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Featured news and information

Get into Summer

There are lots of exciting activities happening across East Lothian for children, young people and families. There's a range of projects from arts to sports - helping families to enjoy summer.

Coronavirus help for business

Advice and support for businesses and self-employed people. Including funding and grants, and information for all sectors.

Regional Prosperity Framework , City region Edinburgh and South East Scotland.

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The Regional Prosperity Framework is a draft plan to grow and recover our economy sustainably. Find out more and complete the survey.

Latest news

Libraries update

3 Aug 2021
COVID-19 testing arrangements from 2nd August confirmed

30 Jul 2021
Meet Sophie - Countryside Ranger

29 Jul 2021

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