Derek Milligan

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Midlothian councillors call for bus concession scheme review

Midlothian House, Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith is under scaffolding as work is undertaken on building

Midlothian Council faces backlash over World Cup flag warning to staff

The tree was initially planted on a plot next to the graves of David's in-laws (left) before being moved to behind the family plot (right).

Family upset after tree planted next to loved one's grave

MIdlothian Council HQ. (Pic: Google Maps)

Councillors back 10% council tax rise

The figures were conveyed to councillors in a recent report. (Google Maps)

Councillors hear of sharp rise in the number of exclusions in Midothian schools

The ban will apply from this Monday, April 1.

Pavement parking ban to come into force next week

The row broke out due to proposals to cover the path between Rosewell and Auchendinny with Flexipave at a cost of £550,000.

Footpath sparks furious row over ‘undemocratic’ decision

Inspector McArthur-Kerr told the board: Hate has no place in society and Midlothian police will actively pursue offenders and report criminality where evidence supports this"

Plans for rent control zones put on hold

Willian Kivlin was named as a Local Hero by business leaders this year.

Midlothian Local Hero loses appeal over park cafe

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Health chiefs urged to reject reduced Midlothian Council funding offer

Midlothian Council chief executive Dr Grace Vickers.

Biggest challenge in years says council chief

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

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

Anger as officers bring in ‘cartel’ to build Easthouses school

Midlothian Council's HQ, Midlothian House, Dalkeith.

Fuel allowance increase for Midlothian Council workers

The tree house in Eskbank.

Eskbank treehouse owner wins appeal against demolition

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Midlothian carers can’t afford fuel to drive to their clients
Carers are being forced to give up their cars and walk to the homes of patients because of the high cost of fuel, health bosses have been told.
Marie Sharp, LDR

Midlothian councillors meeting virtually online.

Midlothian Council remote meetings continue amid concern at cost of hybrid plans

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

Bonnyrigg football club’s achievements recognised by Midlothian Council

The eight SNP councillors elected to Midlothian Council.

Council election reaction: SNP set to take control in Midlothian

Derek Milligan outside the polling station at Lasswade Centre yesterday.

Voter turnout steady across Midlothian

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’

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Rosewell pharmacy row leads to calls for a national review

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

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

Gorebridge chicken shed site decision a ‘travesty of justice’

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Minority administration Labour budget rejected by Midlothian councillors

Stock photo of fly-tipping.

New crime team to clean up Midlothian and bring in cash

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

'Hour-long queues for medicine in Bonnyrigg'
People are having to queue outside for up to an hour to pick up prescriptions in Bonnyrigg it has been claimed.
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

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Midlothian Council leader warns of serious financial challenges

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

Spread a little kindness this New Year in Midlothian by volunteering

The site of the former Wellington School.

Wellington School homes plan rejected

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

Bonnyrigg councillor Derek Milligan (Labour).

Midlothian Council leader recovering from heart surgery

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Midlothian council leader Derek Milligan undergoes major heart surgery

£756,000 approved for addition health worker roles

Funding for extra health workers in Midlothian

Deryck Schendel from Taylor Wimpey presents the defibrillator to Councillor Derek Milligan

Taylor Wimpey donates lifesaving defibrillator in Lasswade

The flyover will not open until 2027

Sheriffhall flyover given approval

Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com. Photo courtesy of Tour of Britain.

Midlothian set to welcome Tour of Britain cyclists

House plan was likened to a home in Malibu - minus the miles of golden sandy beaches.

Pathhead house plan likened to a 'Malibu beach house'

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

"Malibu" cottage extension in Pathhead approved despite concerns

Stock photo by John Devlin.

Low number of registered Long Covid sufferers in Midlothian

Midlothian Council HQ, Midlothian House, Dalkeith.

Midlothian Council officials asked to be "more careful" after job advert row

Midlothian Council leader Derek Milligan.

Remote working future for Midlothian Council's workforce

Each pot hole costs an average £40 to fix

Midlothian councillors veto £40k a year business manager job

The hire e-bikes have become targets for vandals

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

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

Bonnyrigg school demolition work starts this week

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

Bonnyrigg councillor Derek Milligan (Labour)

Midlothian Council approves new digital strategy

Cllr Derek Milligan (Labour)

Setting the standards for waste services in Midlothian

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...

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Midlothian health chiefs raise concerns about elderly people trapped indoors by ...

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

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

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

Second Midlothian Aldi store planned for Straiton

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

Met Office snow and ice warnings spark public warning

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

Midlothian Council receives a rise in funding

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