Midlothian Council

Midlothian Council Midlothian Council provides services for more than 96,600 people living in the South East of Scotland.

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⚠️ Planned maintenance: please note that from 8.30am on Tuesday 8 September, our website may be briefly unavailable whil...
07/09/2026

⚠️ Planned maintenance: please note that from 8.30am on Tuesday 8 September, our website may be briefly unavailable while we carry out planned maintenance.

Some online forms may also be unavailable for up to four hours. If you are unable to access a form, please try again later.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Still time to give your viewsMany thanks to everyone who has filled in the survey and come along to our drop-ins to give...
07/09/2026

Still time to give your views

Many thanks to everyone who has filled in the survey and come along to our drop-ins to give your views on development in Midlothian.

What you tell us will help shape the Midlothian Local Development Plan (MLDP2).

In MLDP2, we will allocate sites for development, identify places to be protected, and set out the policies that will be used when deciding planning applications.

Find out more and fill in the survey by 25 Sept at: https://ow.ly/sENQ50ZIJtC

Do you know an amazing young person whose achievements deserve recognition?The annual Midlothian’s Young People Awards (...
07/09/2026

Do you know an amazing young person whose achievements deserve recognition?

The annual Midlothian’s Young People Awards (MYPA) 2026 are now open for nominations in five categories:

- Caring and Volunteering
- Local Community
- Sport and Physical Activity
- Arts and Culture
- Achievement in Learning

Both individuals and youth groups can be nominated and nominees should be aged between 8-26 years old.

More info / nominate: https://ow.ly/40Vq50ZKnHu

Deadline: Friday 9 October

A huge thank you to members of Ageing Well's popular Best Step Forward class at St Mungo's Church Hall, Penicuik, for he...
07/09/2026

A huge thank you to members of Ageing Well's popular Best Step Forward class at St Mungo's Church Hall, Penicuik, for helping spread the word about our next Falls Prevention Community Drop-In.

📅 Thursday 29 Oct, 10am to 2pm
📍 Ladywood Leisure Centre, Penicuik

Meet 20+ health and wellbeing experts, no appointment needed. Plus, Ageing Well's popular functional fitness tests and plenty of homemade cake!

🔗 www.midlothian.gov.uk/falls

IMPORTANT SERVICE UPDATE: Vaccination pop-up clinic location change.Due to unforeseen circumstances, NHS Lothian's vacci...
07/09/2026

IMPORTANT SERVICE UPDATE: Vaccination pop-up clinic location change.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, NHS Lothian's vaccination pop-up clinic, originally due to take place at Asda Straiton on Tuesday 8 September, has moved location.

The clinic will now be held at:

📍 Danderhall Community Hub Car Park
📅 Tuesday 8 September
🕙 10am to 3pm

The clinic offers vaccinations for RSV, Pneumococcal and Shingles.

For information on eligibility and the vaccines available, call the NHS Lothian helpline on 0300 790 6296 or visit:
https://www.nhslothian.scot/vaccinations/

To mark Midlothian Trauma Awareness Week (7 to 11 September), Midlothian Council are hosting a free online event at 2pm ...
07/09/2026

To mark Midlothian Trauma Awareness Week (7 to 11 September), Midlothian Council are hosting a free online event at 2pm today for local residents and professionals interested in learning more about su***de prevention and trauma-informed practice. More: https://ow.ly/ytI050ZJA2Q

🔜Final reminder: the Dalkeith Job and Fair takes place this week, Thursday 10 September.Whether you're actively looking ...
07/09/2026

🔜Final reminder: the Dalkeith Job and Fair takes place this week, Thursday 10 September.

Whether you're actively looking for work, exploring new opportunities or want help with your CV, come along and speak directly with employers and employability advisers.

You'll be able to:

✅ Meet recruiting employers
✅Learn about current vacancies
✅Get careers advice and support
✅ Access free CV help from Skills Development Scotland

📅 Thursday 10 September 2026
🕥 10.30am to 1.30pm
📍 St John's & Newton Church, 31 Eskbank Road, Dalkeith, EH22 1HJ

The event is free and open to all Midlothian residents.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Any questions, email: [email protected]

More info: https://ow.ly/2xgC50ZATiz

Are you a tourism business?Tourism businesses across Midlothian, the Scottish Borders and Dumfries & Galloway are invite...
06/09/2026

Are you a tourism business?

Tourism businesses across Midlothian, the Scottish Borders and Dumfries & Galloway are invited to help shape preparations for the Tour de France Grand Départ in 2027.

Join a series of industry engagement sessions to hear the latest updates from local councils and partner agencies, including information on support available to help businesses make the most of the world's biggest cycle race.

These sessions are a chance to:
✅ Ask questions
✅ Share ideas with fellow businesses
✅ Explore opportunities for collaboration and promotion
✅ Help shape future support and information sessions

📅 First meeting: Tuesday 8 September 2026
🕒 3pm to 4pm

Register now: 🔗 https://ow.ly/S2UG50ZIxVw

🔜 There is still time to register for our free digital learning courses for adult learners in Midlothian.Sign up now and...
06/09/2026

🔜 There is still time to register for our free digital learning courses for adult learners in Midlothian.

Sign up now and join our Digital Skills courses which start from tomorrow across Midlothian:

📍Newbattle Community Learning Centre – starts Monday 7 September, 10am-11.30am
📍Penicuik Town Hall – starts Monday 7 September, 1pm-2.30pm
📍Dalkeith Library – starts Tuesday 8 September, 1pm-2.30pm

Build practical skills at your own pace and learn more about:
✅ Online safety
✅ Passwords and security
✅ Web searching
✅ Online services
✅ Managing files and photos

Sign up now: https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/classes



Communities, Lifelong Learning and Employability - Midlothian

🏡 Protect What Matters Most and Get Home Contents InsuranceWe encourage all our tenants to make sure they have home cont...
05/09/2026

🏡 Protect What Matters Most and Get Home Contents Insurance

We encourage all our tenants to make sure they have home contents insurance in place to protect their personal belongings.
While the council insures the building, fixtures and fittings, tenants are responsible for insuring the contents of their home, including:
furniture, clothing, electrical goods, carpets and other personal possessions.

You can choose your own insurance provider or sign up to the Tenant Contents Insurance Scheme, which we offer in partnership with Aviva.

More info: https://ow.ly/IpW150Zt8KM

📞 Need advice? Contact the Housing Team on 0131 271 3394
📧 Email: [email protected]

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