🚧 REMINDER: Ramsay Croft car park, Dalkeith, will be closed to vehicles over four weekends from 24 Oct to 15 Nov while resurfacing works take place.

🚗 Please note North Wynd car park will have parking charges suspended on Saturday 7 November (Sunday is Free of charge).

🚴 Put the dates in your diary! Come along to our Tour de France community drop-ins and chat to the team about event plans and making the most of this historic occasion.

📍 Newtongrange Lib, 10 Nov, 5pm-7pm 📍 Gorebridge Lib, 12 Nov, 5-7pm

More dates: midlothian.gov.uk/TourdeFrance

Midlothian residents are invited to take part in a consultation to help the council ensure that new homes are planned, designed and delivered to meet the needs of wheelchair users

Consultation: ow.ly/spgL50ZV0Hw
Deadline: Saturday 14th November.

🌳Midlothian Tenant Garden Competition 2026: first prize has been awarded to Dalkeith resident Jeanette Ross. Her bold, bright, eye-catching front garden was praised by judges for cheering up the whole street. Read the full story: ow.ly/qmHY51042jv

The Straiton Pond Volunteers met recently to re-install the nature reserve’s fishing tackle tube, where line and hooks can be collected to make the pond safe for fishing and wildlife. Big thanks to everyone giving their time to Midlothian Ranger Service ow.ly/Erct5103GxQ

The council's Common Housing Register partner, Melville Housing has opened applications for 36 Mid-Market rent homes in the former Newbattle High School Site and also in Mayfield.

More info and apply: melville.org.uk/mid-market-ren…

It's Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week. Midlothian’s Sam Gough is an ambassador for this empowering week. She is a blind athlete who is passionate about making sport accessible and inclusive to all.

Garden waste: depending on when you put your brown bin out, final collections in 2026 will take place between Monday 2 November and Friday 13 November. Check your calendar & make sure you don’t miss it: ow.ly/SfZB5102q2P

🚴 The Tour de France is coming to Midlothian on 2 July 2027

Find out what it means for your community: 📍 Newtongrange Lib, 10 Nov, 5-7pm 📍 Gorebridge Lib, 12 Nov, 5-7pm

More dates: midlothian.gov.uk/TourdeFrance

💼 Business event: locateinmidlothian.co.uk/tour-de-france… #TourdeFrance #Midlothian

It’s Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week. This year’s theme is all about making whatever movement you choose work for you. Midlothian Sport & Leisure's community gyms, pools, classes, and activities can help you get started: ow.ly/mcVN5101Hq5
#SheCanSheWill

Midlothian residents are invited to take part in a consultation to help the council ensure that new homes are planned, designed and delivered to meet the needs of wheelchair users

Consultation: ow.ly/spgL50ZV0Hw
Deadline: Saturday 14th November.

Have your say

Before a planning application is submitted in early 2027, we're inviting local people to comment on designs for the replacement Beeslack Community High School.

📅 11 Nov
📍 Bilston Primary
🕞 3.30pm-8pm

#BeeslackCommunityHighSchool #Beeslack #Midlothian

Midlothian residents are invited to take part in a consultation to help the council ensure that new homes are planned, designed and delivered to meet the needs of wheelchair users

Consultation: ow.ly/spgL50ZV0Hw
Deadline: Saturday 14th November.

🚧 REMINDER: Ramsay Croft car park, Dalkeith, will be closed to vehicles over four weekends from 24 Oct to 15 Nov while resurfacing works take place.

🚗 Please note North Wynd car park will have parking charges suspended on Saturday 31st October (Sunday is Free of charge).

Garden waste: depending on when you put your brown bin out, final collections in 2026 will take place between Monday 2 November and Friday 13 November. Check your calendar & make sure you don’t miss it: ow.ly/SfZB5102q2P

Garden waste: depending on when you put your brown bin out, final collections in 2026 will take place between Monday 2 November and Friday 13 November. Check your calendar & make sure you don’t miss it: ow.ly/SfZB5102q2P

Vogrie Autumn Forest Bathing: slow down and connect more deeply with nature by enjoying a quiet, gentle and mindful guided walk in the grounds of Vogrie Country Park. With Wild Rose Forest Therapy. Saturday 28 November, 10:30am-12:30pm. Tickets £25.63 via
ow.ly/Ue4E5102p7o

🌧️🧥 Children and staff at Scots Corner ELC in Penicuik are ready for outdoor learning thanks to funding from Cllr Pauline Winchester's environmental pot. Cllr Winchester is our Armed Forces and Veterans Champion. New waterproofs will support children from military families. ☔🌳

Last day to nominate a deserving young person or group for the Midlothian Young People Awards! Don't miss this opportunity to recognise and celebrate their achievements, contributions and positive impact on the community.

🔗More info and nominate: midlothian.gov.uk/MYPA

One more day to nominate a deserving young person or group for a Midlothian's Young People Award!
🏆5 inspiring categories.
✅ Nominate Individuals or youth groups
📅 Deadline Friday 30 October — don’t miss out!
🔗More info and nominate: midlothian.gov.uk/MYPA