Row over funding requests for Primary One deferrals
Midlothian MP calls for improved benefit access for dying people 
Owen Thompson MP has called for the scrapping of the six month rule.
Council moves closer to ending period poverty in Midlothian 
Thousands of women and girls across the county can now access free sanitary products.
Midlothian Council’s Joint Venture with Swedish energy firm Vattenfall 
Midlothian Council has appointed the leading Swedish state owned energy company as preferred bidder to become its energy partner.
Midlothian Council sets Council Tax and agrees budget 
Councillors have unanimously agreed the budget for the year ahead.
Weed killer plea 
A temporary ban on the use of a common weed killer has led to an increase in accidents and complaints.
Howgate group’s big step forward to community land 
The Howgate Community Group achieves company status and progresses their attempt to secure community land.
Midlothian MP questions Boris Johnson over Russia report 
SNP MP Owen Thompson has ramped up pressure on the Prime Minister to come clean over his repeated refusal to publish a report into Russian interference in UK democracy.
Greenbelt victory 
A bid to build houses on the greenbelt has been thrown out by the Scottish Government Reporter.