Midlothian Council

Your new green bin service for paper card and cardboard starts from Monday March 23. For more information on what to put in each of your coloured bins, check the lid of your green bin for guidance. Watch the clip for more info and find green bin FAQs here: ow.ly/tjY550YtF9q

Join us for a relaxed friendly Wood Whittling session! Learn the basics of wood whittling, try lighting a Kelly Kettle and toast marshmallows on a open fire. No experience needed. Equipment provided. dress for outdoors! Adults only. More info & book: ow.ly/bn9w50YvcLI

Have you used homelessness services in Scotland? Share your experience in a 15–20 min call and get a £25 voucher. Your feedback is confidential and helps improve services. Sign up here: ow.ly/PO3a50YqU5j More info: ☎️ 0800 433 7212 📧natpan@engagescotland.co.uk

@Christi16174561 Good afternoon, Please can you contact our repairs team on 0131 663 7211.

@midgov I did request a repair and I’m still waiting for a response….said they’d call me

@midgov so in the early hours of Sunday morning 8 Council garages, in which I rent 1. The garages all have the same locks installed again but the garage doors now all need replacing. Can you give me a timeframe for a replacement garage door please.

Have you signed-up to parentsportal.scot yet? Parentsportal replaces the traditional school bag run allowing parents/carers to sign permission slips, report pupil absences, update contact details and more. Sign up or download the app at midlothian.gov.uk/parentsportal

Flu, pneumococcal and shingles vaccinations. Pop-up clinic at Loanhead Leisure Centre car park today from 10am to 3:30pm. Eligible patients only - see nhslothian.scot/vaccinations for criteria.

@WullieHalliday Hi Wullie, I have just seen some of your previous posts now, we monitor @MidHelp so if you could @ that account next time we will see your posts quicker. Can you advise if fly tipping is still in these areas? Thanks, Leigh.

@MidHelp @midgov Is this account still being monitored?

Final week to share your views on A701 🚌 We’re exploring faster, easier, more reliable bus journeys plus better shelters 🏡 and real‑time info 📱 🗳️ Survey closes 22 March 👉 ow.ly/T1f850YsHWk #A701 #HaveYourSay #Midlothian

@hksteele1983 Thank you , I have reported this to our land scaping team under reference number 1967583.

Hi @midgov according to Sepa this is a council issue. A fallen tree blocking the river North Esk. Near the old auchendinny station. Already catching a lot of debris and will soon stop the river flow. Coordinates of its location included. Please assist.

One week to go to our free Midlothian Futures Fair: ASN Life After School Drop-in Date: Wed 25 March Location: One Dalkeith, 21 Eskdaill Court, EH22 1AG Time: 12-6pm Find out about college, day opps, social groups, money matters, leisure, carer support... #ASNTransition

Join this beaming group for our second free Falls Prevention Community Drop‑In on Thu 16 April, 10am–2pm, at the Lasswade Centre, Bonnyrigg. Chat to 23 health & wellbeing experts all in one room — no appointment needed? 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️💬 Open to 50+ and families.👋 midlothian.gov.uk/falls

Have you used homelessness services in Scotland? Share your experience in a 15–20 min call and get a £25 voucher. Your feedback is confidential and helps improve services. Sign up here: ow.ly/PO3a50YqU5j More info: ☎️ 0800 433 7212 📧natpan@engagescotland.co.uk

Join us for a relaxed friendly Wood Whittling session! Learn the basics of wood whittling, try lighting a Kelly Kettle and toast marshmallows on a open fire. No experience needed. Equipment provided. dress for outdoors! Adults only. More info & book: ow.ly/bn9w50YvcLI

Coming soon in Bonnyrigg: Highbank’s new intermediate care home on Polton St—soon the Midlothian Life Care Facility for Midlothian HSCP. Passivhaus‑standard: 🏠 en‑suite rooms/mini‑flats, 🧠 sensory room Same team & values. Updates soon.

@GM0WDD Good afternoon, could you please advise where this fly tipping has occurred so that I can chase this up? Thanks, Maia.

@midgov three online forms filled in, one phone call and an e-mail to the three councillors that cover the ward and still after 2 weeks the fly tipping has not been lifted.

If you are planning to vote in the Scottish Parliament Election on Thursday 7 May, find important registration deadlines and other local election information at midlothian.gov.uk/election #UseYourVote #SPElection2026

@Christi16174561 Good afternoon,

@1973mlr Hi, Yes these will be published shortly, keep an eye on the website for updates! Thanks, Ashwyn

@midgov any chance you can generate the full waste collection calendar like previous years , no one can be bothered opening up this web page everytime to look for the next date. The pdf you had before allowed for easy planning. Worse still now with weekly vs 2 weekly vs 3 weekly

King's Park parent Carly Bain-Combe is a big fan of ow.ly/hoTa50YtrMR. Pictured with daughters Thea (7) & Iris (4), she says: “It’s a single place for school news, events, and announcements… no more relying on one person to pass everything along.” ow.ly/TR5X50YtrMT