Locate in Midlothian

01/06/2026

Have Your Say: Shape the Future of Midlothian! 🌍✨

How can we improve the lives of local people? If you live or work in Midlothian and are over 11 years old, the Midlothian Community Planning Partnership (MCPP) wants to hear from you!

Check out the full list of local in-person meeting venues, dates, and times. You can also join online sessions!

📧 Get in touch: For more details, email [email protected].

30/05/2026

🤝 Looking for your next career move, but not sure where to start?

Whether you are hunting for your very first job, trying to dust off your CV, or looking to return to the workforce after some time away, you don't have to navigate it alone.

Employment Support services are available right here in Midlothian and across Scotland to help you take that next step with confidence.

🌟 No matter where you are on your career journey, there is a support service designed perfectly for your needs.

👉 Explore local services and support: https://locateinmidlothian.co.uk/employment-support/

28/05/2026

Reminder: Help shape the future of Vogrie House!

Calling all health and wellbeing organisations! There’s still time to share your thoughts on our new vision to turn Vogrie House into a dedicated community hub for health, wellness, and relaxation. 🌿🧘‍♂️

Imagine a peaceful setting featuring an onsite cafe, vibrant green spaces, and a variety of holistic wellbeing services all in one shared location.

If your organisation could benefit from or contribute to a space like this, we want to hear from you! Help us gauge interest and understand your needs by taking a few minutes to fill out our quick survey.

👉 Have your say here:

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27/05/2026

🚴‍♂️ Be part of the Tour de France 2027! 🚴‍♀️

Applications are officially OPEN to recruit 9,000 volunteers ("JOY Makers") for the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes Grand Départs coming to Midlothian in summer 2027!

No prior experience is needed, and it’s open to anyone aged 16+ (by 1 April 2027).

✨ Why apply?
- Gain massive event experience at a world-class sporting event.
- Build skills like teamwork, communication, and problem-solving.
- Boost your CV and make amazing new connections.

💼 Aged 18–25?
Get involved with the "Readiness to Work" scheme, offering structured employability skills training, career mentoring across multiple sectors, and practical experience to help you land your next job, training, or education spot.

📅 Deadline: Applications close 1 September 2026.

👉 Apply now: www.letourgb.com/volunteer

27/05/2026

Everything you need, right here in Midlothian!

The Locate in Midlothian Business Directory is your ultimate local guidebook, putting a vast range of incredible, homegrown businesses right at your fingertips 🌟

Are you a Midlothian business owner? Don't forget that you can add your business to our directory completely free of charge to get noticed by thousands of locals!

🔍 Start exploring or list your business today: https://locateinmidlothian.co.uk/location/

27/05/2026

Our Business Gateway Midlothian Advisors will be back at the next Loanhead Networking Event 🙌

If you’re a local business owner or entrepreneur looking to Build, Advise, Support, and Empower your network, this is an evening you won’t want to miss.

We’re looking forward to another great event! Don’t forget to register your attendance 👇

We’re excited to officially invite you to our Base Network Event.

An evening designed to bring local businesses, entrepreneurs and the community together to connect, collaborate and support one another.

The evening will include keynote speakers, speed networking, local businesses, community connections and opportunities to grow your network in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

Tuesday 2nd June 2026
4pm – 7pm
Loanhead Miners Club
Free tickets – registration required

BASE stands for:
Build. Advise. Support. Empower.

We look forward to welcoming you.
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26/05/2026

Your next big opportunity is right on your doorstep! 💼

Tired of a grueling commute? Or maybe you're a Midlothian business owner ready to expand your team with great local talent? Either way, we are here to connect the dots.

The Locate in Midlothian jobs hub is the ultimate jobs tool- bringing together local businesses and job seekers right here in our area.

🔍 Looking for your next career move? We have a variety of local vacancies waiting for you.

👉 Browse current vacancies: https://locateinmidlothian.co.uk/jobs/

📢 Hiring for your business?
Get your open roles in front of local job seekers.

👉 List your vacancies for free: https://locateinmidlothian.co.uk/job-vacancy-listing/

24/05/2026

FINAL CALL! The Tyne & Esk Rural Communities Fund deadline is fast approaching 🚨

Don't miss your chance to secure support for your community project.

Key info:
- Who can apply? Communities across Midlothian and East Lothian (including Dalkeith Country Park).
- Please note that the urban centres of Dalkeith and Musselburgh are excluded from this specific fund.
- Projects requiring revenue or limited capital support.

⏰ Deadline: 31 May
Time is running out to get your application in! Make sure to review the full eligibility criteria and guidance notes before submitting.

Apply here 👇

How to apply for the fund : Tyne Esk Rural Development Fund

22/05/2026

🌟 Midlothian Council Job Spotlight: Children’s Services Practitioner

Are you passionate about creating safe, nurturing environments for young people? We are looking for a Children’s Services Practitioner to join Midlothian Council’s Residential Services.

✨ Must be educated to a minimum of HNC in Health and Social Care and SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)
✨ Must have previous experience of working with young people in a residential setting
✨ Must be committed to continued professional development
✨ Travelling across Midlothian is integral to this role

Your skills, values and experience can truly transform our children’s lives.

Interested? Find out more and apply here 👇

https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/midlothian-council/jobs/childrens-services-practitioner-471227

22/05/2026

Don't forget: Have your say on the future of Vogrie House! 🌳

Just a quick reminder that we are still looking for feedback on the new health and wellbeing vision for Vogrie House in Vogrie Country Park.

If you are a wellbeing organisation or practitioner, your input is vital in helping us design a shared space that works for you- from mental health support and therapies to sports rehabilitation.

It only takes a few minutes! Help us shape this peaceful, green setting for the whole community.

👇 Complete the survey here:

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