Tell us what you think of our plans for the council headquarters

Drop in to Dalkeith Library on Tuesday 1 April between 4pm and 7pm to give your views on proposals for Midlothian Council’s headquarters.

New one stop shop for customers

As the council reduces the size of its estate and focuses on improving the quality of its buildings, services in Dalkeith are to be brought into Midlothian House. Repairs will be carried out to the façade and work done to extend the building’s life and make it more energy efficient. A new one stop shop will be created on the ground floor to provide a high quality environment for people to access a wide range of council services including a new library and arts centre. 

Town centre regeneration

Dalkeith Library and Fairfield House will be disposed of or redeveloped as part of Dalkeith town centre’s regeneration. 

Your views on the proposals 

Midlothian Council Leader Councillor Kelly Parry said: “Come along to look at what the new ground floor of Midlothian House could look like incorporating the library, arts centre and customer-hub. Give your views on the proposals and our plans to extend the life of Midlothian House and make it more energy efficient."

Best option

Cllr Parry added: “People will have seen the scaffolding that has been up outside the building for a while now so, having investigated various options, it makes financial and environmental sense to retrofit Midlothian House and relocate other services within it. 

Long term solution 

“The work on Midlothian House will provide a long term, sustainable solution and a high-quality environment for council service users in the heart of Dalkeith.”  

Most cost effective 

The cost of the work is largely covered by savings made from closing other council buildings and making Midlothian House more energy efficient. 

Staff will move

Staff in Midlothian House will move into Fairfield House while the work is carried out. Midlothian House will close for around 18 months from August 2025.