Who are we and what do we do?

The Community Council is a statutory organisation, ran by volunteers, who meet in Gorebridge on the third Tuesday of every month to:

• Find out what’s happening in Gorebridge
• Discuss local issues and make recommendations to Midlothian Council
• Be a voice for our local area
• Promote the Gorebridge Local Place Plan

Are we part of Midlothian Council?

No.  Although the word ‘council’ is in our title we are independent from Midlothian Council. 

Local Councillors from Midlothian Council do attend the meetings and this is an excellent opportunity for them to listen to local residents concerns and to provide explanations to residents on a variety of topics

What do we discuss?

We have a standing agenda and additional items are added as required. 

The meetings are open to Gorebridge residents
If you would like any specific topics added to the agenda please email info@gorebridgecommunitycouncil.org.uk.

Attending the meetings are an ideal opportunity to find out what’s happening in Gorebridge, to discuss local issues and make your own opinions known to the local authorities who attend the meetings.

Where and when do you meet?

Please note there are no meetings in July or December

Due to ongoing maintenance work at the Birkenside Pavillion our meetings in 2026 until further notice will be held at the Gorebridge Leisure Centre every third Tuesday 7pm. The meetings take place on the third Tuesday of every month at 7:00pm in Birkenside Pavilion.
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You are very welcome to attend and we welcome new community representatives of all ages. Anyone over 16 years old can become a community councillor.

Why not come along and become a voice for your community?