The local plans, investments and decisions worth following.
3 selected records checked against official sources. A plan is not a completed project; each record shows the stage its source establishes.
Shawfair
Shawfair energy centre
The council’s energy partnership opened a centre in November 2024 to supply the developing district heat network.
Energy centre open; network expansion and benefits require separate reporting. · source does not state a status date
Responsible body: Midlothian Energy Limited, a council and Vattenfall partnership
What the source says: The council’s energy partnership opened a centre in November 2024 to supply the developing district heat network.
Next thing to establish: What dated decision or progress report confirms the current stage?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Area covered
- The named location is verified, but a current ward boundary match and the extent of benefits have not been verified. No ward-level outcome is inferred.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Midlothian Energy Ltd | Transforming how we work | Midlothian Council →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
- Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Make the opened energy centre’s results visible →
Make room for homes people can afford →
How to track delivery →Penicuik
Penicuik High School redevelopment
The project refurbishes the listed school building and adds a new extension; a main contractor has been appointed.
Contractor appointed; March 2026 announcement planned main works for summer 2026. · source does not state a status date
Responsible body: Midlothian Council
What the source says: The project refurbishes the listed school building and adds a new extension; a main contractor has been appointed.
Next thing to establish: What dated decision or progress report confirms the current stage?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Area covered
- The named location is verified, but a current ward boundary match and the extent of benefits have not been verified. No ward-level outcome is inferred.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Main contractor appointed as Penicuik High School project moves into construction phase | Midlothian Council →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
- Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Give families a clear school construction timetable →
How to track delivery →Penicuik area
Replacement Beeslack Community High School
A contractor has been appointed to complete detailed design for the replacement school.
Design development; construction completion not claimed. · evidence dated 2026-10-08
Responsible body: Midlothian Council
What the source says: A contractor has been appointed to complete detailed design for the replacement school.
Next thing to establish: What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Area covered
- The named location is verified, but a current ward boundary match and the extent of benefits have not been verified. No ward-level outcome is inferred.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Project Update – Replacement Beeslack Community High School | Midlothian Council →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Use the design stage to meet future learning needs →
Do not assume school design approval means opening is close →
How to track delivery →