Midlothian Council

Are you a Midlothian Council tenant?
Join us at Dalkeith Arts Centre on Thursday for Tenant’s Day.
🗓️ Thursday 11 June | 🕐 12–3pm
🤝 Meet your housing team
🌟 Connect with local groups
📍 In the Library – all welcome!
ℹ️ For more information see https://ow.ly/SHCn50YT78Y

Don't forget to come along to the first of our public sessions on Mon 8 June on how we can improve local lives. Tell us what matter to you and help shape the Single Midlothian Plan.
Public meetings: https://ow.ly/F96R50Z2HvU

🆕 Over 600 Midlothian residents have already joined the Citizens’ Panel and are taking part in the consultation.

Join the Midlothian Citizens’ Panel and you’ll receive a survey on Vision 2050: Single Midlothian Plan, 2027–2030 too — either online or by post. It's your chance to shape local priorities and help plan services for the years ahead.

From bus routes to local transport, from schools to GP surgeries, what you notice matters — and we want to hear from you!

Your feedback will be heard by Midlothian Community Planning Partnership – including Midlothian Council, NHS Lothian, Police Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Scottish Ambulance Service and many more.

SIGN UP to Midlothian Citizens' Panel to get started — it only takes two minutes: 🔗https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/midlothian-panel/

Open to anyone aged 16+ living in Midlothian.
Consultation closes 12 July 2026.

Questions? Contact Engage Scotland at [email protected] or 0800 433 7212.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the main pool at Loanhead Leisure Centre is temporarily closed while we carry out essential cleaning and water treatment.

We expect the pool to reopen at 4:00 PM today.

We’re sorry for the disruption and appreciate your patience while we make sure the pool is safe and ready for everyone to enjoy.

The baby pool and steam room remain open as normal.

Thank you for your understanding.

Midlothian’s Active Travel Team will be delivering active travel packs to areas of in Danderhall, Millerhill and Auchendinny over the coming days.
Each pack includes:
➡️A local Active Travel map with key walking, wheeling and cycling routes
➡️ Information on support from the Midlothian Cycling UK officer, including confidence sessions for all ages and bike loans
➡️ A Lothian Buses day pass to help you travel further in a more sustainable way
➡️Midlothian tourism information
Look out for your pack and see how you can get around more actively🚲🚶‍➡️
Find out more: www.midlothian.gov.uk/walking-and-cycling

Last chance
Have your say on proposed changes to St David’s HS admissions. The proposal would clarify the catchment as covering only the Mid Council area.
📋 Fill in survey by close of play on Thurs 4 June: https://ow.ly/kPQ650Z3K4v

🆕 The consultation on Vision 2050: Single Midlothian Plan 2027–2030 has just launched and over 600 Midlothian Citizens’ Panel members are already taking part - join them!

Sign up to the Citizens’ Panel before 12 July and you’ll receive the consultation too — either online or by post.

It's your chance to share what you notice and help shape local priorities. From the streets you walk every day to the local services you rely on, what you notice matters — and we want to hear from you!

Your feedback will be heard by Midlothian Community Planning Partnership – including Midlothian Council, NHS Lothian, Police Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Scottish Ambulance Service and many more.

SIGN UP to Midlothian Citizens' Panel to get started — it only takes two minutes: 🔗https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/midlothian-panel/

Open to anyone aged 16+ living in Midlothian.
Consultation closes 12 July 2026.

Questions? Contact Engage Scotland at [email protected] or 0800 433 7212.

Pictured are Council Leader Kelly Parry and Depute Council Leader Colin Cassidy at the launch of the Midlothian Decorating Centre in Dalkeith, alongside business owner Arran Wilson.

The new centre will supply decorating materials to both commercial and domestic customers across Midlothian, through this new store and an online service. Great news for local tradespeople, who can now access supplies closer to home.

Arran was supported by Business Gateway Midlothian to bring his business to life from the early stages of his journey, after he first connected with an adviser at an Edinburgh College drop-in session. The Gateway helped with developing a business plan and cashflow forecast, building local networks, and offering advice on securing commercial premises.

If you are planning to open a business in Midlothian and need support please contact Business Gateway Midlothian:
https://ow.ly/EMtV50Z6xqX