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Housing List Survey

We have commissioned a survey to find out more about the housing circumstances and needs of people on our council housing list.

Published 19th December 2025.

Posted in Housing news.

Tourism businesses celebrate a year of success

East Lothian’s tourism businesses gathered earlier this month for Visit East Lothian’s annual Christmas Networking event.

Published 18th December 2025.

Posted in Tourism and visitor attractions news.

Edinburgh Innovation Hub welcomes first tenant

The newly opened Edinburgh Innovation Hub has welcomed its first tenant, Forge Minerals.

Published 17th December 2025.

Posted in Business news.

Railings to be restored at Port Seton Harbour

The railings along the southern edge of Port Seton Harbour will be restored for the benefit of users and visitors alike.

Published 17th December 2025.

Posted in Tourism and visitor attractions news.

Playpark renewal in Athelstaneford receives funding award

The renewal of a children’s playpark in Athelstaneford - which has been spearheaded by the local community - is ready to move forward following a funding award.

Published 16th December 2025.

Posted in Sport and leisure news.

Office closures - Christmas 2025 and New Year 2026

All local area offices will close at 4pm on Wednesday 24 December 2025 (payments desks will close at 12 midday) and reopen on Monday 5 January 2026.

Published 12th December 2025.

Posted in Your council news.

Effective financial management recognised in audit report

An independent report highlights East Lothian Council’s strong governance of its finances while recognising ongoing challenges as demand for services grows.

Published 10th December 2025.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Construction courses lead to local jobs for young people

Construction and engineering courses on offer in East Lothian are leading to jobs for young people and supporting local businesses.

Published 10th December 2025.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Parking management proposals move to next stage after consideration by councillors

Parking management proposals for four East Lothian town centres were discussed by elected members at Tuesday's full council meeting.

Published 9th December 2025.

Posted in Media Centre news.

The Big Pick Reused Clothing Sale

The Big Pick event is a nearly new, used clothing sale where items are purchased for £3 per kilo. The next event is on Tuesday 16 December 11am-2pm at Port Seton Community Centre.

Published 9th December 2025.

Posted in Social care and health news.

Planning Committee agrees plans for roundabout upgrade at Craighall

East Lothian Planning Committee agreed to plans for the reconfiguration of a roundabout providing access to new homes at Craighall and coastal erosion prevention measures at West Links, North Berwick.

Published 3rd December 2025.

Posted in Planning and building standards news.

Parking management measures to be discussed by elected members

Councillors will meet next week to consider parking management proposals for four East Lothian town centres.

Published 2nd December 2025.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Pupils rediscover love for learning

A review has been carried out of a new Equity and Inclusion Outreach Service one year after it was launched.

Published 28th November 2025.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

National recognition for East Lothian Libraries Team

Congratulations to our East Lothian Libraries Team, who were highly commended in the Library Team of the Year category in the Scottish Library and Information Council’s (SLIC) annual awards.

Published 27th November 2025.

Posted in Libraries news.

New path beside North Berwick Law to provide safer route to school

Work has begun to create a new path beside North Berwick Law providing a safer route to school for pupils.

Published 26th November 2025.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

Month-long business focus hailed great success

East Lothian’s first Business Month has been hailed a great success after providing opportunities to learn and connect for around 200 local business and service representatives.

Published 24th November 2025.

Posted in Business news.

Wallyford Toll Roundabout improvements for pedestrians and cyclists

Work on improvements to a busy roundabout to make it easier for pedestrians and cyclists to travel between Prestonpans, Wallyford, Musselburgh and Tranent are set to begin on Monday, 24 November.

Published 20th November 2025.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

East Lothian now third best in Scotland for recycling rates

Recycling rates in East Lothian are the third highest in Scotland among its local authorities, a new report released by SEPA has shown.

Published 19th November 2025.

Posted in Bins and recycling news.

Report shows jobs boost from East Lothian Council spending

New jobs, apprenticeships and work experience opportunities have been created in East Lothian as a direct result of the council’s spending in the region, a report has revealed.

Published 17th November 2025.

Posted in Jobs and training news.

East Lothian Works initiative helps one mum back into employment

Local employers are being encouraged to sign-up to a scheme that has helped one East Lothian mum return to paid work after time spent caring for her children.

Published 14th November 2025.

Posted in Business news.

Council service helping young people find perfect path

A council service is helping more East Lothian young people find their perfect path after leaving school.

Published 13th November 2025.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Schools online as system safety confirmed

East Lothian schools are back online after an investigation into anti-virus alerts on the council’s education network has concluded that systems are secure.

Published 13th November 2025.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Active travel improvements in Musselburgh approved by Cabinet

A number of traffic measures to improve active travel in Musselburgh were approved at a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, 11 November.

Published 12th November 2025.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

East Lothian education network

Update on East Lothian education network

Published 11th November 2025.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Road safety improvements beside Haddington schools to be considered

New road safety improvements to benefit pupils attending school in Haddington will be explored following a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, 11 November.

Published 11th November 2025.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

Council requests public local inquiry on Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme

East Lothian Council has submitted a formal request asking Scottish Ministers to hold a public local inquiry (PLI) into a proposed scheme to reduce flood risk in Musselburgh.

Published 11th November 2025.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

Former fire station to be demolished on health and safety grounds

The demolition of a former fire station and pump house in Musselburgh will begin on Monday, 10 November.

Published 10th November 2025.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

Celebrating youth work

We're celebrating Youth Work Week 2025 and all the amazing opportunities youth work offers young people. Here, young volunteer Aiden and youth worker Ryan share their experiences.

Published 7th November 2025.

Posted in Services and advice for young people news.

Council appeals for Parent Partners to support adoptive families

East Lothian Council is looking for people to become a friendly support for adoptive families through its Parent Partner project.

Published 7th November 2025.

Posted in Children and families news.