Latest news

Planning Committee decisions - 6 December 2022

East Lothian Council’s Planning Committee met remotely on Tuesday 6 December and considered a number of applications.

Published 6th December 2022.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Blindwells primary school approved

Planning permission has been granted for a new primary school at Blindwells, East Lothian. The decision was taken at East Lothian Council’s Planning Committee meeting today.

Published 6th December 2022.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Children enjoy The Benedetti Foundation residency

Creativity has been put at the heart of a special music residency across five East Lothian primary schools, led by The Benedetti Foundation.

Published 1st December 2022.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

£1m energy fund for vulnerable residents in East Lothian open for applications

A new £1 million energy fund to help residents in East Lothian heat their homes this winter has opened for applications.

Published 1st December 2022.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Sounds great! Ensemble event returns

Over 100 young musicians took part in the first East Lothian Council Instrumental Music Service’s Secondary Ensemble event to be held in three years.

Published 30th November 2022.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

New App helps people to travel across East Lothian

Whether you live in or visit East Lothian this app can help you plan your journey

Published 30th November 2022.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

New Craighall Primary school moves forward

Proposals to develop a new primary school at Craighall have taken a step forward with the granting of planning permission in principle for the project.

Published 30th November 2022.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Planning for future car charging in East Lothian

Supporting the switch to electric vehicle uptake

Published 30th November 2022.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

Prestongrange Heritage Park plans are ‘firmly on track’

Network Rail supporting new Heritage Park with donations of materials and expert advice

Published 29th November 2022.

Posted in Regeneration news.

East Lothian residents better off after claiming additional financial support

East Lothian residents are £124k a year better off following an East Lothian Council campaign to encourage everyone to check they were claiming all the financial support they were entitled to.

Published 25th November 2022.

Posted in Funding news.

Councillors mark White Ribbon Day

East Lothian Councillors have pledged their support and commitment to end violence against women and girls as part of White Ribbon Day 2022.

Published 24th November 2022.

Posted in Social care and health news.

Councillors meet to consider escalating financial challenges

Urgent mitigation measures are to be taken by East Lothian Council to address the deteriorating financial position affecting local government.

Published 22nd November 2022.

Posted in Media Centre news.

End violence against women and girls in East Lothian

Residents and organisations across East Lothian will be asked what part they can play to end Violence Against Women and Girls as part of a worldwide campaign that starts this month.

Published 22nd November 2022.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Roles advertised at new Wallyford school

East Lothian Council is advertising four positions at the new Wallyford Learning Campus as the establishment of the new school gathers pace. 

Published 21st November 2022.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Access to banking for those with no fixed address

Helping to break the cycle of financial exclusion. East Lothian Justice Social Work in partnership with Shelter and HSBC can help people with no fixed address to open a bank account.

Published 21st November 2022.

Posted in Social care and health news.

Wet weather impact

The council and other partners including Police Scotland have been closely monitoring the impact of heavy rain on East Lothian.

Published 18th November 2022.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Council response: Option Appraisal Gullane - Drem path

Final report on feasibility of four design options for path between Gullane and Drem delivered

Published 18th November 2022.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

Funding for projects that support employment

Projects that aim to reduce unemployment and help people increase their income through employment are being invited to a special information session.

Published 18th November 2022.

Posted in East Lothian Works news.

Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme clarification

Investment of around £96m for range of infrastructure and improved public space projects in Musselburgh

Published 16th November 2022.

Posted in Regeneration news.

Impact of strike action on schools 24/11/22

East Lothian Council's Head of Education has written to families to confirm that all schools and council nurseries will be closed on Thursday 24 November due to national EIS and AHDS strike action.

Published 16th November 2022.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

East Lothian Allied Health Professionals' In Reach Project at Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership (ELH&SCP) has launched an innovative project to reduce pressures on hospital care this winter and help streamline the discharge process for patients.

Published 14th November 2022.

Posted in Social care and health news.

Library Service introducing new management system

Temporary day closures of some library branches for staff training

Published 10th November 2022.

Posted in Libraries news.

P1 enrolment open for 23/24

Families with children whose fifth birthday falls between 1 March 2023 and last day of February 2024 are now able to enrol their child for primary one for the academic year starting August 2023.

Published 10th November 2022.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Cabinet agrees rent consultation for council tenants

East Lothian Council’s Cabinet met on Tuesday 8th November and agreed to launch a rent level consultation for council tenants.

Published 8th November 2022.

Posted in Housing news.

Musselburgh Grammar shortlisted for award

A £900,000 project to refurbish Musselburgh Grammar School has been shortlisted for a Learning Places Scotland Award 2022.

Published 7th November 2022.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

North Berwick parking consultation - drop-in events

Two drop-in events have been organised as part of a consultation proposing measures to improve parking management in North Berwick town centre.

Published 4th November 2022.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

One Council Funding opens

Community groups and organisations across the county can apply for funding for activities and initiatives that will benefit their area during financial year 2023/24. 

Published 4th November 2022.

Posted in Your community news.

Have your say on East Lothian's Licensing Policy

Local businesses and residents are invited to contribute to the new Statement of Licensing Policy

Published 3rd November 2022.

Posted in Licensing news.

Edinburgh, Lothians and Borders Archaeology Conference 2022

Discover more about recent archaeological works in south-east Scotland

Published 2nd November 2022.

Posted in Tourism and visitor attractions news.