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Partnership keeps communities safe, supported and financially stable

People in East Lothian are safer, have better support to care and are more financially resilient thanks to work carried out by the East Lothian Partnership in 2024/25.

Published 14th January 2026.

Posted in Your community news.

Free webinars to help East Lothian employers boost recruitment & retention

East Lothian businesses are being offered free guidance to boost recruitment and retain staff through fair and flexible work.

Published 14th January 2026.

Posted in Business news.

Planning Committee approves plans for glamping pods near Pencaitland

The application had been continued from August last year for the applicant to address community concerns.

Published 13th January 2026.

Posted in Planning and building standards news.

New Whitecraig Primary School opens

Whitecraig Primary pupils have started the New Year in a new school.

Published 9th January 2026.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

East Lothian Information Hub Events 2026

Bringing advice and support straight to your community

Published 8th January 2026.

Posted in Social care and health news.

Individual laptops for all secondary pupils

A project to give all East Lothian secondary pupils their own laptop for learning is being rolled out across the local authority’s schools.

Published 7th January 2026.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Congratulations Ashley on Queen's Nurse Title

Local Health Visiting Nurse, Ashley Lawrence is honoured with prestigious Queen's Nurse title.

Published 24th December 2025.

Posted in Social care and health news.

Public local inquiry for proposed Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme

A public local inquiry (PLI) will be held into a scheme to reduce flood risk in Musselburgh after Scottish Ministers wrote to East Lothian Council to confirm they would ‘call in' the proposals.

Published 22nd December 2025.

Posted in Climate emergency news.

Drop-in events showcasing technology to support independent living

East Lothian Rehabilitation Service announce their 2026 drop-in technology events calendar, where they will showcase technology solutions to support independent living in Tranent and Dunbar.

Published 22nd December 2025.

Posted in Social care and health news.

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.

What are you reading?

Something big is coming to East Lothian in 2026. We want everyone in our communities to be talking about what they’re reading.

Published 19th December 2025.

Posted in Libraries 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.