Planning and building news

Penicuik heritage project exceeds expectations

Published on 2 Apr 2025

A multi-million-pound regeneration project to breathe new life into Penicuik has exceeded its original aims, a new report finds.
Tell us what you think of our plans for the council headquarters

Published on 24 Mar 2025

Drop in to Dalkeith Library on Tuesday 1 April between 4pm and 7pm to give your views on proposals for Midlothian Council’s headquarters.
Councillors approve draft programme to deliver local development plan

Published on 17 Dec 2024

Midlothian councillors have today approved the draft Delivery Programme for the Midlothian Local Development Plan 2017 (MLDP) public consultation.
Council headquarters could become 'one stop shop' for local community

Published on 29 Aug 2023

The council’s headquarters, Midlothian House, could become a ‘one stop shop’ for local people using council and third sector services, councillors heard today (Tuesday).
First low-carbon heating pipes laid at Shawfair Town

Published on 16 Jun 2023

The first pipes to supply the brand new Shawfair Town in Midlothian with low-carbon heating have been installed, with construction on the site now well-underway.
Council help secure future of historic Mavisbank House

Published on 21 Mar 2023

Midlothian Council has agreed to use its compulsory purchase powers to help secure a future for Mavisbank House – a Category A Listed historic building near Bonnyrigg.

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