Protestors gathered outside Midlothian Council's headquarters this morning as communities pleaded not to lose crucial funding which supports the most vulnerable residents.
Councillors were asked to put a savings plan which would see community grants, teaching jobs, music lessons and library services axed or cut out for public consultation as they face a budget gap of over £14million next year.
But they faced a noisy protest as they met in the council chambers, in Dalkeith, and heard two delegations before debating the document.
