Consultations - Have your say on plans for our new Dalkeith welcome hub

We will share the outcome of the consultation on our social media channels, Facebook and X and on this consultation page.

The short survey will take around 10 minutes to complete.

• Fill in the survey

We asked for views on proposals such as extended opening hours, regular housing and revenues drop-ins, quiet study areas, a booking system for check-ins, and self-service consoles offering access to information including Council Tax support.

The move is part of the council’s wider plans to reduce the size of our estate while improving the quality and energy efficiency of our buildings. Services currently located in Dalkeith will be brought into Midlothian House, where significant work is being carried out to repair the façade, extend the building’s lifespan and improve sustainability.

Dalkeith Library and Fairfield House will be disposed of or redeveloped as part of ongoing regeneration plans for Dalkeith town centre.

The cost of the refurbishment is largely offset by savings achieved through closing other council buildings and increasing the energy efficiency of Midlothian House. The building is currently closed, with staff relocated to other sites during the works. Staff areas within Midlothian House will remain unchanged.

Paper copies of the survey were available in Dalkeith Library and in Fairfield House reception.