A five-year plan for the future of Midlothian has been stalled for a second time amid claims it is nothing more than an unfunded 'wish list'.
Midlothian Council's strategic plan for the next five years sets out goals to become a carbon neutral 'wellbeing economy', and address inequalities among citizens.
But a meeting of elected members today saw a bid to put it out for public consultation halted amid concerns that it does not reflect the true financial crisis facing the council.