polling station at Lasswade Centre yesterday.

Voter turnout steady across Midlothian Marie Sharp, LDR

The SNP's commuter congestion charge would affect drivers coming into the Capital from outside the city boundary. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

SNP congestion charge plans ‘unfair’ Ian Swanson

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Rosewell pharmacy row leads to calls for a national review Marie Sharp, LDR

An application for planning permission in principle for up to eight houses at Barley Dean, near Rosewell, was initially rejected by Midlothian planners.

Houses to be built on fly-tipping site near Rosewell Marie Sharp

The land at the entrance to the village of Newlandrig, near Gorebridge.

Gorebridge chicken shed site decision a ‘travesty of justice’ Marie Sharp, LDR

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Council Minority administration Labour budget rejected by Midlothian councillors Kevin Quinn and Marie Sharp

Stock photo of fly-tipping.

New crime team to clean up Midlothian and bring in cash Marie Sharp, LDR

Bonnyrigg councillor Derek Milligan (Labour), leader of Midlothian Council.

'Hour-long queues for medicine in Bonnyrigg' Marie Sharp, LDR

Pictured from left to right are Midlothian Council’s Special Projects Co-ordinator Neil Davidson, Head of Adult and Social Care Nick Clater and Council Leader Councillor Derek Milligan.

Work underway at new care and housing development in Bonnyrigg Kevin Quinn

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Midlothian Council leader warns of serious financial challenges Kevin Quinn

Kate Keir is pictured on the right with another ward helper, Liz Ogilvie.

Spread a little kindness this New Year in Midlothian by volunteering Kevin Quinn

The site of the former Wellington School.

Wellington School homes plan rejected Marie Sharp, LDR

The proposed dog park site near Penicuik, which was granted approval by councillors on appeal.

New dog park near Penicuik given go-ahead after appeal win Marie Sharp, LDR

An artist's impression of the planned Pathhead cottage extension.

"Malibu" cottage extension in Pathhead approved despite concerns Marie Sharp, LDR

Stock photo by John Devlin.

Low number of registered Long Covid sufferers in Midlothian Marie Sharp, LDR

Midlothian Council HQ, Midlothian House, Dalkeith.

Midlothian Council officials asked to be "more careful" after job advert row Marie Sharp, LDR

Midlothian Council leader Derek Milligan.

Remote working future for Midlothian Council's workforce Marie Sharp, LDR

Each pot hole costs an average £40 to fix

News Midlothian councillors veto £40k a year business manager job Marie Sharp

The hire e-bikes have become targets for vandals

£100 Lothians GO e-bikes hire deposit blamed on ‘mindless thugs’ and vandals Marie Sharp

The former St. Mary’s Primary School building in Bonnyrigg

Bonnyrigg school demolition work starts this week Kevin Quinn

Midlothian House, the main office for Midlothian Council, Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith, could be among local authority offices re-purposed as part of town centre regeneration plans.

Regeneration opportunity for Dalkeith town centre Kevin Quinn

Bonnyrigg councillor Derek Milligan (Labour)

Midlothian Council approves new digital strategy Kevin Quinn

Cllr Derek Milligan (Labour)

Setting the standards for waste services in Midlothian Kevin Quinn

Seven year old Josslyn Miller with the letter she has sent to Cllr Derek Milligan.

Bonnyrigg pupil writes letter to Midlothian Council leader over election closure... Kevin Quinn

Stock shot by John Devlin.

Midlothian health chiefs raise concerns about elderly people trapped indoors by ... Marie Sharp, LDR

Stock photo of the old St Mary’s Primary School in Bonnyrigg.

Public to be consulted on new care facilities at Bonnyrigg school site Kevin Quinn

An artist's impression of the proposed Aldi store at Straiton.

Second Midlothian Aldi store planned for Straiton Marie Sharp, LDR

Heavy snow hit central Scotland on Monday night. Pic: Lisa Ferguson

Met Office snow and ice warnings spark public warning Jamie McKenzie

Midlothian North MSP Colin Beattie (SNP) and Midlothian Council leader, Councillor Derek Milligan (Lab).

Midlothian Council receives a rise in funding Kevin Quinn

Stock photo by Lisa Ferguson.

Midlothian Council takes away school fast food ban Marie Sharp , Local Democracy Reporting Service

Cllr Derek Milligan.

Support fund launched by Midlothian Council Kevin Quinn

Freestyle skiers including Olympian Murray Buchan try out Destination Hillend's new funslope.

Head for the hills to enjoy new funslope at Hillend Kevin Quinn

There are ups and downs at Hillend

Watch as Winter Olympics star tests the new fun slope at Hillend Stephen Wilkie