The Latest Breaking News from Midlothian Council

Midlothian council workers who suffer miscarriage to get two weeks paid leave

The council has also agreed to give couples undergoing IVF two days paid leave per cycle up to five days a year

Edinburgh Live · Aug 24, 2022

Midlothian council workers set to get paid leave during fertility treatment

Councillors are also being asked to sign up to a Pregnancy Loss Pledge which will see employees who suffer a miscarriage and their partners given up to five days paid leave

Edinburgh Live · Aug 18, 2022

Midlothian memorial for child slave miners who worked in Scotland's worst pits

A volunteers gardening group established to stop Midlothian Council spraying weedkiller in Danderhall discovered an old colliery wall leading to the stories of the children who worked there being unearthed

Edinburgh Live · Aug 9, 2022

New Midlothian council cost of living task force aims to offer food bank alternative

Councillors will focus on alternatives to food banks, which they were told are facing drops in donations and rising demands as they look for ways to support struggling citizens

Edinburgh Live · Jun 29, 2022

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

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

Dalkeith Fire Station could move to new site over roof safety fears

Concern over the safety of concrete panels blamed for a school roof collapsing have delayed repairs to fire station and forced bosses to consider alternatives, such as a joint station with other emergency services.

Edinburgh Live · May 31, 2022

Midlothian takeaway banned from selling hot food during school hours

Midlothian Council has guidance against new hot food takeaways being allowed to open within 400 metres of schools to protect the health of young people and the community

Edinburgh Live · May 27, 2022

Midlothian council sticks with virtual meetings as £200,000 hybrid costs 'prohibitive'

Midlothian Council axed its webcast service just before the pandemic but while it cost £11,000 a year the annual charge for using a new service is being estimated at £96,000

Edinburgh Live · May 26, 2022

Midlothian football club's historic achievement recognised by council

As well as promising to support Bonnyrigg Rose with the great benefits and challenges of promotions, councillors backed a call for a formal celebration of their achievement as the first Midlothian club to reach the national league

Edinburgh Live · May 25, 2022