MTF Estate walkabouts

Midlothian Council introduced estate walkabouts in partnership with the tenants forum.

What are estate walkabouts?

Estate walkabouts are an opportunity for tenants to raise any concerns about problems that exist on their estate, particularly with regards to the physical environment.  

Normally a small group of tenants will be accompanied by a housing officer walking round an agreed area.  The tenants will be able to point out any areas of concern, which will be recorded by the housing officer.  The walkabout usually lasts around one hour and everyone has a cuppa afterwards.

When will the estate walkabouts happen?

There is a programme of estate walkabouts see the timetable by clicking here.

Who can take part?

Estate walkabouts are open to all tenants of Midlothian Council.  You do not need to be resident in the area being inspected.

Woodburn walkabout

During our most recent estate walkabout we spotted graffiti on a council property and on a pavement which has since been reported to the Property and Facilities Department of Midlothian Council.

Walkabout in Penicuik

 Household waste dumped outside a council tenancy back in September. The Housing Officer took note of this and contacted the tenant.