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Rescued mum warns county beachgoers of riptide dangers

A mother has warned of the dangers of riptides after nearly drowning along with her partner during a terrifying incident at Tyninghame Beach.

Published 6th June 2025.

Posted in Countryside and wildlife news.

No second sign-up window for 25/26 garden waste collection permits

Residents are reminded to register for a 2025/2026 garden waste collection permit by 3pm on Friday, 4 July as there will be NO second sign-up window.

Published 6th June 2025.

Posted in Bins and recycling news.

Bike hire hubs ready for summer across East Lothian

With summer here, public bike hire hubs are making it easier than ever to access the benefits of cycling in East Lothian.

Published 5th June 2025.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

Consultation launched to inform plans for open spaces in East Lothian

A new consultation has been launched to inform future plans for public parks, open spaces and greenspaces across East Lothian.

Published 4th June 2025.

Posted in Sport and leisure news.

New path to create safe route for school pupils in Dunbar

Work has begun on a new path creating a safe route for pupils walking to school in the latest of a series of improvements at Hallhill, Dunbar.

Published 2nd June 2025.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

Planning Committee approves new council homes at Wallyford

East Lothian Planning Committee met on Tuesday 3 June and discussed three applications; one relating to new council houses and a children’s home at Wallyford and two involving new homes at Blindwells.

Published 3rd June 2025.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Carers Week 2025: East Lothian - Caring About Equality

ELHSCP is supporting Carers Week 2025 (9th to 15th June), which this year focuses on Caring About Equality. The campaign highlights the challenges unpaid carers face.

Published 2nd June 2025.

Posted in Social care and health news.

Council leader Norman Hampshire marks the start of Volunteers’ Week

Volunteers’ Week takes place between 2 and 8 June 2025.

Published 2nd June 2025.

Posted in Your council news.

Shopfront improvement grant scheme launched in Dunbar

Building owners can apply for grants to improve shopfronts in Dunbar Conservation Area.

Published 30th May 2025.

Posted in Connected communities news.

Eight beaches in East Lothian scoop environmental award

Keep Scotland Beautiful has announced that eight of East Lothian’s beaches have been honoured with a prestigious Scotland’s Beach Award.

Published 30th May 2025.

Posted in Countryside and wildlife news.

Council staff in Facilities Management nominated for national awards

East Lothian Council staff in Facilities Management were hailed for their achievements after being nominated as finalists at the ASSIST FM Scottish National Awards.

Published 30th May 2025.

Posted in Services and advice for young people news.

Appointments to Council Management Team

Appointments to vacant Head of Service roles at East Lothian Council have been announced.

Published 28th May 2025.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Council’s Transport Services honoured with Fleet Award

East Lothian Council scooped a top honour at the APSE Striving for Excellence Awards 2025.

Published 28th May 2025.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

Free event to help businesses win work

East Lothian Council is taking part in a free event to help businesses find out more about winning work with the public and private sectors.

Published 22nd May 2025.

Posted in Procurement news.

Nearly 8000 register for 2025/26 garden waste permits in first week

Nearly 8000 householders registered for a 2025/2026 garden waste permit in the first week of the sign-up window.

Published 21st May 2025.

Posted in Bins and recycling news.

Next stage of place making project gets underway

Local residents can have their say on potential new ways in which council buildings could be used to deliver face-to-face services at a series of upcoming drop-in sessions.

Published 19th May 2025.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Haddington parking consultation launched

People are being given the opportunity to comment on proposals to improve parking management in Haddington.

Published 19th May 2025.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Council housing strategies and targets agreed by Cabinet

Good progress is being made towards achieving targets set out in the Local Housing Strategy 2024-2029, including delivery of new affordable housing units and a reduction in homelessness cases.

Published 14th May 2025.

Posted in Housing news.

Humbie and Saltoun schools mothballed for 2025/26

Two East Lothian primary schools will remain mothballed for the new academic year starting in August 2025.

Published 14th May 2025.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Removal of campervan parking spaces in Dunbar approved by Cabinet

Following local objections during a public consultation, the removal of a trio of campervan parking spaces in Dunbar was approved at a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday (13 May).

Published 13th May 2025.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

Tyne & Esk community fund open for applications

East Lothian and Midlothian rural community projects can now apply for the latest round of grants from the Tyne & Esk Rural Communities Development Fund.

Published 12th May 2025.

Posted in Connected communities news.

Working with local businesses to boost tourism in East Lothian

Local businesses attended two useful events recently with the Visit East Lothian team.

Published 9th May 2025.

Posted in Tourism and visitor attractions news.

VE Day 2025

A series of activities has been planned throughout 2025 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day the contributions of the generations who lived and served through World War 2 and its legacy.

Published 7th May 2025.

Posted in Your council news.

Planning Committee approves first phase of homes at Herdmanflat

East Lothian Planning Committee met on Tuesday 6 May and discussed three applications, including 51 homes – phase one of development at the former Herdmanflat Hospital site in Haddington.

Published 6th May 2025.

Posted in Planning and building standards news.

Registration to open for 2025/2026 garden waste collection service

Residents can sign up for East Lothian Council’s 2025/2026 garden waste collection service from Monday, 12 May.

Published 6th May 2025.

Posted in Bins and recycling news.

Musselburgh Silver Arrow trophy 9 May 2025

The contest for what is reputed to be the oldest sporting trophy in the world still competed for annually will be held in Musselburgh this Friday, 9 May

Published 5th May 2025.

Posted in Tourism and visitor attractions news.

Dunbar parking consultation launched

People are being given the opportunity to comment on proposals to improve parking management in Dunbar. 

Published 5th May 2025.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Working to deliver better mobile and broadband connectivity

Work is currently underway to deliver an ambitious two-phase plan to significantly improve digital connectivity in Prestonpans.

Published 2nd May 2025.

Posted in Business news.

Council adopts Climate Change Strategy for 2025-2030

The East Lothian Council Climate Change Strategy 2025-2030 has been adopted following a meeting of full council on Tuesday (29 April).

Published 30th April 2025.

Posted in Climate emergency news.