Tell us how our savings proposals impact you

Overview

Midlothian Council faced a budget gap of £9.406 million in 2025/26 rising to a projected £20.645 million by 2028/29. Some extremely difficult decisions needed to be made to balance our budget. We wanted to hear your views to help us decide our 2025/2026 spending plans.  

Responses

• Almost 1,700 people and organisations respond to budget consultation | Midlothian Council

For a summary of the findings: 

• Infographic ‘snapshot’ of savings proposal findings by directorate 
• Summary of impact of savings proposals  

How the council used the information

• Council sets balanced budget and Council Tax rates | Midlothian Council

What happens next

Responses

• Almost 1,700 people and organisations respond to budget consultation | Midlothian Council

For a summary of the findings: 

• Infographic ‘snapshot’ of savings proposal findings by directorate 
• Summary of impact of savings proposals  

How the council used the information

• Council sets balanced budget and Council Tax rates | Midlothian Council