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Recruitment

Apply for a job with Midlothian Council:

Latest vacancies

Planning

Use the online system to apply for planning permission:

Apply for planning permission

Recycling, waste and refuse collections

If you need extra recycling boxes you can request them here:

Extra recycling boxes

Special uplifts

If you want the Council to uplift large items (eg old furniture or fridges), complete the online form with your details and we'll call you back to advise when your item(s) will be uplifted:

Request bulk uplift

Housing and Council Tax

Council house application
Council tax discounts
Council tax - new payment card
Council Tax Benefit application form (PDF)
Rent - new payment card

Benefits

Housing Benefit application form (PDF)
Council Tax Benefit application form (PDF)

Schools

Clothing grants and free school meals

Sport and leisure

Leisure Centre membership information
Access to Midlothian Card application form (PDF)

Libraries

Join your local library:

Libraries online application form

Social care and fostering

Help to remain at home
Become a foster carer
Apply for respite care

Blue badge - disabled parking

The Blue Badge Scheme provides parking concessions for people with a permanent and substantial disability.

Blue badge scheme

Garden assistance

Garden assistance enquiry