Midlothian Council

Tell us what's happening in your area.

Midlothian Council and Cruden celebrate completion of energy-efficient Passivhau...

The project is gathering the stories and experiences of local families.

Appeal for volunteers to contribute to new child poverty project

The nest was spotted on the house in Tipperwell Way. (Pic Google Maps)

Happy hour as window work approved despite presence of house martin nest

An artist's impression of new Mayfield community campus. (Pic: Midlothian Council)

Mayfield campus is given the green light

Members of the planning committee unanimously backed the recommendation. (Google Maps)

Women’s Aid get go ahead to move into nursery

The event is being held at Penicuik High School on Thursday between 4.30pm and 7.30pm.

Drop-in to discuss high school redevelopment

Pictured are the first district heating pipes being laid at Shawfair.

Councillors updated on net zero progress

Windsor Square, Penicuik, will have new flats craned into place. (Google Maps)

New Penicuik housing will be built in factory

The trees felled were on land off Newbattle Road, in a conservation area. Photo: Google Maps.

Council acts after someone pours 'weedkiller' in trees

Danderhall Guerrilla Gardeners' young volunteers received certificates after giving up their holiday time to help turn a derelict site into community woodlands.

'Guerrilla Gardeners' take over derelict site as woodland

Gail McElroy who manages the council’s Trading Standards team and Councillor Stuart McKenzie with just some of the 2,300 illegal vapes seized from local retailers over the past year.

Council seizes more than 2,300 vapes from local retailers

Gorebridge mum Sarah Murray, pictured inset with her football loving daughters Lucie (left) and Sophie, is angry at the state of the Midlothian Council football pitches at Gore Glen.

Unplayable pitches leave football-mad twin girls without matches

The youngsters spent some of their Easter holiday planting the trees.

Guerrilla Gardeners take over derelict site as woods

The pavement parking ban in Midlothian comes into force from Monday, April 1.

Another local authority introduces pavement parking ban

Former Scotts Caravans site in Mayfield, Dalkeith, has been refused permission for housing. (Google Maps)

Bid for homes on former caravan sales site rejected

Councillor Connor McManus is pictured handing over the award at the school.

School wins silver accreditation for inclusivity
Midlothian Council’s Equalities Champion Councillor Connor McManus, pictured third on left, returned to his alma mater, Penicuik High, recently to award the school its Silver Charter Status from LGBT Youth Scotland.
Mark Dowie

Midlothian Energy site is nearly ready to produce heating. (Pic: Vattenfall)

Low carbon heating network almost ready

The Midlothian Energy site is nearly ready to produce heating. Picture: Vattenfall

New green energy network to heat homes nearly ready

The Smarts with maintenance manager Jim Ross and Andrew Robbins.

Tenants give top marks for house improvements

Newbattle High School. (Google Maps)

Praise for school's focus on attainment

Councillor Willie McEwan asked officers to consider leaving patrol cars parked in places affected by crime.

Parked police cars could be used to tackle anti-social behaviour

Picture shows how solar panels will look on roof of Newtongrange Parish Church.

Landmark miners' church wins fight for solar panels

The shop is within the Dalkeith House and Park Conservation Area. (Google Maps)

Scent shop owner gets two weeks to take down sign

The project included the planting of hedge saplings and bulbs.

Partnership project primes park for spring

Newtongrange Parish Church. (Google Maps)

Village church fight for solar panels backed by mining museum

planners said the black and white sign did not reflect the traditional features of the area’s shop fronts. (Google Maps)

Scent shop facing court action

South church hall, West Street, Penicuik, before it was converted into housing

Developers under fire after destroying 180-year-old Gothic church hall doors
Midlothian planners described the move as an ‘unacceptable loss’
Marie Sharp, LDR

Work has stopped at the Stewart Milne construction site on Edgemont Road in Danderhall. (Image: LDR)

Councils could be left to pick up the pieces after Stewart Milne collapse

JCB Pothole Pro driver Stuart Dunlop (behind the wheel) is pictured with Mikey Hill, of Midlothian Council's roads service in the centre, along with David Stewart of the AA’s patrol team and Robin Bryant, far left, the joint MD of Scot JCB. Stuart, Mike and the roads team were about to tackle potholes just outside Carrington.

Pothole target reached and breached thanks to 'The Tarminator'

Responses to the survey can be submitted up until January 31.

Midlothian Council opens survey on housing allocation policy

Penicuik town centre could benefit from end to empty property relief. (Google Maps)

Councillors approve rate relief cut for owners of empty buildings

Councillors discussed the issue at Midlothian Council headquarters in Dalkeith today, Tuesday, December 19.

Plans for rent control zones put on hold

Couple win planning appeal for house extension

Planners refused the application, saying the site proposed for the house was earmarked for trees.

Dad’s bid to build home for son refused over trees

Destination Hillend will replace the Midlothian Snowsports Centre, with the two-storey building including accommodation, ski-hire, climbing facilities, a soft play, dining and retail. Picture: Smith Scott Mullan Associates

Plans for new two-storey sports centre approved by council

Former petrol station site's future now lies with Scottish Ministers.

Bid to turn Christmas trees site into permanent home

The winners and runners-up are pictured with the Provost and Lord Lieutenant, Lt Col Richard Callander.

Inspirational young people honoured at this year's Midlothian Young People Award...

The new town of Shawfair has a planned education campus in its masterplan.

New secondary school plans in doubt

Violence in schools is increasing in Midlothian.

Schools dealing with sharp rise in ‘distressed’ behaviour

Councillor Stuart McKenzie. (Midlothian Council)

Consultation on council's housing process

Care services across the area have been praised despite the challenges they face. (Google Maps)

Report praises work of social work and care staff

Midlothian Council headquarters - councillors have agreed to hold off on a tourist tax for now.

Tourist tax in Midlothian could cost more than it raises

‘Rural’ house gets go ahead on appeal

Councillor Connor McManus was left frustrated after he was told he could not vote over local issue pic contributor PERMISSION FOR USE FREE FOR ALL LDR PARTNERS

Councillor's anger after he was denied chance to vote

Pictured left to right are: Broomieknowe Gardens resident Diane Smith, Midlothian Council’s Cabinet Member with responsibility for roads, Cllr Dianne Alexander, JCB Pothole Pro driver Stuart Dunlop and roads crew members Dougie Hall and Sam McLean.

Council's 'Tarminator' pot hole killer repairs almost 2,000 holes in six months

South church hall, West Street, Penicuik, after conversion. Photo by LDR

Original doors ordered to return at Gothic church hall conversion

Councillor Ellen Scott welcomed wider access to the software.

Families to get wider access to literacy support software

Penicuik Care home gets go-ahead despite objections

Councillor Stuart McKenzie and Nick Clater, Midlothian’s head of adult services, at No11. (pic PR)

Recovery hub saved lives during drugs crisis

Midlothian Council leader Councillor Kelly Parry.

Fastest growing local authority wants more funding

Danderhall Community Hub car park has seen shrubs overgrown with weeds.

Anger over state of community campus grounds

County records four drug deaths in a month

New ‘modern’ houses get go ahead despite road safety fears

Scotts Caravans site in Mayfield, Dalkeith, has been put forward for housing. (Google Maps)

Bid for 78 houses at caravan sales site

Councillor Ellen Scott.

Councillor appointed to community trust's board of trustees