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News published June 2026

• Council switching to new supplier for house swaps

  Published 24 Jun 2026

  If you are a tenant considering a mutual house swap, please note that the council is switching exchange suppliers.

• Equality event 25 June - cancelled

  Published 23 Jun 2026

  Event postponed till a later date.

• Public Consultation to launch on proposed Midlothian Local Development Plan 2

  Published 23 Jun 2026

  Midlothian Council agreed to launch a 12-week public consultation on the proposed Midlothian Local Development Plan 2 (MLDP2). The consultation will open on 30 June.

• Additional Support Needs stage at Woodburn Primary approved

  Published 23 Jun 2026

  Midlothian Council has approved plans to formally establish an Additional Support Needs (ASN) stage at Woodburn Primary School, Dalkeith, from August 2026.

• Councillors agree new transport strategy

  Published 23 Jun 2026

  Councillors have agreed to adopt Midlothian’s new Local Transport Strategy (LTS), which will guide how transport decisions are made and where investment is prioritised over the next 10 years to 2035.

• £282,000 committed to strengthening cost of living support for residents

  Published 22 Jun 2026

  Midlothian Council is allocating a total of £282,000 for cost of living support for 2026/27 to help residents facing rising costs through a range of practical supports.

• Midlothian Council clarifies and reaffirms its support for the World Cup

  Published 17 Jun 2026

  Midlothian Council is proud to join communities across the country in supporting Scotland’s participation in the FIFA Men’s World Cup.

• Community champions awarded British Empire Medals

  

  Published 10 Jun 2026

  Two Midlothian community champions have been invested with British Empire Medal for their community service.

• Midlothian Council and Police issue warning over antisocial behaviour in Dalkeith

  Published 1 Jun 2026

  Midlothian Council Leader Councillor Kelly Parry has issued a strong warning that antisocial behaviour in Dalkeith town centre will not be tolerated, following a series of recent incidents.

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