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Launch of Your Police 2022-23 survey

Police Scotland has launched its Your Police 2022-23 survey.

Published 27th May 2022.

Posted in Your community news.

Edinburgh Marathon - Sunday 29 May

This year's Edinburgh Marathon is being held on Sunday, 29 May.

Published 25th May 2022.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

Backing for East Lothian Good Food Charter

An initiative which seeks to tackle food poverty and promote healthy produce has been endorsed by East Lothian Council.

Published 25th May 2022.

Posted in Your community news.

New print business locates in Musselburgh

Council sources suitable accommodation for print company

Published 18th May 2022.

Posted in Jobs and training news.

Former Cockenzie Power Station site - access road proposal

A planning application has been submitted for a proposal to develop a new road to help access the former Cockenzie Power Station site.

Published 17th May 2022.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

Could you Share the Care?

Two families have united to appeal for more people to come forward to become carers with a service that supports East Lothian families who have children and young people with disabilities.

Published 17th May 2022.

Posted in Social care and health news.

Visit East Lothian Launches New Destination Driving Routes

Taking inspiration from over 40 miles of stunning coastline, an expanse of open countryside, rolling hills and fascinating stories, Visit East Lothian has re-developed three driving routes which cross the county.

Published 12th May 2022.

Posted in Tourism and visitor attractions news.

Funding secured for new road junction improvements in North Berwick

Works at Haddington Road, North Berwick due to start during school summer holidays

Published 10th May 2022.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

What to do if you’re struggling with energy bills

We know many people are struggling with the rise in energy prices so East Lothian Council has produced a new leaflet listing the ways the council and various other organisations can support anyone struggling with their bills.

Published 4th May 2022.

Posted in Housing news.

New Visit East Lothian App

A new must-have app for East Lothian's residents and visitors

Published 29th April 2022.

Posted in Tourism and visitor attractions news.

Have you completed your census return?

Householders across Scotland are being given an extra four weeks to complete their census returns. Over two million households have already completed the census – more than 77% of the total.

Published 28th April 2022.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Fiona Wilson appointed as Chief Officer of East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership

Fiona Wilson, who has been Head of Health at West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership since 2020, has been appointed Chief Officer of East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership.

Published 27th April 2022.

Posted in Social care and health news.

Work progressing on new junction at Queen Margaret University site

Work is progressing on the new junction on the A1 near Queen Margaret University (QMU).

Published 20th April 2022.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

Visit East Lothian Launches New Destination Website

New site is the 'shop window' for East Lothian

Published 13th April 2022.

Posted in Tourism and visitor attractions news.

Office Closures - Easter

Information and guidance on East Lothian Council office closures - Easter weekend 2022

Published 13th April 2022.

Posted in Birth, marriage and death news.

Young Musician of the Year named

Ross High School guitarist Corey Dodds has been named East Lothian Young Musician of the Year 2022 at the inaugural competition on 2 April 2022.

Published 5th April 2022.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Proposed road - former Cockenzie Power Station site

Proposals are being developed for a new road to help access the former Cockenzie Power Station site.

Published 5th April 2022.

Posted in Media Centre news.

The new Wallyford learning campus – an update

Good progress is being made with construction of the new Wallyford learning campus, which is due to open in August 2023.

Published 4th April 2022.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Study opportunities at Edinburgh College

Applications now being accepted.

Published 31st March 2022.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Council responds to draft National Planning Framework (NPF4)

East Lothian Council has agreed a response to be sent to the Scottish Government, giving the council’s views on the Draft National Planning Framework (NPF4).

Published 30th March 2022.

Posted in Planning and building standards news.

East Lothian to receive £1.5million to support post-COVID economic recovery

Government funding will be allocated to identified priority areas to help build on the council's existing economic support efforts.

Published 29th March 2022.

Posted in Covid-19 news.

Tribute to former Council Leader

Sports awards to be named after Willie Innes

Published 29th March 2022.

Posted in Your council news.

Council agrees Outline Council Plan 2022-27

An Outline Council Plan for a five year period, 2022-27 was agreed at today’s (Tuesday 29 March) full Council meeting.

Published 29th March 2022.

Posted in Your council news.

Library hours update

Due to severe staffing shortages, some of our libraries are operating reduced hours this week.

Published 28th March 2022.

Posted in Libraries news.

Young Musician of the Year 2022

The inaugural East Lothian Council Young Musician of the Year 2022 will take place in the stunning St Mary’s Church, Haddington, on Saturday 2 April.

Published 25th March 2022.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Positive destination figures above national average

The number of East Lothian school leavers moving on to employment, education or training has risen to a three-year high according to data published by the Scottish Government.

Published 24th March 2022.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Children's Services recruitment event

Children’s Services is holding a recruitment event at 4pm on 21 March for Children and Families Social Work.

Published 17th March 2022.

Posted in Jobs and training news.

Young Carers Action Day 2022

The vital role played by East Lothian’s young carers and the supports available to them are being highlighted to mark Young Carers Action Day today (16 March 2022).

Published 16th March 2022.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Planning Committee decisions March 2022

East Lothian Council’s Planning Committee met remotely on Tuesday 15th March and granted permission for a change to the number of homes & the layout of a Macktaggart and Mickel development on the wider Letham Mains site at Haddington.

Published 15th March 2022.

Posted in Planning and building standards news.