New regulations to protect tenants from damp and mould will be laid in the Scottish Parliament.

A new framework setting out future plans for parks, greenspaces and other public open spaces was approved at a Cabinet meeting yesterday.

West Lothian’s budget will be set next month, and as accountants work through the figures from Holyrood’s budget award it’s likely the council’s worries will only grow.

The local authority has introduced the lower speed on 800 streets across the county.

East Lothian’s provost today warned councillors will face tough decisions as they try to plug a £2.7million gap in their budget.

The second phase of the Scottish Government's Women's Health Plan has been backed by over £2.4 million to tackle gynaecological waiting times.

A Berwickshire-based advocate for upholding the role of parental choice in education has added his voice against legislation currently passing through the UK Parliament.

COSLA have warned that the Scottish Budget represents a cut to social care funding in Scotland, creating a ‘concerning and disappointing reality'.

Edinburgh councillors have responded to a shock £15 million cut for community organisations across the country.

Council staff found one of their tenants is actually living abroad and sub-letting their home, councillors heard.

Cash-strapped Scottish Borders Council has withdrawn the provision of free food waste bags after the cost was deemed financially unsustainable.

School attendance in the Borders is now amongst the best in Scotland, councillors will be informed this week.

Midlothian MP Kirsty McNeill has backed the Labour Government’s new investment to provide training and work to young people who are neither earning nor learning.

Moredun Research Institute has opened its upgraded High Security Unit, playing a key role in the UK's ability to prepare for disease outbreaks.

Colin Beattie MSP, Midlothian North & Musselburgh, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.

Young entrepreneurs will be supported to ‘turn their ideas into successful businesses’ through 'The First Minister's Start Up Challenge'.

This View has been written by Caitlin Scott, Scottish Labour Candidate for the Midlothian North Constituency.

Scotland needs a ‘more progressive’ local tax system, according to a consultation response approved by Edinburgh councillors.

Shona Robison, the finance secretary, delivered her budget in the Scottish parliament this week.

An investment from the Scottish Government will see the country's first walk-in GP service open in Edinburgh.

This View has been written by Councillor Kelly Parry, Leader of Midlothian Council.

Last night, as the Tour de France route map was revealed at 6pm, a yellow beam of light was projected over Edinburgh Castle.

Colin Beattie MSP reacted to the u-turn, explaining that he could not see ‘justification for spending a large amount of money on the policy’.

Today, Edinburgh Council recommended the approval of a £21 million contract to Kier Construction to deliver an upgrade programme at two 15 floor blocks.