Midlothian Community Planning Partnership

13/03/2026

Happy Young Carers Action Day!

Today is ALL about celebrating young and young adult carers across Scotland - your strength, your stories, your kindness, your humour, your heart… EVERYTHING that makes you you. 💛 We’re shouting loud for Fair Futures today - fair chances, fair support, fair opportunities for every young carer.



If you care for a loved one at home, reach out to Midlothian Young Carers Project at 07990 437 989.

07/03/2026

Deadwood Survey

Deadwood is amazing and it plays a big part in nutrient recycling, acts as a carbon storage system, and helps the stability of woodland soil. It is an important micro habitat for birds, mammals, fungi, plants, amphibians, reptiles, insects and even fish!
Deadwood is amazing and it plays a big part in nutrient recycling, acts as a carbon storage system, and helps the stability of woodland soil. It is an important micro habitat for birds, mammals, fungi, plants, amphibians, reptiles, insects and even fish! We will have an expert from The Conservation Volunteers to answer any questions!

Where? Wooded area near Cuiken Primary School

When? Thursday the 9th of April from 1pm to 3pm

Families Welcome

Book on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/deadwood-survey-tickets-1984387833428?aff=oddtdtcreator

06/03/2026

Wood Whittling for Wellbeing

A chance to try your hand at wood whittling in the great outdoors.
Would you like to try your hand at wood whittling and lightling a Kelly Kettle, maybe even toast a marshmallow on an open fire?

Then come along to our introductory session and have a go. All equipment will be provided. Please dress for the weather. Adults only.

Where? Wooded area near Cuiken Primary School
When? Tuesday 31st March From 4pm to 6pm

ADULTS ONLY

To book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wood-whittling-for-wellbeing-tickets-1982788477712?aff=oddtdtcreator

Or phone 07500 998508

26/01/2026

Here’s your chance to have your say on decisions about Midlothian’s future.

By joining Midlothian’s Citizens Panel, you will receive one or two short surveys a year on issues that matter to you and your local community. Your feedback will help shape decisions about local services and the next Single Midlothian Plan.

Register today and make your voice count: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/midlothian-panel/

The Citizens’ Panel is one way Midlothian Community Planning Partnership (MCPP) hears from local residents. MCPP brings together public and third sector organisations to work with communities and plan services that deliver better outcomes for people. Anyone aged 16+ living in Midlothian can join the Citizens’ Panel.

Community planning, under the Community Empowerment Act, is about public bodies and communities working together to identify local needs and improve outcomes. Partnerships create Local Outcomes Improvement Plans and Locality Plans to tackle inequalities. This approach gives communities a stronger voice, making services more responsive and fair.

If you have any questions, you can contact Engage Scotland at [email protected] or 0800 433 7212.

11/03/2025

We are looking for individuals living and working in Midlothian to join our exciting new panel. Members will be able to review and shape processes within the Community Planning structure. This is a volunteering role and the group aims to meet 4 times per year.

Are you able to make objective and impartial assessments? Do you have an interest in community activity in Midlothian? Can you think innovatively and creatively? Can you to ask difficult questions?

If you answered yes please email [email protected] for more information!

31/10/2024

Healthy Respect & C:Card Point

Young Persons Sexual Health Clinic – 13 to 25 years.
Croft Street (upstairs) – 18 Croft Street, Dalkeith, EH22 3BA

Tuesday 4pm to 7.30pm
Friday 1pm to 4pm

Drop in clinics, no appointment needed turn up during clinic times to see a nurse or youth worker.

Appointments can also be made through Chalmers on 0131 536 1070 or visit www.lothiansexualhealth.scot

17/10/2024

There is still time to register for the upcoming Living Well in Central Dalkeith and Woodburn Plan consultation on 22nd October. To reserve your spot please go to:

Midlothian Community Planning Partnership