Council housing news

Tell us what you think about housing in Midlothian

Published on 1 Apr 2025

We are currently working on a draft Local Housing Strategy to cover the period 2026/27 to 2030/31 and we need your ideas and suggestions for improvement.
Grants available for tenants wishing to downsize

Published on 17 Mar 2025

We are offering grants to tenants willing to downsize so we can increase the number of larger properties available for families.
First tenants move into new housing development

Published on 27 Jan 2025

The first Midlothian tenants have moved into their new homes in Danderhall.
Join one of our walkabouts

Published on 21 Jan 2025

Tell us what you think of your local town.
Green-fingered tenants win gardening prizes

Published on 21 Oct 2024

Well done to all of the winners of our tenants' gardening competition.
Council celebrates latest Passivhaus development on Scottish Housing Day

Published on 18 Sep 2024

Midlothian Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing, Cllr Stuart McKenzie is marking Scottish Housing Day today (18 September) by celebrating the completion of the council’s latest green-energy project.
Work starts on 75 new social houses in Gorebridge

Published on 26 Aug 2024

Midlothian Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing, Councillor Stuart McKenzie donned his hard hat and high vis vest to break ground on the council’s latest green energy, affordable homes site.
New Housing Allocation Policy agreed by Council

Published on 25 Mar 2024

The council today (26 March) agreed changes to its Housing Allocations Policy, following an extensive consultation process with tenants and other stakeholders earlier this year.
Council adopts strategy to ensure more affordable housing choices

Published on 25 Mar 2024

The council today (26 March) approved the adoption of its Mixed Tenure Strategy for housing in the area.
Work to start on 90 energy-efficient homes

Published on 9 Nov 2023

Midlothian Council’s most ambitious energy-efficient housing development is about to get underway.
Upgrade of Housing Services database

Published on 29 Sep 2023

Essential maintenance and systems upgrades are taking place on the Housing Services database. This maintenance has taken slightly longer than anticipated and will continue until Monday 9 October 2023.

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