Drop-in events – Haddington transport and parking Two further public drop-in sessions are to be held as plans to enhance parking provision in Haddington town centre continue to be developed through consultation. Published 4th February 2020. Posted in Roads and transport news.
Plans unveiled to enhance pedestrian safety in North Berwick High Street North Berwick Coastal Area Partnership has announced that a series of measures will be tested to enhance pedestrian safety, accessibility and improve parking. Published 18th February 2020. Posted in Roads and transport news.
East Lothian Council primary school meals win national award for seventh year School meals service retain top award for seventh consecutive year Published 14th February 2020. Posted in Schools and learning news.
Whitecraig Village Hub opening An afternoon of celebrations will take place on Saturday 15 February to mark the official opening of Whitecraig Village Hub. Published 11th February 2020. Posted in Your community news.
Meet Morven! Morven has been with the council since 2007 and was awarded Employee of the Year in December for her work establishing the Active and Independent Living Clinic as part of the innovative Wellwynd Hub. Published 11th February 2020. Posted in Media Centre news.
School artworks highlight benefits of sustainable travel A number of schools recently took part in an 'East Lothian on the Move Smart Travel Competition'. Published 11th February 2020. Posted in Media Centre news.
East Lothian schools enrol in 'Hibs Class' The Hibernian Community Foundation has launched a new educational programme – ‘Hibs Class’. Published 3rd February 2020. Posted in Schools and learning news.
East Lothian Youth Council share views on tackling climate change East Lothian Youth Council met on 31 January to share their views on the best ways to tackle climate change in East Lothian, following the approval of the council’s Climate Change Strategy. Published 3rd February 2020. Posted in Media Centre news.
Meet Shonagh! Shonagh has been with the council since 1996 and has what she believes is “a fantastic job” – teaching drama in East Lothian schools. Published 29th January 2020. Posted in Schools and learning news.
Waste Services - information regarding orders for new boxes, bins and special uplifts Due to a systems upgrade between 28 January and 4 February, we are unable temporarily to process orders for: Published 28th January 2020. Posted in Bins and recycling news.
Cabinet approves Traffic Regulation Orders Proposals for new or amended Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) - including restrictions on indiscriminate parking and new speed limits - were approved at last week's meeting of Cabinet. Published 28th January 2020. Posted in Roads and transport news.
New Chair for Fa’side Area Partnership Bill Axon has been elected as Fa’side Area Partnership’s new Chair. Published 27th January 2020. Posted in Get involved news.
Public drop-in session - Dunbar parking proposal Members of the public and stakeholders are invited to a drop-in session to discuss the planning application to provide a 26 space car parking facility at the Coastguards site to the east of Church St. Published 27th January 2020. Posted in Roads and transport news.
Preferred Musselburgh flood protection scheme approved Next phase of major infrastructure works approved Published 21st January 2020. Posted in Regeneration news.
Electric East Lothian 2020 More EV chargepoints coming to East Lothian Published 21st January 2020. Posted in Roads and transport news.
Climate Change strategy approved Climate Change strategy 2020-2025 approved Published 21st January 2020. Posted in Regeneration news.
Musselburgh Grammar hosts Scotland's education leaders Scotland’s Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, John Swinney, today visited Musselburgh Grammar School to chair a meeting of the Scottish Education Council. Published 15th January 2020. Posted in Schools and learning news.
Update on Belhaven Bay water quality issue Scottish Water, along with partner organisations, is continuing to take action after an incident which resulted in ‘advice against bathing’ public notices at Belhaven Bay. Published 15th January 2020. Posted in Media Centre news.
New sports hall extension takes shape Work is progressing well on the new £1.094m extension to Port Seton Community Centre with the foundations in place and the steel frame complete. Published 15th January 2020. Posted in Your community news.
Reducing our carbon footprint The carbon footprint of East Lothian Council was reduced by 12.8% in the most recent full year. Published 14th January 2020. Posted in Media Centre news.
Stoneyhill Primary welcomes Cabinet Secretary Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity Michael Matheson visited Stoneyhill Primary School to hear pupils’ views on Scotland’s future transport. Published 9th January 2020. Posted in Schools and learning news.
Repair works - A198 dual carriageway approaching Longniddry East Lothian Council is planning to carry out carriageway repair works on the eastbound side of the A198 dual carriageway approaching Longniddry. Published 24th December 2019. Posted in Roads and transport news.
Launch of new public transport app Thistle Assistance has officially launched its brand-new look with a newly-designed card, app and website to help make travelling by public transport more comfortable and accessible. Published 24th December 2019. Posted in Roads and transport news.
Museum highlights - January All our museums have FREE ADMISSION and lots of drop-in crafts and activities that are perfect if you are looking for something to do at the weekend. Published 23rd December 2019. Posted in Arts and entertainment news.
East Lothian’s first Circular Economy Challenge P4-P7 pupils in the Ross High School cluster have completed a six week programme designed to introduce pupils to the benefits and principles of the Circular Economy. Published 23rd December 2019. Posted in Schools and learning news.
Belhaven Bay - potential water quality issue East Lothian Council has been made aware of a potential water quality issue at Belhaven Bay and has been working with partners. Published 20th December 2019. Posted in Media Centre news.
Whirlpool product recall Whirlpool has issued a recall for over 500,000 washing machines. Published 18th December 2019. Posted in Media Centre news.
Planning decision on equipment testing facility, Cockenzie East Lothian Council’s planning committee today (18 December) refused an application from space technologies company Skyrora Limited. Published 18th December 2019. Posted in Planning and building standards news.
Preferred candidate for Chief Executive announced Monica Patterson has been named preferred candidate for the role of East Lothian Council’s new Chief Executive. Published 17th December 2019. Posted in Your council news.
Naming East Lothian’s new town Blindwells has been approved as the name of East Lothian’s new settlement. Published 17th December 2019. Posted in Planning and building standards news.
