Midlothian Council

Councils and public services face disruption after Microsoft outage

Councillor Derek Milligan outside Midlothian House in Dalkeith. Photo by Scott Louden.

'Funding scandal' putting Midlothian buses at risk, Labour claim

Midlothian Council to consider on street parking charges

BBC star welcomes council takeover of historic Midlothian house

Kelly Parry hopes there will be some clarity 'sooner rather than later'

'Council shake-up could deter would-be candidates for 2027 elections'

Alternative measures are being given time to take affect before a final decision on speed bumps is made

Plans for speed bumps in tiny Midlothian village paused

Midlothian House, Dalkeith.

School transport cuts save £1m but council still faces huge overspend

Fly tipping has become a problem for councils across the Lothians.

Extra powers to tackle environmental crime in Midlothian

A Bonnyrigg homeowner has appealed after planners refused to allow them to build a porch – ruling it was 30 centimetres too wide.

Homeowner launches appeal after porch deemed 30cm too wide

The Lansdown Racket Centre will be run on a not-for-profit basis

New community tennis and padel centre moves step closer

Further changes have been announced affecting Midlothian bus links

New Midlothian hospital services announced following backlash

A Polestar car

Council slammed for buying expensive car as pupils lose free transport

Parents have confront Midlothian council bosses over changes to school transport plans made over the summer break which they say will leave their children stranded.

Hundreds of pupils denied free school transport under new policy

St David's RC High School in Dalkeith

Fury as school buses fail to turn up leaving pupils 'stranded'

Parents have confront Midlothian council bosses over changes to school transport plans made over the summer break which they say will leave their children stranded.

Parents confront council bosses over changes to school transport plan

The blaze broke out at the property in the early hours of Friday morning.

Dalkeith family home destroyed by suspected lightning strike fire
Fire crews rushed to a Dalkeith home after it was reportedly struck by lightning causing a huge blaze
Callum McCormack

Midlothian Council has announced funding for two new direct bus services to the Royal Infirmary

New Royal Infirmary bus services secured after cuts backlash

Crawlees Road will see an increase in traffic if the roadworks go ahead

Midlothian 926-home development delayed as traffic concerns cited

Saltersgate School is part of the Dalkeith Sports Community Campus.

Travellers site forces pupils to find alternative fire alarm meet spot

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

Penny Wilson lives in a street blighted by anti-social behaviour

OAP feeling trapped in flat amid 'nightmare' anti-social behaviour

The small community, which is near Vogrie Country Park, wanted speed bumps put in.

Midlothian village to get street lights after van hit twice this year

Straiton Retail Park in Midlothian.

Shoplifting up by nearly 50 per cent as cost of living hits stores

Youths destroyed a seating area in Dalkeith town centre on Saturday night

Dalkeith balaclava-clad youths warned CCTV will track them down

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 Window Cleaning has been cleaning dirt off of vital road signs, with the work being praised by locals.

Window cleaning firm takes on 'neglected' Midlothian road signs

Alex Wilson's mum, Jane, is a current patient at the Loanesk Ward

Residents back calls to save 'home from home' palliative care ward
The changes are part of a reorganisation of palliative care services in Midlothian which will see more end of life care being delivered at home
Rachel Fergusson

Trainspotting author backs Leith bid to become UK Town of Culture 2028

Residents are urging Midlothian Council and Persimmon Homes to take ownership over the issues at King's Meadow estate

Gorebridge residents 'caught in the middle' in housing estate row

A local businessman has accused Midlothian Council of manipulating a vote on his plans to build housing on a former gas works with ‘inflammatory language’ and a flawed process. Picture: Midlothian Council building in Dalkeith.

Gas work housing rejected over ‘significant harm’ to woodlands

Mount Esk Nursey is being redesignated to local primary school

Nursery school to be taken under the leadership of a local school

Scotland have discovered their Nations League fixture list following Thursday's draw.

Local councils reject Scotland World Cup public holiday

Children from Loretto RC Primary School, in Musselburgh, have traditionally been able to move to St David’s High School, in Dalkeith

Council agrees to cover cost of pupils attending Catholic school

Victoria is pictured with, from left to right, Cabinet Member for Active Travel Councillor Dianne Alexander, Oliver Caron-Nowak, the council’s Active Travel Marketing Officer (Schools) and Lasswade Primary Head Teacher Yvonne Gemmell.

Pupil returns to Midlothian school to celebrate competition win

Mavisbank House in Midlothian.

Campaigners welcome planning approval for historic house

Pictured: Cllr Colin Cassidy, Oliver Caron-Nowak, Kevin Lafferty and Rachael Prothero.

Step up for health with community fitness challenge

The home owner argues that the area outside his Pathhead home is used for parking and should have an EV charge.

Home owner fights for ‘cheaper’ electric charger outside his home

Gigi's restaurant in Bonnyrigg

Midlothian restaurant owners told town ‘will survive’ if they leave

Bird keepers have been urged to act following an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) near Penicuik.

Bird keepers urged to act following outbreak of bird flu

The home built on Kirkhill Terrace, Gorebridge, faces action after failing to match approved plans

Owner of 'humongous' home loses appeal bid after paying 'wrong' fee

Children from Loretto RC Primary School, in Musselburgh, have traditionally been able to move to St David’s High School, in Dalkeith

Council urged to 'see sense' and pay for school places

Councillors will consider the proposals next week.

Businessman accuses council of manipulating vote over new home plans

Members of the SSC will receive less than a 4000 allocation for each group game.

Midlothian Council to explore live stream events for World Cup

Midlothian Council headquarters in Dalkeith

‘Robust’ action needed over antisocial council tenants

In the picture from left to right are Councillor Stuart McKenzie, Midlothian Council’s Capital Projects Lead Officer Barry Stuart, and Ogilvie Construction Project Manager Bernard McLaughlan

Midlothian's most ambitious Passivhaus development ready for handover

Pupils at Newtongrange Primary School enjoying the new trim trail

Midlothian pupils reap the benefits of outdoor learning with newly extended play...

The Dog Day Care Centre in Gorebridge has been operating for 20 years.

Dog day care centre appeals over new accommodation bid

The planned new relief road in Midlothian next to the City of Edinburgh Council.

Planned new £55 million road to help ease bypass congestion

Pictured are last year’s award winners. (Pic: Lee Live)

Deadline extended for young people award nominations

Fines of £100 come into force from September 1 (Pic: Scott Louden)

Over £110,000 in pavement parking fines issued to drivers

An artist’s impression of how Midlothian House will look

First look at £12.6million Midlothian Council HQ makeover

From left to right are: Council Leader Councillor Kelly Parry, Midlothian Snowsports Centre Manager Danny Burnett, Capital Projects Lead Andrew Souter and Cabinet Member for Tourism Councillor Colin Cassidy.

Much to celebrate as Scotland's first alpine coaster turns one

The business operates from premises on Clerk Street. (Pic: Google Maps)

Car hire firm given 300m street parking ban

Last year’s winners at the awards ceremony at Rosslyn Chapel pictured with the Lord-Lieutenant and Midlothian Provost Picture: Lee Live

Young People Awards are up for grabs for Midlothian talent

Midlothian Council Leader Councillor Kelly Parry is pictured with Workshops Team Leader Chris Thomas.

Cleaner, greener council vans hit the road in Midlothian

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