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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.

 Midlothian
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It's Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week. Midlothian’s Sam Gough is an ambassador for this empowering week. She is a blind athlete who is passionate about making sport accessible and inclusive to all.
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Garden waste: depending on when you put your brown bin out, final collections in 2026 will take place between Monday 2 November and Friday 13 November. Check your calendar & make sure you don’t miss it: ow.ly/SfZB5102q2P
Partial view of a brown garden waste bin against a green background. Text reads: Garden Waste; Don't miss your last collection of 2026. Logos for Recycle For Midlothian, and Midlothian Council are displayed, along with url for the council's garden waste page: midlothian.gov.uk/garden-waste

ALT Partial view of a brown garden waste bin against a green background. Text reads: Garden Waste; Don't miss your last collection of 2026. Logos for Recycle For Midlothian, and Midlothian Council are displayed, along with url for the council's garden waste page: midlothian.gov.uk/garden-waste

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🚴 The Tour de France is coming to Midlothian on 2 July 2027 Find out what it means for your community: 📍 Newtongrange Lib, 10 Nov, 5-7pm 📍 Gorebridge Lib, 12 Nov, 5-7pm More dates: midlothian.gov.uk/TourdeFran… 💼 Business event: locateinmidlothian.co.uk/tou… #TourdeFrance #Midlothian
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It’s Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week. This year’s theme is all about making whatever movement you choose work for you. Midlothian Sport & Leisure's community gyms, pools, classes, and activities can help you get started: ow.ly/mcVN5101Hq5 #SheCanSheWill
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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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Have your say Before a planning application is submitted in early 2027, we're inviting local people to comment on designs for the replacement Beeslack Community High School. 📅 11 Nov 📍 Bilston Primary 🕞 3.30pm-8pm #BeeslackCommunityHighSchool #Beeslack #Midlothian
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ALT Long green metal building with large windows reflecting trees under a cloudy sky.

Modern two-storey green building with large windows and outdoor staircases surrounded by a manicured lawn and small trees under a clear sky.

ALT Modern two-storey green building with large windows and outdoor staircases surrounded by a manicured lawn and small trees under a clear sky.

Modern courtyard with tall green buildings on both sides, featuring trees and shrubs along a winding gravel path under a bright sky.

ALT Modern courtyard with tall green buildings on both sides, featuring trees and shrubs along a winding gravel path under a bright sky.

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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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🚧 REMINDER: Ramsay Croft car park, Dalkeith, will be closed to vehicles over four weekends from 24 Oct to 15 Nov while resurfacing works take place. 🚗 Please note North Wynd car park will have parking charges suspended on Saturday 31st October (Sunday is Free of charge).
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Garden waste: depending on when you put your brown bin out, final collections in 2026 will take place between Monday 2 November and Friday 13 November. Check your calendar & make sure you don’t miss it: ow.ly/SfZB5102q2P
Partial view of a brown garden waste bin against a green background. Text reads: Garden Waste; Don't miss your last collection of 2026. Logos for Recycle For Midlothian, and Midlothian Council are displayed, along with url for the council's garden waste page: midlothian.gov.uk/garden-waste

ALT Partial view of a brown garden waste bin against a green background. Text reads: Garden Waste; Don't miss your last collection of 2026. Logos for Recycle For Midlothian, and Midlothian Council are displayed, along with url for the council's garden waste page: midlothian.gov.uk/garden-waste

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Garden waste: depending on when you put your brown bin out, final collections in 2026 will take place between Monday 2 November and Friday 13 November. Check your calendar & make sure you don’t miss it: ow.ly/SfZB5102q2P
Partial view of a brown garden waste bin against a green background. Text reads: Garden Waste; Don't miss your last collection of 2026. Logos for Recycle For Midlothian, and Midlothian Council are displayed, along with url for the council's garden waste page: midlothian.gov.uk/garden-waste

ALT Partial view of a brown garden waste bin against a green background. Text reads: Garden Waste; Don't miss your last collection of 2026. Logos for Recycle For Midlothian, and Midlothian Council are displayed, along with url for the council's garden waste page: midlothian.gov.uk/garden-waste

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Vogrie Autumn Forest Bathing: slow down and connect more deeply with nature by enjoying a quiet, gentle and mindful guided walk in the grounds of Vogrie Country Park. With Wild Rose Forest Therapy. Saturday 28 November, 10:30am-12:30pm. Tickets £25.63 via ow.ly/Ue4E5102p7o
View from one of Vogrie's woodland paths showing rich autumnal yellows in the canopy, and drifts of red and orange fallen leaves lying thick on the ground.

ALT View from one of Vogrie's woodland paths showing rich autumnal yellows in the canopy, and drifts of red and orange fallen leaves lying thick on the ground.

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🌧️🧥 Children and staff at Scots Corner ELC in Penicuik are ready for outdoor learning thanks to funding from Cllr Pauline Winchester's environmental pot. Cllr Winchester is our Armed Forces and Veterans Champion. New waterproofs will support children from military families. ☔🌳
A group of young children wearing matching purple striped raincoats and boots walk single file along a leaf-covered forest path beside a small stream.

ALT A group of young children wearing matching purple striped raincoats and boots walk single file along a leaf-covered forest path beside a small stream.

Councillor Pauline Winchester with staff from Scots Corner Early Learning Centre following the presentation of funding for new outdoor clothing and equipment. From left to right are: Bridget Gettings, Learning Assistant ASN, Courteney Robertson, Early Years Practitioner, Councillor Pauline Winchester, Evelyn Kerry Dickson, Early Years Practitioner & Parent of the service, Jenna Hamilton, Early Years Practitioner and Stacey Burns-Clark, Early Years Centre Manager.

ALT Councillor Pauline Winchester with staff from Scots Corner Early Learning Centre following the presentation of funding for new outdoor clothing and equipment. From left to right are: Bridget Gettings, Learning Assistant ASN, Courteney Robertson, Early Years Practitioner, Councillor Pauline Winchester, Evelyn Kerry Dickson, Early Years Practitioner & Parent of the service, Jenna Hamilton, Early Years Practitioner and Stacey Burns-Clark, Early Years Centre Manager.

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Last day to nominate a deserving young person or group for the Midlothian Young People Awards! Don't miss this opportunity to recognise and celebrate their achievements, contributions and positive impact on the community. 🔗More info and nominate: midlothian.gov.uk/MYPA
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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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ALT Two young children, a girl with braided hair and a blonde boy, sit at a classroom table smiling and looking attentively forward.

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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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