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The Latest Breaking News from Midlothian Council

Health bosses could scrap Midlothian extra care housing plans over funding row

The additional support needs housing is part of a £17m redevelopment plan by Midlothian Council for the Old Dalkeith High School site which is also providing new council homes

Edinburgh Live

Abandoned former asylum near Edinburgh saved after council announce purchase order

The historic Mavisbank House near Lasswade could be saved after decades of neglect after Midlothian Council announced plans to carry out a compulsory purchase order

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian couple who built sunroom could face court as council cracks down on planning breaches

Councillors were told enforcement notices were issued to home owners followed by £2,000 Fixed Penalty Notices but neither responded nor did they take action required

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Midlothian Council warned cuts to services for most vulnerable could cost lives

The decision to cut £250,000 of funding from community and lifelong learning was taken an hour before a public council meeting last month and not included in proposed cuts put to the public in January

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh weather as Storm Larisa looms bringing snow and ice this weekend

The city of Edinburgh is expected to be hit with strong winds and heavy snow over the weekend, as the March freeze upgrades to Storm Larisa - as travel warnings are issued.

Edinburgh Live

Angry Midlothian resident says workers 'trampled her flowers and left pipes in her garden'

Marie Dufty had been left distraught after claiming that her pride and joy back garden was trampled over by contractors for Midlothian Council during roofing work being carried out next door.

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian Council 'sorry' after removing flowers volunteers spent two years planting

A spokesperson for Midlothian Council confirmed they are 'really sorry' for the lack of communication and that the flowers and trees were removed with the intention of putting them back.

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Scots woman who cannot get down stairs 'trapped in own home' waiting for new council house

Laura Wilson is unable to get down the stairs without help after her diagnosis with fixed dystonia, and Functional Neurologic Disorders in June 2021.

Daily Record

Scotland snow forecast names full list of areas caught in four-day weather warning

Parts of Scotland have already woken up to thick snow this morning as forecasters warn of days of flurries.

Daily Record

Midlothian council leader pays tribute to 'inspirational' First Minister

Councillor Kelly Parry says Nicola Sturgeon paved the way for her and her SNP colleagues across Scotland to win elections

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian charities to protest 'catastrophic cuts' as all funding is slashed

The cuts forecast by Midlothian Council will see a 100 per cent reduction to grants received by large and small charitable groups triggering a backlash from some of the area's most valued good causes.

Edinburgh Live

Spiralling cost of Midlothian's Destination Hillend ski project revealed in private report

Councillors have scrapped plans to run their own glamping site and offer upmarket bar and corporate facilities and will charge visitors to use the car park at new upgraded ski centre

Edinburgh Live

New 'alpine coaster' at Midlothian Snowsports Centre to be unveiled in October

As part of the re-development of the Midlothian Snowsports Centre near Hillend, plans for the coaster, which carries individuals down a slope and in a huge loop, were drawn up years ago.

Edinburgh Live

Anger as Midlothian YMCA shuts school clubs and sells up building

The chairman of Penicuik YMCA/YWCA has accused the council of 'systematically eroding' funding for the charity's operations which contributed to it going into debt

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Desperate mum says school bullies strangled and cut daughter, 6, with scissors

A parent from Midlothian has revealed the injuries her daughter has sustained at school, following a period of bullying and falling from a height

Daily Record

Horrified Scots mum says young daughter 'strangled and attacked' by school bullies

The terrified parent says she has been reduced to tears following several incidents at her daughter's primary school.

Edinburgh Live

Horrified Midlothian mum says young daughter 'strangled and attacked' at school

The terrified parent says she has been reduced to tears following several incidents at her daughter's primary school in the last year which have led to her coming home with cuts and bruises

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian's Hillend ski slope upgrade 'should be shelved' over cost of living crisis

Former Midlothian Provost Councillor Peter Smaill says the costs of the project are likely to continue rising and questioned whether the council would have the cash for it as it grapples with a £14m budget deficit in the coming year

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Edinburgh Live

Midlothian plan to cut teachers, libraries and music lessons sparks protest

Teaching jobs, the closure of school libraries and axing of community librarians and school crossing patrols are all in the savings proposal which will now be put out for public consultation

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian nursery worker slapped child's hand and caused them 'distress'

Tanya Hunter was given a three-year warning on her registration following a hearing with the Scottish Social Services Council. The incident took place in October 2022 at a nursery in Bonnyrigg

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian council worker and company boss acquitted of bribery over £2m jobs

The Crown claimed that Mr McGowan, a director of a firm called MM Repair Services Ltd, gave a "financial advantage" of £131,652.90 to his co-accused, a Midlothian Council employee.

Daily Record

Scots mum says autistic son is terrified of mouldy house that's 'falling apart'

Laura Carruthers has described her situation as a ‘nightmare’ as her flat has become covered in damp and mould.

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian mum says her autistic son is scared of mouldy house that's 'falling apart'

Laura Carruthers, 27, has described her situation as a ‘nightmare’ as her Danderhall flat has become covered in damp and mould – a problem she first raised with the council in 2017.

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian's £11.3m levelling-up grant described as 'small beer' by MP - as neighbouring council gets nothing

While East Lothian Council's bid was successful neighbouring Midlothian Council were unsuccessful in their bid for cash to help with major road improvements and have expressed their disappointment and frustration at the decision

Edinburgh Live

Gutted single Edinburgh mum-of-four left with £600 bill after pothole wrecks car

The mum-of-four who now stays in Mayfield, Midlothian told how she heard a clunk as the car hit and then couldn't steer properly when she continued along the road.

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