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Our Community Kitchen is making a difference

The One Council Partnership Fund is helping to make a positive difference to the lives of people in local communities.

Published 7th November 2019.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Education Scotland publish report on Whitecraig Primary School and Nursery Class

ducation Scotland has written to parents with children at Whitecraig Primary School and Nursery Class to share the results of an inspection which took place earlier this year.

Published 5th November 2019.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Annual fireworks display at Fisherrow Links, Musselburgh

Free fireworks display starting at 7.30pm

Published 5th November 2019.

Posted in Arts and entertainment news.

Volunteer with NHS Lothian

NHS Lothian is looking for volunteers to support our work at East Lothian Community Hospital

Published 4th November 2019.

Posted in Social care and health news.

Keys handed over in the latest phase of East Lothian Community Hospital

NHS Lothian and East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership have this week been given the keys for the remainder of the newly completed East Lothian Community Hospital building.  A significant milestone for the project, the team are now finalising migration plans and hope to move patients in over the next couple of months.

Published 31st October 2019.

Posted in Social care and health news.

Port Seton Library

Library temporarily closes for refurbishment work from Monday 4 November

Published 31st October 2019.

Posted in Libraries news.

East Lothian Integration Joint Board approves new directions for health and social care in East Lothian

Earlier this year, the East Lothian Integration Joint Board approved its new three-year strategic plan and, at its October meeting, the IJB revealed more detail about how that plan will be delivered.

Published 31st October 2019.

Posted in Social care and health news.

East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership’s Winter Plan unveiled

East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership focuses on care closer to home to manage winter pressures

Published 31st October 2019.

Posted in Social care and health news.

Naming East Lothian's new town

We’re looking for your help in choosing a name for East Lothian’s new town.

Published 31st October 2019.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Packed programme for Book Week 2019

Author visits, talks and films are just some things on offer...

Published 30th October 2019.

Posted in Libraries news.

Meet Gary!

Gary is a Community Housing Officer in the Tranent office and has been in the job for 11 years.

Published 30th October 2019.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Wellwynd Hub wins Chartered Institute of Housing Excellence Award

East Lothian Council’s Housing Team and East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership have secured a top Scottish award for their joint work on the Wellwynd Hub in Tranent.

Published 29th October 2019.

Posted in Social care and health news.

Head of Education and Children's Services: Fiona Robertson

East Lothian Council’s Head of Education and Children’s Services, Fiona Robertson, is to leave the authority to take up a new position with Midlothian Council.

Published 25th October 2019.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Primary 1 school enrolment now open

Primary 1 enrolment for academic session 2020-2021 is now open.

Published 25th October 2019.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Search for new Chief Executive underway

Leaders with strong track records who can build high-quality public services have been invited to apply for the post of Chief Executive at East Lothian Council.

Published 22nd October 2019.

Posted in Your council news.

Major golf events boost East Lothian economy by over £5 million

The economic impact of East Lothian hosting the Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI) Scottish Open and Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open has been estimated at just over £5 million.

Published 16th October 2019.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Fireworks sales: what the law says

As we approach bonfire season, make sure you know the law relating to fireworks.

Published 8th October 2019.

Posted in Environmental health news.

Launch event for East Lothian Friendly Food Network

Do you work or volunteer in a local project that brings people together to eat, grow or share food?

Published 2nd October 2019.

Posted in Your community news.

Meet Liam!

Liam is an apprentice roadworker with our Roads Operations team.

Published 1st October 2019.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Planning committee decisions 1 October 2019

Two applications to develop single houses in Musselburgh and Ormiston were refused at a planning committee meeting today.

Published 1st October 2019.

Posted in Planning and building standards news.

Learn to Swim Provider of the Year award for enjoyleisure

enjoyleisure, East Lothian’s Charitable Leisure Trust, has won the coveted title of ‘Scottish Water Learn to Swim Provider of the Year Award for 2019’ at the Scottish Swimming Awards.

Published 30th September 2019.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Launch of Loving Food @ East Lothian

Loving Food @ East Lothian is a new initiative from East Lothian Council Environmental Health, to support and advise local businesses about calorie and allergen labelling.

Published 27th September 2019.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Update on new Port Seton sports hall

Preparations are made for the start of construction work on a fantastic new sports hall at the Port Seton Centre which has been eagerly awaited within the community.

Published 26th September 2019.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Annual Audit Report published

Effective financial management, governance and transparency have been highlighted by an external audit of East Lothian Council’s 2018/19 financial performance.

Published 26th September 2019.

Posted in Your council news.

Recognition for volunteers and council employees on Scottish Housing Day

A number of awards recognising hard work and commitment were presented to council employees and local volunteers at a ceremony to mark Scottish Housing Day 2019.

Published 26th September 2019.

Posted in Your council news.

Trading Standards advice: Thomas Cook

Trading Standards has issued advice to customers of Thomas Cook.

Published 23rd September 2019.

Posted in Business news.

Scottish Half Marathon - 22 September

The Scottish Half Marathon will be held on Sunday, 22 September.

Published 19th September 2019.

Posted in Media Centre news.