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LEAP into spring
Published: Wednesday 22nd February 2012
Local groups in Cockenzie and Port Seton plan environmental day of action on 29th Feb.
Getting around East Lothian Transport Conference
Published: Tuesday 21st February 2012
Community and supported transport - Is there a better way?
Local traders advised about tobacco promotion
Published: Tuesday 21st February 2012
Trading Standards assist local businesses with new legislation
More Trading standards news.
Dog walkers come to heel!
Published: Monday 20th February 2012
The council has launched a voluntary “approved user” accreditation scheme for professional dog walking companies.
New visitor facilities for coastal areas
Published: Monday 20th February 2012
The Council is to build new public toilets at Yellowcraig Beach car park and at Linkfield, John Muir Country Park.
The Council paper East Lothian Living
Published: Friday 17th February 2012
Distribution to all East Lothian households starts Monday 20th February 2012
Switch on to Social Media
Published: Friday 17th February 2012
Places still available for free business event - but hurry!
More Business and trade news.
Council rent increase for 2012/13
Published: Wednesday 15th February 2012
East Lothian councillors have agreed to increase rent on council homes by 4.3 per cent for 2012/13.
Haddington Town Centre Vision
Published: Wednesday 15th February 2012
Have your say about the future of Haddington town centre
Support for East Lothian's economy
Published: Tuesday 14th February 2012
East Lothian Council is supporting businesses so they can offer jobs and supporting people so they have the right skills for employment.
Council budget aims to protect services and invest in key projects
Published: Tuesday 14th February 2012
Spending on key local services is to be protected as part of the budget plans approved by East Lothian Council for the next three years.
Investment for older people's services
Published: Monday 13th February 2012
East Lothian Council's Cabinet has agreed plans to access Scottish Government funding to improve services for older people.
‘It gets better in East Lothian’ - LGBT History Month Celebration Event.
Published: Sunday 12th February 2012
It Gets Better in East Lothian event supporting LGBT youth
Take life on web site
Published: Thursday 9th February 2012
Welcome to a healthier you. Just visiting this website is your first step in the right direction.
More Health advice news.
Booking open for education conference
Published: Tuesday 7th February 2012
The Enquire conference is an annual gathering of key people involved in additional support for learning across Scotland.
Local projects £20,000 funding boost
Published: Friday 3rd February 2012
East Lothian groups are to share over £20,000 for projects that will enhance their local area.
Get closer to nature
Published: Friday 3rd February 2012
Set yourself a challenge in 2012 – get out and enjoy East Lothian’s best wildlife sites
Shop Local retail initiative attracts record response
Published: Thursday 2nd February 2012
Lucky draw winners receive £150 of Shop Local vouchers
More Business and trade news.
100,000 visitors at John Muir’s Birthplace
Published: Thursday 2nd February 2012
John Muir’s Birthplace in Dunbar was celebrating reaching the 100,000 visitors mark this week.
Council apologises for loss of information
Published: Thursday 2nd February 2012
The Council has apologised to parents after the loss of information on pupils in the Dunbar area.
More Schools news.
Welfare reform
Published: Tuesday 31st January 2012
Council raises concerns on impact of welfare reform
Cathy's poster top with crossing guides
Published: Tuesday 31st January 2012
A Law Primary School pupil has won a design award for a road safety poster.
More Road safety news.
Read, listen, discover... WIN!
Published: Monday 30th January 2012
East Lothian’s libraries are holding a week of special events to celebrate National Libraries Day on 4 February.
New scheme to reward regular readers
Published: Monday 30th January 2012
Every sixth request is free in new library initiative
Council is a top performer
Published: Monday 30th January 2012
East Lothian Council is in line for a top UK award, in recognition of its efforts to improve performance and service delivery.
Don't get reeled in by dodgy fish salesmen
Published: Friday 27th January 2012
Rogue traders targeting East Lothian residents
More Business and trade news.
Don't be blind to risk to kids
Published: Thursday 26th January 2012
Free kits are being distributed across the county to prevent young children becoming tangled in blind cords.
Funding scheme open for applications
Published: Thursday 26th January 2012
Visual artists and craft makers are invited to apply for funding
Councillors agree first step to Pathfinder project
Published: Wednesday 25th January 2012
East Lothian Council volunteers to take part in Police and Fire Board reform proposals
Council tax freeze agreed
Published: Tuesday 24th January 2012
Fifth consecutive year of council tax levels
More Council tax news.
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