http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/-t1.htm Roads, Hospitals, Cars, Rubbish Collection, The Neighbours, what's getting up your nose about Midlothian? Get it off you chest here! Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:51:06 GMT 10 http://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/11/22/91/74/townha10.gif http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/-t1.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/schools-consultation-t189.htm SamTyler http://www.midlothianadvertiser.co.uk/news/Shake-up-of-schools-in.5814541.jp http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/latestnews/Residents-set-to-have-their.5822196.jp#4605788 Two articles regarding the cooncils "consultation" of parents about possible changes to school catchment areas (which might include sending children from Mauricewood and Glencorse to Loanhead) Please remember that they only reason they want your views is so they know what NOT to do! Midlothian Local Issues Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:51:06 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/schools-consultation-t189.htm#1293 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/schools-consultation-t189.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/park-ride-t116.htm musicman In yesterdays Evening News there was an article about how the new site as Straiton is only manned at certain hours of the day i.e. peak times and so could be unattractive to people using it given that they would have to wait outside the waiting room area for a bus to arrive, I thought maybe it was a mistake and that even when unmanned there would still be access to the seating area etc - But no. This morning just after 8am the building appeared to be completely locked up with many folks just ... Midlothian Local Issues Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:44:32 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/park-ride-t116.htm#721 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/park-ride-t116.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/jackson-street-school-t188.htm SamTyler Noticed in the Town Crier that there was a "late news" thing saying that Midlothian Council have now decided to demolish Jackson Street school (just as they plan to do with Loanhead Town Hall). Anyone got any more info on this? It seems to be another of their secret decisions which they seem to love now. I assume they know that not may people in Penicuik like them so they have nothing to lose. Midlothian Local Issues Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:03:25 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/jackson-street-school-t188.htm#1290 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/jackson-street-school-t188.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/sainsburys-expanding-t187.htm captainspaulding Spotted in this week's Advertiser Sainsburys have put in to expand the store at Straiton and (can't remember the exact terminology but...) create a raised parking area. Midlothian Local Issues Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:24:52 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/sainsburys-expanding-t187.htm#1289 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/sainsburys-expanding-t187.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/danger-on-buses-t186.htm SamTyler http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/latestnews/One-passenger-is-assaulted-every.5792820.jp

Seems like we are now in danger once we get on to the bus, after waiting for however long it takes to arrive!]]> Midlothian Local Issues Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:42:34 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/danger-on-buses-t186.htm#1287 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/danger-on-buses-t186.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/talk-talk-t185.htm musicman I have heard from a couple of members of my family living in different parts of Penicuik that 'Talk Talk' have been going round knocking on doors and trying to sell the finer points of signing up - part of the sales pitch though is 'can I come in and check your phone line' to which the answer has been a definate no. For the life of me though I cannot think why they would need to check the line except to enhance the sales pitch with a 'oh yes you'll get a really good broadband experience with ... Midlothian Local Issues Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:46:41 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/talk-talk-t185.htm#1286 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/talk-talk-t185.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/loanhead-town-hall-t179.htm SamTyler

http://www.midlothianadvertiser.co.uk/news/Loanhead-Town-Hall-demolition-plan.5728223.jp
]]> Midlothian Local Issues Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:52:32 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/loanhead-town-hall-t179.htm#1266 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/loanhead-town-hall-t179.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/proposed-new-houses-t60.htm Admin Well, although other parts of the Lothians can expect to see increases in their populations over the coming years, it seems that Midlothian is likely to have a 4.4 percent fall. http://www.midlothianadvertiser.co.uk/news/Midlothian39s-population-predicted-to-drop.3720580.jp The comment from the Midlothian spokesperson is interesting Quote:the decline in population, which is projected for Midlothian, is at odds with the large scale housing development, which is already committed and planned ... Midlothian Local Issues Mon, 04 Feb 2008 18:56:39 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/proposed-new-houses-t60.htm#212 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/proposed-new-houses-t60.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/sensible-decision-by-the-cooncil-t181.htm SamTyler Yes, I know it seems a bit far fetched but Midlothian Council have decided to allow a new snack bar to open in the layby near Gowkley Moss roundabout. The operator of Papa McGill did object to it (despite that fact he has been shut for several months and the portacabin is now rather shabby) but the council gave the go ahead, especially as he failed to turn up for 2 meetings. It is not often we can praise the cooncil (well hardly ever) but for once they have got it right!!!! Midlothian Local Issues Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:13:14 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/sensible-decision-by-the-cooncil-t181.htm#1271 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/sensible-decision-by-the-cooncil-t181.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/the-plans-for-lidl-in-penicuik-imrie-place-etc-t44.htm captainspaulding Just wondering whether these plans had actually been passed or not? http://www.midlothianadvertiser.co.uk/news/Broad-backing-for-town-centre.3248366.jp Any opinions? Good? Bad? Apparently Aldi have plans for a store too, in Eastfield Drive. I know a lot of people like these stores, and obviously if they open in Penicuik then those who rely on lifts or public transport etc. to go to Dalkeith or wherever will love it. Personally though, I'm a bit worried it's just turning ... Midlothian Local Issues Sun, 28 Oct 2007 15:08:29 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/the-plans-for-lidl-in-penicuik-imrie-place-etc-t44.htm#113 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/the-plans-for-lidl-in-penicuik-imrie-place-etc-t44.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/town-center-plans-t171.htm new_age I hear from the council the entire town center, including the new Lidl, but not the medical center or the chinese, are to be buidozed by the developer in order to make space for new housing Midlothian Local Issues Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:09:23 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/town-center-plans-t171.htm#1212 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/town-center-plans-t171.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/some-more-bus-changes-t91.htm musicman http://www.midlothian.gov.uk/Article.aspx?TopicId=0&ArticleId=19119

Be interesting to see how much extra time is added onto journeys for the Park & Ride..]]> Midlothian Local Issues Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:15:52 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/some-more-bus-changes-t91.htm#513 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/some-more-bus-changes-t91.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/music-ripoff-t167.htm carnethy www.penicuikwhatson.co.uk. There's a band called Makossa playing in the Vic in Auchendinny next Saturday night. It's free entry, as it should be.
Same band is playing a week later in the Craigiebield but it costs £8 to get in!!!! Think I know where I'll be going to see them then.......]]> Midlothian Local Issues Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:48:41 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/music-ripoff-t167.htm#1184 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/music-ripoff-t167.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/postal-delivery-service-t160.htm SamTyler I guess this is the new, improved service we are always hearing about from Royal Mail
]]> Midlothian Local Issues Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:36:08 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/postal-delivery-service-t160.htm#1114 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/postal-delivery-service-t160.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/a702-overnight-closure-t178.htm SamTyler Lothian Region - A702 Crosshouse - Easter Howgate Resurfacing Works for 5 nights from Monday 12th October Overnight works start Monday 12th October 2009 A programme of resurfacing works is to be carried out on the A702 between Crosshouse and Easter Howgate. Works will run for five nights, starting on Monday 12th October. Works are weather dependant. The £130,000 Transport Scotland funded works will involve the resurfacing of the two-lane carriageway. The works will be carried ... Midlothian Local Issues Sat, 10 Oct 2009 10:53:59 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/a702-overnight-closure-t178.htm#1254 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/a702-overnight-closure-t178.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/pubs-t170.htm musicman With the new licensing laws coming into place this week it's creating a bit of a problem for some local establishments, apparently both the Vic and the Fishers Tryst are both closing as they don't have all the appropriate documentation and licenses in place. I know from speaking to folk in the Vic its a license for the building itself thats the problem and it could take 4-6 weeks before it's issued! Hardly a good place for businesses already struggling to be (which seems to include most pubs ... Midlothian Local Issues Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:07:14 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/pubs-t170.htm#1200 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/pubs-t170.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/fuel-prices-t153.htm SamTyler ]]> Midlothian Local Issues Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:04:36 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/fuel-prices-t153.htm#1083 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/fuel-prices-t153.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/penicuik-on-the-news-twice-t174.htm SamTyler http://news.stv.tv/scotland/east-central/123753-man-in-critical-condition-after-road-smash-in-midlothian/

http://news.stv.tv/scotland/east-central/123809-runaway-cat-found-500-miles-from-home/]]> Midlothian Local Issues Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:46:48 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/penicuik-on-the-news-twice-t174.htm#1234 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/penicuik-on-the-news-twice-t174.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/return-of-the-windfarm-t103.htm SamTyler http://uk.reuters.com/article/businessNews/idUKLS61282420080828 It seems that E.ON have decided to appeal just when we thought the whole silly idea was out the window. I notice they are using the old story about the windfarm powering 24,000 houses but forgetting to mention that these will be miles away down in England - assuming there is some wind of course. They also don't mention the huge subsidies which they receive to both build and run windfarms (£1m per turbine plus a substantial amount ... Midlothian Local Issues Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:29:26 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/return-of-the-windfarm-t103.htm#596 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/return-of-the-windfarm-t103.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/penicuik-pedestrian-precinct-t162.htm Admin I've had a leaflet through my door and my wife was telling me that there is a petition going about suggesting that there is a possibility that the pedestrian precinct in Penicuik might be opened up to traffic. I also understand that one of the reasons behind the proposal may be to provide car parking for the new flats that are being built. Is this the case? I'm not sure that it would be a good idea to open it up again and it would definitely be a bad idea to allow parking as the width of street ... Midlothian Local Issues Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:14:56 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/penicuik-pedestrian-precinct-t162.htm#1124 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/penicuik-pedestrian-precinct-t162.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/another-empty-shop-in-penicuik-t87.htm rubbereye Joe of "Joe's Shoe Bar" is calling it a day. "Retirement Sale" now in progress. Ah well, best wishes to you, Joe - and please enjoy your well deserved retirement! But that's now a hat-trick of defunct shops, all in a row!: the previous "Le Tout P'ti", Ben's Store, and now Joe's Shoe Bar. Are there no grants for people trying to set up small retail businesses? There used to be several sources of help for small businesses in the manufacturing and service ... Midlothian Local Issues Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:58:15 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/another-empty-shop-in-penicuik-t87.htm#462 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/another-empty-shop-in-penicuik-t87.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/water-treatment-works-t35.htm Admin http://www.midlothianadvertiser.co.uk/news/2010-opening-fornew-water-works.3229126.jp If it is going to slow down the traffic on that road, I would have thought that there would be likely to be more accidents.]]> Midlothian Local Issues Tue, 02 Oct 2007 22:43:25 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/water-treatment-works-t35.htm#87 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/water-treatment-works-t35.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/the-trees-and-shrubs-around-somerfield-s-t147.htm rubbereye Sawn down, ripped out...... Anyone know why? Or is it just another phase in the implememtation of Penicuik's Uglification Policy? Midlothian Local Issues Tue, 12 May 2009 21:25:40 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/the-trees-and-shrubs-around-somerfield-s-t147.htm#1020 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/the-trees-and-shrubs-around-somerfield-s-t147.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/steve-hamilton-t166.htm SamTyler
http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/latestnews/Friends-and-family-gather-for.5541617.jp]]> Midlothian Local Issues Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:42:58 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/steve-hamilton-t166.htm#1162 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/steve-hamilton-t166.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/olympia-cafe-t164.htm elljay My 11 year old daughter was in the new Olympia Cafe earlier this week for a sit-in lunch with 2 friends. They do this every so often - have tried the Peni-deli, Jeans Cafe and found a favourite in L'Amitie before it closed - this was their first time at the Olympia. They are all polite & well-behaved (relatively speaking!!) and in no way "troublemakers". Given that she only gets £7 pocket money per month this is quite a big expenditure so to keep costs down she asked for ... Midlothian Local Issues Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:17:09 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/olympia-cafe-t164.htm#1143 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/olympia-cafe-t164.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/one-less-eyesore-t165.htm SamTyler Tesco have applied to demolish the former petrol station / car wash in Penicuik so this could mean one of the many eyesores in the town will vanish. The only question is - what will it be replaced with, if anything and will that look even worse. How about suggestions for other sites that need cleaned up. For a start, they could take down the "Edinburgh Crystal" signs next to Strathesk School and get rid of the old bookies shop next to Tesco but please ensure something is done with ... Midlothian Local Issues Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:01:15 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/one-less-eyesore-t165.htm#1147 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/one-less-eyesore-t165.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/accident-at-gowkley-moss-roundabout-t154.htm Admin I see that there was an accident at Gowkley Moss roundabout tonight. A pickup truck seems to have careered off the road just past the Roslin turnoff. I don't know, but it wouldn't surprise me if that stupid short bus lane had something to do with it Last Sunday a bus driver had the cheek to flash their lights at me, presumably because I was in his/her bus lane Midlothian Local Issues Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:30:50 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/accident-at-gowkley-moss-roundabout-t154.htm#1086 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/accident-at-gowkley-moss-roundabout-t154.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/beware-of-the-wicker-tree-t161.htm SamTyler
http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/latestnews/Horror-sequel-filming-starts.5459826.jp

Will have to watch out for them around here.]]> Midlothian Local Issues Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:16:58 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/beware-of-the-wicker-tree-t161.htm#1122 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/beware-of-the-wicker-tree-t161.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/tell-me-i-m-not-dreaming-t159.htm rubbereye I saw it with my own eyes, honest. Someone opening a new shop in the precinct! Not, not a takeaway or a hairdresser - an actual shop!. And what's more, I honestly believe it has a good chance of success! It's a fishing tackle shop. Now, if you don't fish, you might not appreciate just how much fishing goes on around here. There's Edgelaw, Glencorse, Loganlea, that wee place near Rosewell; the Tweed's not far away..... But, if you need tackle, you have to travel to Edinburgh, Musselburgh ... Midlothian Local Issues Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:11:54 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/tell-me-i-m-not-dreaming-t159.htm#1111 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/tell-me-i-m-not-dreaming-t159.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/old-railway-walk-t157.htm Admin Does anyone know how far it is going to be laid and whether they are ever likely to lay some nearer the Penicuik end?]]> Midlothian Local Issues Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:07:40 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/old-railway-walk-t157.htm#1102 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/old-railway-walk-t157.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/free-swimming-in-east-lothian-t158.htm Admin I see that youngsters will be able to swim for free in East Lothian this summer http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?documentID=1047 I don't suppose Midlothian could be magnanimous enough to provide a similar service Which reminds me that East Lothian also got a free bus service on New year's day when Midlothian didn't get that either. Midlothian Local Issues Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:16:12 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/free-swimming-in-east-lothian-t158.htm#1103 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/free-swimming-in-east-lothian-t158.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/any-news-on-aldi-in-penicuik-t144.htm SamTyler Does anyone know if Aldi are still planning to open a store in Penicuik, or have they decided not to bother now that Lidl will be opening soon??? Midlothian Local Issues Fri, 17 Apr 2009 21:17:24 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/any-news-on-aldi-in-penicuik-t144.htm#983 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/any-news-on-aldi-in-penicuik-t144.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/auchendinny-hall-t155.htm musicman I see there was a meeting tonight to discuss the future / replacement of the Auchendinny village hall. About time too I'd reckon given that the present one looks like its only still standing thanks to cobwebs and good luck. The only downside was the meeting being held in the Victoria Inn where I had headed for a few beers and not being a 'villager' wasn't too keen on sitting through it all, so ended up saving a few quid.. Not a bad night for a walk. Midlothian Local Issues Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:31:34 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/auchendinny-hall-t155.htm#1089 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/auchendinny-hall-t155.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/bin-collections-t152.htm Basil ]]> Midlothian Local Issues Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:28:53 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/bin-collections-t152.htm#1066 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/bin-collections-t152.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/roslin-glen-road-t104.htm rubbereye It's still closed to traffic of course, but I decided to take a look at it today. There's no sign of any attempt at repair work and I'm hearring gloomy predictions that it may never be re-opened. It is admittedly bad, but (knowing nothing about engineering) I would have though it could be shored-up on the weakened side. (I've certainly seen stable roads in more difficult places.) I'll try to post some pictures later when I've worked out how to do it. Has anyone else been there ... Midlothian Local Issues Sun, 31 Aug 2008 12:31:35 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/roslin-glen-road-t104.htm#603 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/roslin-glen-road-t104.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/beeslack-penicuik-high-school-t146.htm SamTyler I heard from someone today that there are rumours about the merging of Penicuik's two high schools sometime in the near future, presumably to reduce costs since the cooncil are so skint. No doubt they could save lots of cash by having only one "management team" but how it would work in practice is another question. Maybe certain years at each site or pupils having to move between them for different classes? This could be another one of those daft stories that go around but who knows? Midlothian Local Issues Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:48:12 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/beeslack-penicuik-high-school-t146.htm#994 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/beeslack-penicuik-high-school-t146.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/new-builds-in-loanhead-lasswade-road-what-is-it-t134.htm little_leia
Thanks]]> Midlothian Local Issues Fri, 20 Feb 2009 09:32:00 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/new-builds-in-loanhead-lasswade-road-what-is-it-t134.htm#879 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/new-builds-in-loanhead-lasswade-road-what-is-it-t134.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/parkhead-lodge-t93.htm Admin I have had my suspicions about what was happening with Parkhead Lodge for some time now. It now seems that the council do intend to use it as a house of multiple occupation. http://www.midlothianadvertiser.co.uk/news/Penicuik-homeless. I am somewhat concerned that the council is unable to say where the residents who will stay in the flats will be coming from. I note that councillor Thacker wishes to reassure everyone that they will not be coming from Lauder Lodge. However, I understand that ... Midlothian Local Issues Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:29:17 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/parkhead-lodge-t93.htm#533 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/parkhead-lodge-t93.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/saturday-16th-may-greelaw-mains-2-t148.htm Chris Thanks

Chris]]> Midlothian Local Issues Thu, 14 May 2009 17:27:06 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/saturday-16th-may-greelaw-mains-2-t148.htm#1025 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/saturday-16th-may-greelaw-mains-2-t148.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/beeslack-woods-litter-pick-t143.htm Chris Saturday 18th April Meet in BHS car park 9am. Would love to see as many residents as possible Midlothian Local Issues Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:49:16 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/beeslack-woods-litter-pick-t143.htm#982 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/beeslack-woods-litter-pick-t143.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/roadworks-t52.htm musicman Anyone know what's happening on the A701 at Milton Bridge, I see the signs are up for roadworks as of the 3rd of Dec "long delays expected" ? Midlothian Local Issues Fri, 30 Nov 2007 08:48:25 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/roadworks-t52.htm#156 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/roadworks-t52.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/leadburn-t142.htm rubbereye definitely a children's nursery they're building there?]]> Midlothian Local Issues Tue, 07 Apr 2009 21:32:43 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/leadburn-t142.htm#969 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/leadburn-t142.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/bin-collections-t141.htm musicman According to the council website bin collections are not being made this Monday (6th April) due to the 'work to rule'. Kerbside recycling is not effected and bins should be put out on Tuesday instead. Midlothian Local Issues Sun, 05 Apr 2009 19:06:20 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/bin-collections-t141.htm#968 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/bin-collections-t141.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/keep-scotland-beautiful-national-spring-clean-lowrie-s-den-t140.htm Chris OUR Community For more information call 677181]]> Midlothian Local Issues Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:51:01 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/keep-scotland-beautiful-national-spring-clean-lowrie-s-den-t140.htm#961 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/keep-scotland-beautiful-national-spring-clean-lowrie-s-den-t140.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/motorbikes-on-the-old-railway-walk-t77.htm Admin It really annoys me when kids pass me on motorbikes when I'm cycling along the old railway. This evening there were no less than three of them . However, on my way back I passed one of them who seemed to have broken down and had to walk with the bike . I then passed someone on a horse and found the other two bikes. They were trying to get to their friend but couldn't pass the horse in case the noise from the bikes spooked it. Midlothian Local Issues Fri, 16 May 2008 18:43:06 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/motorbikes-on-the-old-railway-walk-t77.htm#399 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/motorbikes-on-the-old-railway-walk-t77.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/midlothian-tenants-forum-seeking-interested-members-t136.htm elaine Fed up with the lack of consultation from the cooncil? Want to have your voice heard? MTF (Midlothian Tenants Forum) is a Registered Tenant Organisation (RTO). It is a Council wide tenant organisation representing Council tenants. As a registered tenant organisation, the Forum has statutory rights to be consulted before changes are made to housing policies that are likely to have a significant impact on tenants. The Council also has a statutory duty to provide information about housing ... Midlothian Local Issues Sun, 01 Mar 2009 17:55:48 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/midlothian-tenants-forum-seeking-interested-members-t136.htm#896 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/midlothian-tenants-forum-seeking-interested-members-t136.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/end-of-the-trams-t135.htm SamTyler http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Tram-wars-as-German-contractor.4995988.jp Could this be the beginning of the end for the great tram scheme? I know it does not directly affect people in Midlothian, but anyone who has to travel in to or through Edinburgh will know the problems it causes. Midlothian Local Issues Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:38:38 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/end-of-the-trams-t135.htm#881 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/end-of-the-trams-t135.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/midlothian-council-cash-shortfall-t133.htm Wen I saw a headline in the Advertiser about cuts in services because of a cash shortfall of Midlothian Council. Does anyone have details? (For instance, lots of councils had money in the Icelandic banks and lost a lot of money. Was Midlothian one of them?) Midlothian Local Issues Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:03:57 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/midlothian-council-cash-shortfall-t133.htm#874 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/midlothian-council-cash-shortfall-t133.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/recycle-bins-t92.htm bumble Does anyone hate the blue and red bins as much as me? I have to carrry mine through the house to leave them at the front. If they are wet I dont put them out or I end up with a stream of water from the back door to the front. I dont have room to keep them in the house or in a shed/garage so they have to sit in the garden. If it is windy collection day you have to go hunting your bucket at the end of the street. Fine if you are in when they are emptied but if you have to work you ... Midlothian Local Issues Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:06:06 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/recycle-bins-t92.htm#520 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/recycle-bins-t92.htm http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/cuiken-glen-clean-up-t131.htm Chris Would be nice to see as many as possible even for a couple of hours]]> Midlothian Local Issues Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:23:13 GMT http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/cuiken-glen-clean-up-t131.htm#825 http://midforum.editboard.com/midlothian-local-issues-f3/cuiken-glen-clean-up-t131.htm