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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.
Ormiston Primary School gets top report
Published: Monday 23rd January 2012
Ormiston Primary School receives an oustanding assessment by the Schools' Inspectorate.
Search for new panel members hits East Lothian
Published: Friday 20th January 2012
Volunteers sought to help vulnerable children
Consultation on new development plan
Published: Tuesday 17th January 2012
East Lothian Council is seeking the views of residents and others on future land-use and development in East Lothian.
East Lothian secures £85,000 fisheries funding
Published: Tuesday 17th January 2012
European Fisheries Fund to benefit fishing communities
Crime author to visit Gullane library
Published: Tuesday 17th January 2012
Free tickets available from all East Lothian libraries
More Libraries news.
Trading standards issue motor insurance warning
Published: Friday 13th January 2012
Young drivers targeted in insurance scam
More Trading standards news.
New season at Brunton Theatre
Published: Thursday 12th January 2012
Brunton Theatre’s new season is now on sale with a packed programme of drama, dance, comedy, film, children’s theatre and music.
Spring 2012 Adult Education Programme
Published: Wednesday 4th January 2012
New year, new you. Book a place on an adult education course this January.
Changes to planning legislation
Published: Wednesday 4th January 2012
Changes to whether or not planning permission will be required for householder development take effect on 6th February 2012
Healthy Happy Bairns
Published: Friday 23rd December 2011
Book your place at a free conference taking place on Tuesday 7 February to celebrate Support from the Start
Celebrating Sport 2011
Published: Friday 23rd December 2011
Nominations are invited for sports awards 2011
Council services over the festive period
Published: Friday 23rd December 2011
Information on Council services over the Christmas and New Year holidays including enjoyleisure opening hours
Festive Period Bus Services
Published: Thursday 22nd December 2011
Daily summary of bus services in East Lothian from Christmas Eve through to normal service resuming 04 January.
School sings down memory lane
Published: Wednesday 21st December 2011
Dirleton Primary School continued its centenary year party recently with a Christmas concert featuring a specially formed Centenary Choir.
More Schools news.
Ministerial visit to East Lothian
Published: Wednesday 14th December 2011
Derek Mackay MSP, Minister for Local Government and Planning, has visited East Lothian Council.
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