Planning and building news

• Council headquarters could become 'one stop shop' for local community

  Published on 29 Aug 2023

  The council’s headquarters, Midlothian House, could become a ‘one stop shop’ for local people using council and third sector services, councillors heard today (Tuesday).

• First low-carbon heating pipes laid at Shawfair Town

  Published on 16 Jun 2023

  The first pipes to supply the brand new Shawfair Town in Midlothian with low-carbon heating have been installed, with construction on the site now well-underway.

• Council help secure future of historic Mavisbank House

  Published on 21 Mar 2023

  Midlothian Council has agreed to use its compulsory purchase powers to help secure a future for Mavisbank House – a Category A Listed historic building near Bonnyrigg.

• Councillors commend Mayfield and Easthouses community

  Published on 4 Oct 2022

  Councillors have applauded a community-led initiative to regenerate Mayfield and Easthouses and heard how the next step is to find money for a manager to help realise the improvements.

• Penicuik building and shop front grants approved

  Published on 26 Aug 2022

  A historic building grant has been approved for the restoration of 2-4 West Street in Penicuik as part of the town’s Heritage Regeneration Project. Shop improvement grants have also been approved for 14-20 High Street.

• Doors open on Midlothian’s heritage

  Published on 17 Aug 2022

  Are you interested in finding out more about local history or architecture or learning about the industrial and rural heritage of Midlothian? Or are you simply looking for a great family day out? Either way, the 2022 Midlothian Doors Open Day programme is sure to have something for you.

• Further progress on regenerating Dalkeith town centre

  Published on 14 Dec 2021

  Midlothian Council is pressing ahead with proposals to regenerate Dalkeith town centre after councillors approved spending to update the masterplan for the area and the business case for the improveme

• Work starts in Midlothian on innovative energy saving homes

  Published on 10 Nov 2021

  Work has started on a prestigious new build housing development in Dalkeith town centre. This is Midlothian Council’s first ‘Passivhaus’ housing project.

• Demolition work on former school site to get underway

  Published on 5 Jul 2021

  Demolition work on the former St. Mary’s Primary School building in Bonnyrigg will begin this week.

• Regeneration opportunity for Dalkeith town centre

  Published on 2 Jul 2021

  Proposals to replace a number of office and other buildings owned by Midlothian Council in Dalkeith with new housing, retail and community space are to be considered as part of an initiative to regenerate the town centre.

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