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Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh Live
National
Marie Sharp

Midlothian Council Election 2022: Water-logged pitch and secret school site

A water-logged football pitch and mystery surrounding the location of a new secondary school have dominated the news in this ward over the last year.

Midlothian West ward stretches from Loanhead and Bilston in the north to Rosewell in the south.

Last year Loanhead Miners Youth Football Club had to cancel games because rain water-logged their pitch and calls for an all-weather replacement were rejected by councillors amid concern it would lead to more clubs demanding upgrades.

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