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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
Joined March 2010
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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
Two young children, a girl with braided hair and a blonde boy, sit at a classroom table smiling and looking attentively forward.

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
Man wearing an orange safety vest sitting in the driver's seat of a vehicle, smiling and holding the steering wheel inside a parked van.

ALT Man wearing an orange safety vest sitting in the driver's seat of a vehicle, smiling and holding the steering wheel inside a parked van.

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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
Healthcare worker wearing blue gloves prepares to administer a vaccine injection into a patient's upper arm.

ALT Healthcare worker wearing blue gloves prepares to administer a vaccine injection into a patient's upper arm.

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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.

Wooden sign reading 'Vogrie Country Park Midlothian Council' mounted on a stone wall surrounded by purple flowers.

ALT Wooden sign reading 'Vogrie Country Park Midlothian Council' mounted on a stone wall surrounded by purple flowers.

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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
Group of twelve diverse adults standing in a line inside a bright room with wooden floors and a large TV screen behind them.

ALT Group of twelve diverse adults standing in a line inside a bright room with wooden floors and a large TV screen behind them.

Two healthcare workers sitting behind a table with health brochures in a community centre with blue walls and informational posters.

ALT Two healthcare workers sitting behind a table with health brochures in a community centre with blue walls and informational posters.

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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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ALT Close-up of a wooden sign reading 'Vogrie Country Park Midlothian Council' mounted on a stone wall with purple flowers nearby.

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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.

ALT 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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