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Local business spotlight - Paragon Group

As part of our 'Stay Safe, Support Local, Love East Lothian' campaign, we've been talking to range of East Lothian businesses who have had to adapt to keep trading during the COVID-19 crisis.

Published 9th August 2020.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Public access at Renaissance Golf Club temporarily suspended

Access suspended for Ladies Scottish Open tournament

Published 7th August 2020.

Posted in Sport and leisure news.

Home to school transport arrangements

East Lothian Council is writing to all families who use home to school transport to outline the new travel arrangements and their responsibilities for keeping themselves and fellow passengers safe

Published 7th August 2020.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Valuable support from Children's Hubs

Since March our Children’s Hubs across East Lothian have been providing emergency learning and childcare.

Published 7th August 2020.

Posted in Media Centre news.

East Lothian playing its part in suppressing COVID-19

Local residents are being thanked for their ongoing help in addressing the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published 6th August 2020.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Spaces for People measures in Tranent

Spaces for People temporary measures introduced into Tranent

Published 5th August 2020.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

Common Good funding applications approved

Three applications from local organisations for Common Good funding have been approved by Councillors under East Lothian Council’s Emergency Recess arrangements.

Published 4th August 2020.

Posted in Media Centre news.

SQA results show rise in higher results in East Lothian

The hard work of young people in East Lothian’s secondary schools has been recognised as the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) today published the qualification results for S4, S5 and S6.

Published 4th August 2020.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Council seeks views on former Fa’side Lodge site proposals

East Lothian Council is seeking views on its proposal to turn the site of a former care home in Tranent into a development of new council homes.

Published 4th August 2020.

Posted in Housing news.

Update on reopening of schools for session 2021/21

Lesley Brown, Chief Operating Officer for Education, is writing to parents and carers to provide an update on the reopening of schools in August.

Published 31st July 2020.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Click and Collect service comes to Musselburgh Library

Further re-opening of library services

Published 28th July 2020.

Posted in Libraries news.

COVID-19 business stories - Luca's Ice Cream

Continuing our focus on businesses who have been adapting during the COVID-19 crisis, we talk to an East Lothian firm that should need no introduction!

Published 27th July 2020.

Posted in Business news.

More than £17.5 million in grant funding paid out to East Lothian businesses

East Lothian businesses have benefited from more than £17.5 million in funding from the Business Support Grants scheme, established by the Government and administered by East Lothian Council.

Published 27th July 2020.

Posted in Business news.

COVID-19 business stories - Blueberry Gifts

As part of our Stay Safe, Support Local, Love East Lothian campaign, we will be talking to a range of East Lothian businesses who have had to adapt to keep trading during the COVID-19 crisis.

Published 24th July 2020.

Posted in Business news.

Schools reopening: response to statement 23 July

Update for families following Depute First Minister announcement 23 July 2020.

Published 23rd July 2020.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Further re-opening of public toilets

More toilets available from this weekend

Published 23rd July 2020.

Posted in Tourism and visitor attractions news.

New temporary pop-up cycle route between Prestonpans and Cockenzie

Support for cyclists

Published 22nd July 2020.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

Further consultation on North Berwick Spaces for People proposals

Further consultation to be held on Elcho Green proposal

Published 20th July 2020.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

Early Learning and Childcare update: July 2020

Update for Parents on Early Learning and Childcare Provision in East Lothian from August 12th 2020.

Published 20th July 2020.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Views sought on Children's Plan priorities

The Children’s Strategic Partnership is consulting on its priorities for supporting children, young people and families in East Lothian as part of its work to develop a new service plan for 20-23.

Published 17th July 2020.

Posted in Services and advice for young people news.

Meet Audrey and the shielding outreach teams

Council staff have been working with community groups for months now to support every single person in East Lothian in the shielding group.

Published 16th July 2020.

Posted in Covid-19 news.

Care Home Day Scotland 2020 #carehomeday20

East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership Chief Officer Alison Macdonald thanks care home staff, residents, families and the community

Published 15th July 2020.

Posted in Social care and health news.

Libraries prepare to re-open

Library members can borrow items via a new Click and Collect scheme

Published 15th July 2020.

Posted in Libraries news.

Spaces for People - Temporary measures being introduced in North Berwick to create extra space for distancing

Temporary measures being introduced in North Berwick this week to provide Spaces for People

Published 14th July 2020.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

Enjoy East Lothian's countryside

Choose from a range of outdoor destinations and remember physical distancing guidelines

Published 10th July 2020.

Posted in Countryside and wildlife news.

Re-opening of public toilets

Phased re-opening of public toilets

Published 9th July 2020.

Posted in Tourism and visitor attractions news.

Update on Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme

Survey works to re-start in Musselburgh

Published 8th July 2020.

Posted in Regeneration news.

Spaces for People - update

The introduction of some temporary measures to help people move safely around town centres & protect public health during the pandemic is being put on hold pending further discussion and consideration

Published 8th July 2020.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Making it easier for individuals and groups to respond to ClimatEvolution consultation

A public consultation is underway on plans to ensure a major area of development in the county can become a national example of environmentally-friendly and inclusive development.

Published 7th July 2020.

Posted in Planning and building standards news.