Growth and development.pdf

MIDLOTHIAN1. Profile at 2002With a population of 82,200 Midlothian is the second smallest mainland authority.The population has risen gradually in recent years. The population of older people is set to riseby more than the national average, particularly the over 75s. Decreases in the 5 – 14 populationwill be smaller than the national average and there will be an increase in under 5's.Midlothian has one of the lowest unemployment rates in Scotland (2.2% in January 2002).The drug misuse rate is below average (1.6% of 15-54 year olds).There is a lower than average rate of crime, 575 recorded crimes per 10,000 of population in 2001.Midlothian Council has developed a cabinet system of government, with a Performance Paneland linked closely to developing Community Forums.Social work services, led by a chief social work officer, are now a part of Executive Services, andlinked with Corporate Policy, Business Planning and Personnel in a restructuring implementedearly in 2002. Over 60% of services are purchased from external providers; there is a clear all-Lothian dimension to many of these services.403020Expected % change in population, 2000-2016,local and national comparisons by age bandPercent100-10-20-30Under 5 5-14 15-29 30-44 45-59 60-74 75+AgeScotlandMidlothian161