The Latest Breaking News from Midlothian Council

Midlothian mum says her autistic son is scared of mouldy house that's 'falling apart'

Laura Carruthers, 27, has described her situation as a ‘nightmare’ as her Danderhall flat has become covered in damp and mould – a problem she first raised with the council in 2017.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 22, 2023

East Lothian's £11.3m levelling-up grant described as 'small beer' by MP - as neighbouring council gets nothing

While East Lothian Council's bid was successful neighbouring Midlothian Council were unsuccessful in their bid for cash to help with major road improvements and have expressed their disappointment and frustration at the decision

Edinburgh Live · Jan 20, 2023

Gutted single Edinburgh mum-of-four left with £600 bill after pothole wrecks car

The mum-of-four who now stays in Mayfield, Midlothian told how she heard a clunk as the car hit and then couldn't steer properly when she continued along the road.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 18, 2023

Midlothian Corsa owner has car stripped for parts after hitting pothole

The car owner said that he had struck a pothole and had left his car on a quieter street adjacent to his home whilst he awaited for a tyre fitter to come and fix his vehicle.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 7, 2023

Hotel plans for Midlothian office next to church lodged with council

Last year the ground floor of the building was given the go ahead to be turned into a restaurant despite concerns from neighbouring church over the noise from ventilators affecting services

Edinburgh Live · Dec 23, 2022

New Midlothian primary school site included in housing estate plans

Details of the new housing estate on the edge of Auchendinny have been lodged with planners and reveal a new school site and plans to introduce shared surface streets which should slow traffic down

Edinburgh Live · Dec 22, 2022

Midlothian mum separated from young daughter after moving into 'hellhole' flat

Claire Williams moved into her two-bedroom flat in Loanhead just over a month ago and shortly after making the move, discovered several major issues with the condition of the property

Edinburgh Live · Dec 20, 2022

Midlothian council leader slams £140m Rwanda flight policy amid cost of living crisis

Midlothian Council faces a budget gap of more than £13million next year but while councillors argued about who was to blame for the lack of cash Labour group leader Derek Milligan said the people who were not to blame were 'Midlothian tax payers'

Edinburgh Live · Dec 14, 2022

Midlothian memorial to child miner slaves wins national award

Danderhall Guerilla Gardeners were set up after the community adopted its own public spaces to stop the local authority using pesticide on the land

Edinburgh Live · Nov 29, 2022

Homeless death rates in Midlothian highest in country, according to new report

One in 22 homeless deaths identified in Scotland last year happened in Midlothian according to the National Register of Scotland

Edinburgh Live · Nov 23, 2022