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COVID-19 testing arrangements from 2nd August confirmed

The locations where East Lothian residents with no symptoms of COVID-19 can get tested over the next week have been confirmed.

Published 30th July 2021.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Meet Sophie - Countryside Ranger

Meet Sophie

Published 29th July 2021.

Posted in Your council news.

COVID-19 testing arrangements from 26th July confirmed

The locations where East Lothian residents with no symptoms of COVID-19 can get tested over the next week have been confirmed.

Published 23rd July 2021.

Posted in Covid-19 news.

Covid considerations continue to pose challenges

Council services still greatly impacted by Covid

Published 22nd July 2021.

Posted in Social care and health news.

New spacing provision to be installed in Countess Road, Dunbar

Continuation of wider spaces for active travel

Published 22nd July 2021.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

Tour of Britain returns to East Lothian

Some of the world’s best professional cyclists are expected in East Lothian as the penultimate stage of the Tour of Britain passes through the county on 11 September.

Published 21st July 2021.

Posted in Tourism and visitor attractions news.

Further COVID drop-in vaccine clinics confirmed

Drop-in COVID vaccination clinics are continuing next week in Musselburgh, Tranent, Prestonpans and East Lothian Community Hospital in Haddington.

Published 16th July 2021.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Latest COVID-19 testing arrangements in East Lothian

The locations where East Lothian residents with no symptoms of COVID-19 can get tested over the next week have been confirmed.

Published 15th July 2021.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Executive Director - Council Resources

Sarah Fortune, Head of Finance, has been named as preferred candidate for the vacant Executive Director - Council Resources role.

Published 15th July 2021.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Green light for Wallyford’s new learning campus as contract is signed and main works can begin

Development of a new £47.2m secondary learning facility at Wallyford has reached a key milestone.

Published 13th July 2021.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Drop-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics continue – pop up sessions to take place in Tranent and Prestonpans

Drop-in COVID vaccination clinics are continuing in East Lothian this week, with confirmation that there will be pop up clinics in Tranent on Wednesday and in Prestonpans on Thursday.

Published 12th July 2021.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Latest COVID-19 testing arrangements in East Lothian

The locations where East Lothian residents with no symptoms of COVID-19 can get tested over the next week have been confirmed.

Published 9th July 2021.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Drop-in vaccination clinics

Drop-in clinics are now available in all mass vaccination centres for people over 18.

Published 8th July 2021.

Posted in Media Centre news.

COVID-19 latest - continue to follow health advice and get tested regularly

East Lothian residents are being encouraged to get tested for COVID-19 even if they have no symptoms.

Published 7th July 2021.

Posted in Media Centre news.

East Lothian prepares to welcome top golfers to abrdn Scottish Open

Some of the world’s best golfers are set to have their skills tested in East Lothian this weekend as the abrdn Scottish Open returns to Scotland’s Golf Coast.

Published 6th July 2021.

Posted in Tourism and visitor attractions news.

Restoration work up and running at historic Preston Tower

The first stage of restoration work at historic Preston Tower is underway.

Published 5th July 2021.

Posted in Tourism and visitor attractions news.

East Lothian Food & Drink secures ground-breaking 2nd term

East Lothian Food & Drink, the leadership organisation for the county’s food and drink businesses, has secured a second five-year term as a Business Improvement District (BID) following a resoundingly positive vote by members.

Published 2nd July 2021.

Posted in Business news.

Latest COVID-19 testing arrangements in East Lothian

Testing arrangements for East Lothian residents with no symptoms of COVID-19 have been confirmed for the next week.

Published 1st July 2021.

Posted in Media Centre news.

East Lothian Corporate Parenting Plan consultation opens

East Lothian Council is consulting on its Draft Corporate Parenting Plan for 2021-2023.

Published 1st July 2021.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Planning Committee approves extra years for Markle Quarry

East Lothian Council’s Planning Committee met remotely on Tuesday 29th June and considered an application from D Geddes Ltd to extend operations at Markle Quarry for an extra 14 years.

Published 30th June 2021.

Posted in Planning and building standards news.

Community council elections to be held

Elections to East Lothian’s community councils are proposed to be held on 7 October.

Published 30th June 2021.

Posted in Media Centre news.

£40m City Deal funding unlocked

The business case supporting development of a flagship food & drink innovation hub in East Lothian has been given the green light by officials.

Published 30th June 2021.

Posted in Business news.

No room for complacency as further COVID-19 cases reported

East Lothian Council's Depute Leader is highlighting the importance of following health advice, including remembering 'FACTS', and getting tested regularly - even if you have no COVID-19 symptoms.

Published 25th June 2021.

Posted in Media Centre news.

North Berwick one way road to become two-way

Short stretch of Law Road to become two way

Published 25th June 2021.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

Council to consult on Draft Poverty Plan

East Lothian Council has published a Draft 2021-2023 Poverty Plan and will be inviting views in a consultation to last for 12 weeks.

Published 24th June 2021.

Posted in Your council news.

For Kids' Sake be aware of abuse signs

A new school holiday campaign being launched this week urges everyone in East Lothian and Midlothian to be alert to signs of abuse.

Published 24th June 2021.

Posted in Social care and health news.

COVID testing arrangements for next week confirmed as new collection service launches

Home testing kits for people with no symptoms of COVID-19 are now available for collection from East Lothian Council’s test centre in Musselburgh.

Published 24th June 2021.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Algae warning to visitors at Pressmennan Lake

Environmental Health warning following confirmation of seasonal blue-green algae

Published 23rd June 2021.

Posted in Environmental health news.

Meet Sheila!

Organised, determined and methodical are all essential qualities for Sheila Fitzpatrick in her capacity as Team Leader for Licensing and Landlord Registration.

Published 23rd June 2021.

Posted in Licensing news.