Weekend sports closures could happen soon, potentially affecting pool hours and local services due to budget issues. Midlothian Sports Centers Face Weekend Closures Amid Budget Cuts Midlothian might close sports centers on weekends. They need to solve a £10m budget problem. Newtongrange and Gorebridge centers could close. The councilors will review these possible closures and…
Midlothian councillors are poised to approve a 10% council tax rise to address a significant budget shortfall. Midlothian Council Considers 10 Percent Council Tax Increase Midlothian might raise council tax by 10%. East Lothian did the same thing. Councillors will likely approve this increase next week. Budget papers already support the rise. Future increases are…
An old Midlothian mill, dubbed a “folly,” will be restored with a modern glass roof. It will become living space for Elginhaugh House. Mill at Elginhaugh House to Get New Glass Roof in Restoration Plan Midlothian planners approved a restoration project. It involves an old corn mill on a farmhouse property. People call the mill…
East Lothian receives increased grants but remains near the bottom for per-person funding compared to other Scottish councils. East Lothian Funding Lags Despite Grant Increase in Scotland East Lothian will get less funding per person compared to most Scottish councils next year, although they will receive extra grants. The SPICe report indicated councils receive more…
Climate change extends growing season. Earlier weedkiller use is cheaper, despite being controversial. Midlothian May Increase Weed Killer Use Due to Climate Change Midlothian leaders might use weedkiller earlier. They cite climate change as the reason. They want to start in March, not June. This uses glyphosate on specific spots. Starting in March saves about…
Plans progress for demolishing Mayfield Primary in Midlothian and building a new community campus with updated designs. Midlothian School Demolition Advances Community Campus Construction They plan to rebuild a school in Midlothian. Developers submitted a bid to the Midlothian Council and the old Mayfield Primary will be torn down. A new community campus will get…
George Bathgate, a 95 year old from Midlothian, passed away after 80 years of service to the Scouts. Receiving an award at Windsor Castle. Midlothian Man, 95, Honored for 80 Years With the Scouts Before Passing George Bathgate died on January 29, 2025. He was 95. He spent eight decades with the Scouts. He got…