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Barbara, who turned 75 earlier this year, was born in Edinburgh but has called Midlothian home for almost 50 years. She joined the Melville Board when she became a tenant in 2004, having retired from her job at a local plant nursery after it became too physically demanding.
Debt levels double as more people seek help - Midlothian View
4 days ago · Debt levels for people who needed help from East Lothian’s Citizen’s Advice staff rose by nearly 50 per cent last year with the number of calls for help also going up. A report from East Lothian Advice Consortium revealed they saw more than 370 people over the 12 months dealing with debt of just over £2.8million.
Bin hub roll-out shelved - Midlothian View
4 days ago · Officials said the switch from individual to communal on-street waste and recycling bins had been cancelled in the Forrester Park estate in response to the concerns and apologised for any “undue worry” the proposals caused. The council has introduced bin hubs outside flats in a bid to speed-up collections and boost recycling rates.
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Thousands sign petition calling for recycling centre to reopen
Sep 17, 2024 · Written by Local Democracy Reporter, Marie Sharp. More than 2,500 people have signed a petition calling for a recycling centre to reopen in East Lothian amid claims fly-tipping has increased since it shut its doors. Local MSP Craig Hoy launched the petition calling for the decision to ‘temporarily’ close Macmerry Recycling Centre to be ...
Against Stupidity! - Midlothian View
Sep 13, 2024 · Against Stupidity! Friday September 13th 2024. Midlothian resident and Midlothian View reader Bill Kerr-Smith. This View has been written by Midlothian View reader Bill Kerr-Smith. “Against stupidity, the very Gods themselves contend in vain”; this is one of my favourite quotes. I got it from Isaac Asimov, but it originates with an 18th ...
Local MSP raises concerns about population growth in Midlothian
5 days ago · Christine Grahame, MSP for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale constituency, has raised concerns about the rapidly growing population of Midlothian in Parliament. SNP MSP Ms Grahame asked if special consideration could be given for funding to Midlothian due to this and the pressure it could put on local facilities and infrastructure.
Council wants to hear public’s views on savings proposals
4 days ago · Written by Midlothian View Reporter, Luke Jackson. Midlothian Council wants to hear your views on savings proposals to bridge a budget gap of £9.41 million in 2025/26 rising to £20.64 million by 2028/29. Councillors agreed at the full Council on Tuesday, the consultation will run from today (Wednesday) until Wednesday 20 November.
Help shape Edinburgh’s final visitor levy scheme
Sep 24, 2024 · Written by Midlothian View Reporter, Luke Jackson. Capital residents, businesses and visitors are being invited to have their say on the final plans to raise over £100 million by 2030 from tourism to support the city of Edinburgh. Launching immediately after the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act 2024 came into force – which grants Scottish ...