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Midlothian council staff to get 35 per cent petrol allowance rise as carers forced to walk to work

The council is one of the first to temporarily increase its mileage allowance to bring workers in line with NHS staff but it could mean employees face additional tax demands.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 29, 2022

REVEALED: How women are sidelined for top council roles across Scotland

LESS than a fifth of Scotland’s councils have a gender balance in their top leadership roles with a staggering 60 per cent having only a third of…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 12, 2022

Gender-balanced Midlothian leadership sets 'gold standard' for governments

Following local government elections Midlothian Council now has a female Provost, council leader and chief executive along with a 50/50 split of male and female cabinet leaders

Edinburgh Live · Jun 8, 2022

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Midlothian Council gets all-female leadership as new members take their posts

The new SNP minority administration also boasts a gender-equal cabinet as it takes the helm at Midlothian Council after returning the biggest number of councillors at the recent local authority elections

Edinburgh Live · May 24, 2022

SNP take control of council after five years of 'Better Together' deal

THE SNP have taken control of a council previously run by a “Better Together” arrangement of Unionist parties – with women dominating the…

The National (Scotland) · May 24, 2022

Labour deny U-turn on Anas Sarwar's council coalitions pledge despite SNP talks

THE SNP have said “constructive” discussions are under way with Labour in town halls as they look to work together to tackle the cost-of-living…

The National (Scotland) · May 15, 2022

Labour concede defeat in 'Better Together council' as SNP take top spot

LABOUR has conceded defeat in a “Better Together” council ruled by Unionist parties until the SNP took over as the largest party in the area.

The National (Scotland) · May 9, 2022

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What Midlothian councillors each spent £50,000 community fund on

Midlothian Council gave each elected member £50,000 from its local environment fund to allocate to community projects during the pandemic but while some ensured everything was spent, others still had plenty left in the pot as late as last month

Edinburgh Live · May 2, 2022

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

Midlothian West ward is due to have a new secondary school to replace Beeslack High School but the site has been kept under wraps leading to some criticism

Edinburgh Live · Apr 29, 2022

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