Midlothian residents asked for views on draft housing strategy

We want to hear your views on housing in Midlothian.

Housing plans

The Midlothian Local Housing Strategy (LHS) is a five year document covering 2026/27 - 2030/31. This sets out the council’s plans to improve housing in the area.

Consultation

Following phase one of the consultation earlier this year, we are now running the final phase of our consultation. The ideas submitted to us in the spring have been added to the draft strategy and this consultation is your last chance to have your say.

Topics

The LHS covers all types and tenures of housing. Topics covered in the LHS include equalities, engagement and consultation, preventing and addressing homelessness, fuel poverty, energy efficiency & climate change and housing conditions. The strategy sets out a strategic vision for the delivery of housing services in Midlothian.

Survey

The consultation includes an online Citizen Space survey for all who live and work in Midlothian.

Public meetings

We also have some public drop-ins for Midlothian residents:

Lasswade Library, Tuesday 2 September, 10.00am - 12.00 noon
Penicuik Library, Tuesday 9 September, 5.00pm - 7.00pm
Newbattle Library, Tuesday 16 September, 10.00am - 12noon
Dalkeith Library, Tuesday 23 September, 5.00pm - 7pm

Online sessions

The Development Team are also offering Microsoft Teams sessions every Thursday lunchtime on 4, 11, 18 & 25 September (between 12noon - 1.00pm).

To sign up email lesley.connell@midlothian.gov.uk

Share your views

Cllr Stuart McKenzie, Cabinet Member for Housing said:

“This consultation is an opportunity for local residents to have their final say on the document. Your feedback will ensure that our Local Housing Strategy is responsive to the issues that matter most to our residents. Therefore, I would encourage everyone to share their views during this consultation period. We have made sure that people can participate both online and in person so we can get as many opinions as possible.”