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Concerns raised over plans for new battery storage site near school

Concerns have been raised over plans to build a large battery storage site on a field less than 100 metres from a school campus in Midlothian.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 10, 2024

Solar panels in Midlothian conservation area backed after appeal

A 'neon pink' advertising board for the country park and bright blue church signs were claimed to already distract people looking at the house by its owner who argued solar panels would not be noticed

Edinburgh Live · Apr 17, 2023

Midlothian village with no bus service to get almost 400 new homes

Councillors called for developer contributions to be used to reinstate a bus service in the village of Auchendinny after they were told it was withdrawn because of a lack of passengers

Edinburgh Live · Mar 28, 2023

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Midlothian home owner praised for not demolishing house in conservation village

The owners bought the house with planning permission for an extension but found the plans lacked head space on the stairs and attic so lodged a fresh application which was refused

Edinburgh Live · Mar 6, 2023

Midlothian gala day gets £10,000 grant for centenary year celebrations

Councillors said gala days were part of the county's tradition and heritage and should be celebrated for the vital role they play in bringing communities together

Edinburgh Live · Dec 13, 2022

Councillors accuse Midlothian officers of handing £22 million primary school deal to Edinburgh 'cartel'

Long-serving councillors from all parties said they had made it clear they did not want to use hub to oversee projects and preferred a more traditional approach which allowed any firm to bid but officers went against their "express will."

Edinburgh Live · Jun 30, 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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Edinburgh family who lost dad to Covid win fight for his dream home in the countryside

Dad Vince Crolla first applied for permission for a house at the horses fields he owned in 2008 but planners repeatedly rejected attempts saying it breached their policy against new homes in the countryside

Edinburgh Live · Mar 24, 2022

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