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Midlothian Council

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Midlothian Council provides services for more than 96,600 people living in the South East of Scotland.

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One more day to nominate a deserving young person or group for a Midlothian's Young People Award! 🏆5 inspiring categories. ✅ Nominate Individuals or youth groups 📅 Deadline Friday 30 October — don’t miss out! 🔗More info and nominate: midlothian.gov.uk/MYPA
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The council's Common Housing Register partner, Melville Housing has opened applications for 36 Mid-Market rent homes in the former Newbattle High School Site and also in Mayfield. More info and apply: melville.org.uk/mid-market-r…
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Midlothian residents are invited to take part in a consultation to help the council ensure that new homes are planned, designed and delivered to meet the needs of wheelchair users Consultation: ow.ly/spgL50ZV0Hw Deadline: Saturday 14th November.
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Two days left to nominate a deserving young person or group for a Midlothian's Young People Award! 🏆5 inspiring categories. ✅ Nominate Individuals or youth groups 📅 Deadline Friday 30 October — don’t miss out! 🔗More info and nominate: midlothian.gov.uk/MYPA
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📚 Is your child starting school in August 2027? Children born between 1 March 2027 & 29 February 2028 can start P1 next August. P1 registration opens 16-22 November 2026. Notification letters will be sent in early November. ow.ly/g8025101Ceb #Midlothian #P1Registration
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🚍 Update: Our 800 Community Bus cannot stop in Auchendinny due to a burst water pipe and road closure. Passengers should use the Glencorse Barracks stops on Edinburgh Road: ➡️ 10:10 to Penicuik ➡️ 10:26 to Pathhead via Dalkeith Timetable: midlothian.gov.uk/communityb… #CommunityBus
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Are you a private tenant? Join Home Energy Scotland's free 45 minute webinar to learn about the support available to private tenants and landlords to make homes more energy efficient. Date: Tuesday 3 November 2026 Time: 12pm or 6pm More info / Sign up: ow.ly/4GAC50ZUXVE
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💉 COVID and Flu Vaccination Pop-Up Clinic 📍 Danderhall Community Hub car park 📅 3 November 🕙 10am-3pm To check eligibility visit nhslothian.scot/vaccinations or call 0300 790 6296. #Vaccination #FluVaccine #COVIDVaccine #Danderhall #NHSLothian
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Met Office Yellow Weather Warning: Strong Winds - Vogrie will close during the day' Warning in place from 3am-9pm on Tues 27 Oct. Inspection at Vogrie on Tues afternoon to clear debris & allow park to open in evening. midlothian.gov.uk/severe-wea… #Midlothian #WeatherWarning
Yellow weather warning for strong winds on Tuesday, October 27, from 3am to 9pm in Midlothian.

ALT Yellow weather warning for strong winds on Tuesday, October 27, from 3am to 9pm in Midlothian.

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🎉 Join our biggest Falls Prevention Community Day yet! Free fitness testing, expert advice, local support, demonstrations, tea and cake. 📅 29 Oct ⏰ 10am-2pm 📍 Ladywood Leisure Centre, Penicuik #FallsPrevention #AgeingWell #Midlothian #HealthyAgeing
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More than 700 residents have helped shape priorities for Midlothian's future through the Citizens' Panel, community engagement events and a youth hackathon. Their views informed discussions at a recent Community Planning Partnership conference: ow.ly/xwMS5100Ug8
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Vogrie Country Park is open as normal this morning after safety checks found minor storm damage, now cleared from public areas. For more about what's on off at Vogrie: midlothian.gov.uk/vogrie
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Midlothian Snowsports Centre will be closed on Sunday. Vogrie will remain shut until Monday, after safety checks are carried out.
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⚠️ Midlothian is already seeing heavy rain from Storm Austen. An Amber wind warning is now in place from 9pm Sat to 9pm Sun as Storm Boelo brings potentially damaging winds. Vogrie Country Park closes from 2pm Sat until Mon morning. Advice: midlothian.gov.uk/severe-wea…
Amber weather warning for Storm Boelo from Saturday 24th to Sunday 25th October by Midlothian Council.

ALT Amber weather warning for Storm Boelo from Saturday 24th to Sunday 25th October by Midlothian Council.

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🚧 Ramsay Croft car park, Dalkeith, will be closed to vehicles over four weekends from 24 Oct to 15 Nov while resurfacing works take place. The car park will remain open Monday to Friday. Pedestrian access to the bowling club and pétanque courts will be maintained throughout.
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⚠️ Midlothian is already seeing heavy rain from Storm Austen. An Amber wind warning is now in place from 9pm Sat to 9pm Sun as Storm Boelo brings potentially damaging winds. Vogrie Country Park closes from 2pm Sat until Mon morning. Advice: midlothian.gov.uk/severe-wea…
Amber weather warning for Storm Boelo from Saturday 24th to Sunday 25th October by Midlothian Council.

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Deadline extended to Friday 30 Oct: Apologies as, like all of our online forms, the form to nominate a young person is currently down. It will be back online early next week.
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Do you know a young person who’s achieving in sports, learning, caring, volunteering, creativity or something else? Nominate them for a Midlothian's Young People Award by the end of today and give them the recognition they deserve. More info / nominate: midlothian.gov.uk/MYPA
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Do you know a young person who’s achieving in sports, learning, caring, volunteering, creativity or something else? Nominate them for a Midlothian's Young People Award by the end of today and give them the recognition they deserve. More info / nominate: midlothian.gov.uk/MYPA
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💪 How strong and steady are you? Find out at our FREE Falls Prevention Community Drop In on 29 Oct, 10am to 2pm. Fitness testing, expert advice, refreshments and tips to help you stay active and independent. 📍Ladywood Leisure Centre #FallsPrevention #AgeingWell #Midlothian
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Are you a private tenant? Join Home Energy Scotland's free 45 minute webinar to learn about the support available to private tenants and landlords to make homes more energy efficient. Date: Tuesday 3 November 2026 Time: 12pm or 6pm More info / Sign up: ow.ly/4GAC50ZUXVE
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🚧 Ramsay Croft car park, Dalkeith, will be closed to vehicles over four weekends from 24 Oct to 15 Nov while resurfacing works take place. The car park will remain open Monday to Friday. Pedestrian access to the bowling club and pétanque courts will be maintained throughout.
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