Community Planning in Midlothian
Citizens' Panel
Our Citizens' Panel is 1,000 randomly selected local people. They agree to take part in consultations and surveys with us and our community planning partners.
There are two surveys each year:
- The summer/ autumn survey covers proposals for the community planning partnership plan for the following year.
- The winter survey collects views on the services that the community planning partners provide.
Join the Citizens' Panel
Registration is now open to join the Citizens' Panel.
Anyone aged 16+ living in Midlothian can join.
If you have any questions about the Citizens' Panel, contact Engage Scotland at:
- midlothian@engagescotland.co.uk
- Or call 0800 433 7212.
Why we have a Citizens' 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.
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.
Download survey reports
- 2022 Citizens' Panel survey report
- Winter 2021 Citizens' Panel survey report (PDF)
- Autumn 2020 Citizens' Panel survey report (PDF)
- Winter 2017/18 Citizens' Panel survey report (PDF)
- Winter 2016/17 Citizens' Panel survey report (PDF)