Midlothian Council

Welcome

I thank you for your interest in Midlothian Council.

Midlothian really is ‘a great green place to grow’ as it is Scotland’s fastest growing council due to our extensive housebuilding, which attracts significant migration and inward investment.   

Midlothian has high aspirations for the people it serves at the centre of all that it does. With excellent job opportunities, our proximity to Scotland’s capital, great transport links, high quality  housing and ambitious investment in our education settings, it is easy to see why families are attracted here.

In working as one council, we are committed to providing whole person approaches, quality local services, delivering a world-class education system, tackling poverty and inequality,  and supporting our most vulnerable in our communities.

We shape our service around our citizens, recognising that people are our best asset – our employees, partners, businesses, community groups and volunteers in a culture where people feel valued, trusted and supported.

Our People Values (Celebrate, Respect, Excellence, Support, Together) describe the way we do things here. They shape the way we behave as employees, underpin our leadership approach and influence how we make decisions, sharing the ambition of making the area a better place to live and work, where people can expect quality services that meet their needs.

Joining Midlothian is exciting and rewarding – your contribution will make a huge positive impact on our communities.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Kevin Anderson

Executive Director, Place