Veterans Housing Scotland seeks funds for affordable homes. Rising renovation costs threaten low rents for disabled veterans. Charity Launches Campaign to Fund Homes for Disabled Veterans A veteran housing charity started fundraising publicly. They have existed for 110 years. Costs have increased dramatically. Veterans Housing Scotland helps disabled veterans. They provide affordable rental homes. Renovation…
Call for dedicated Muslim cemetery in Lothian due to burial space constraints. The community faces challenges in fulfilling religious customs. Push for Muslim Cemetery in Lothian After Burial Space Concerns A meeting happened at the Scottish Parliament. The meeting focused on Muslim burial needs. People want a dedicated Muslim cemetery in Lothian. Foysol Choudhury, an…
Facing £10M budget cuts, Midlothian councillors consider closing sports centres in Newtongrange and Gorebridge on weekends. Midlothian Sports Centres Face Weekend Closures After Council Cuts Midlothian might close two sports centers on weekends. Budget cuts of £10m force the council to act. Newtongrange Leisure Centre faces weekend closure. Gorebridge’s sports center may also close then.…
Midlothian councillors might approve a 10% council tax increase to address budget gaps, following East Lothian’s example. Midlothian Council Considers 10 Percent Council Tax Increase Midlothian councillors may raise council tax. A ten percent increase could pass next week. Budget papers already support this plan. The group suggests more tax hikes later, proposing 9% next…
A historic Midlothian mill will be restored into a living space with a glass roof, blending old with new. Old Midlothian Mill Ruins to Get New Life With Modern Glass Roof Midlothian planners approved a mill restoration. The mill stands on a farmhouse property, and people called it a “folly.” John Ferguson, a businessman, sought…
Council considers charging contractors for traffic light adjustments during roadwork to raise extra funds. Midlothian Council to Control Traffic Lights with New Charges Midlothian Council plans some new charges. Contractors might pay for traffic light changes. They could pay up to £450 for switching lights off and on during road work. The council wants to…
East Lothian sees a funding boost, yet remains low in per-person allocation compared to other Scottish regions. East Lothian Faces Funding Disparity Despite Overall Increase Hey, listen to this about East Lothian. The council will get more money from the government, but it’s still less per person than most areas though. East Lothian and Midlothian…
Council considers starting weedkiller use earlier due to climate change, potentially saving money. Midlothian Could Extend Weedkiller Use Due to Climate Change Midlothian might use weedkiller sooner because climate change makes weeds grow longer. Council officers want to start in March, whereas, they usually start using it in June. Early use could save about £18,000…
Plans for horse-themed glamping pods near Penicuik are rejected due to visual impact on the landscape. Horse Glamping Plan Rejected for Hillside View Impact in Midlothian Someone wanted to build a glamping spot for horse fans in Midlothian. They envisioned five pods at Braidlaw Farm, near Penicuik, designed to resemble horse sheds. The owners hoped…