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External factors causing delay to new recycling service

Introduction of new weekly collections delayed

Published 14th September 2021.

Posted in Bins and recycling news.

Scottish Half Marathon 2021

Scottish Half Marathon, Sunday 19 September 2021

Published 16th September 2021.
Posted in Your community news.
Office closures Friday 17 and Monday 20

Information on upcoming office closures September 2021.

Published 16th September 2021.
Posted in Your council news.
COVID greatly impacting on East Lothian Council and public services

Staff absences and other challenges resulting from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic are continuing to impact significantly on services, East Lothian Council’s Depute Leader said today.

Published 16th September 2021.
Posted in Media Centre news.
Find out where people with no COVID-19 symptoms can get tested this week

The locations where East Lothian residents with no symptoms can get tested in the next week have been confirmed.

Published 16th September 2021.
Posted in Media Centre news.
New shared path to be created

A new segregated shared use path is to be created to allow cyclists to access a National Cycle Route near Dunbar.

Published 15th September 2021.
Posted in Roads and transport news.
Scottish Housing Day

On Scottish Housing Day, we’re highlighting some of the actions we’re taking on energy efficiency across all housing types.

Published 15th September 2021.
Posted in Media Centre news.
A number of key services are coming closer to home for people in the North Berwick area

Update on services available from the Edington from Monday

Published 15th September 2021.
Posted in Social care and health news.
Doors Open Days 2021 - Preston Tower

As part of Doors Open Days 2021, there will be exciting opportunities to visit historic Preston Tower gardens in Prestonpans.

Published 15th September 2021.
Posted in Media Centre news.
Exciting new East Lothian itineraries complement the John Muir Way long distance cross country route

Looking after our health and wellbeing has come to the fore during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Published 15th September 2021.
Posted in Tourism and visitor attractions news.
Corporate Parenting Plan agreed to support care experienced young people

A new Corporate Parenting Plan, setting out improvements for looked after and care experienced people, has been approved at a meeting of East Lothian Council’s Cabinet.

Published 14th September 2021.
Posted in Services and advice for young people news.
Cabinet agrees to kinship care allowance extension

Allowances will be paid to some kinship carers beyond the young person’s 16th birthday, East Lothian Council’s Cabinet agreed today.

Published 14th September 2021.
Posted in Services and advice for young people news.
Deadline for nominations ahead of community council elections in East Lothian

Local people interested in becoming a member of their local community council still have another week to put themselves forward for election.

Published 9th September 2021.
Posted in Your community news.
Find out where people with no COVID-19 symptoms can get tested next week

The locations where East Lothian residents with no symptoms can get tested next week have been confirmed.

Published 9th September 2021.
Posted in Your council news.
Record-breaking funding secured to expand the network of EV chargers

Further expansion of EV chargepoints in county

Published 8th September 2021.
Posted in Roads and transport news.
East Lothian Council’s first Community Asset transfer approved

Dunbar-based charity The Ridge has purchased Black Bull Close and Backlands Garden in the town from East Lothian Council in the county’s first Community Asset Transfer (CAT).

Published 6th September 2021.
Posted in Your community news.
Latest COVID-19 testing arrangements for residents with no symptoms

The locations where East Lothian residents with no symptoms can get tested next week have been confirmed.

Published 3rd September 2021.
Posted in Media Centre news.
LEADER brings Scottish Rural Parliament to Midlothian/East Lothian

Tyne Esk LEADER has become gamekeeper turned poacher and secured funds to promote the Scottish Rural Parliament in rural Midlothian and East Lothian.

Published 3rd September 2021.
Posted in Media Centre news.
Science Foundation Apprenticeships prevail during lockdown

Twelve senior pupils from across six East Lothian Secondary Schools have completed their Foundation Apprenticeship (FA) in Scientific Technologies despite facing challenges from lockdown restrictions.

Published 3rd September 2021.
Posted in Schools and learning news.
Official opening of Ormiston Pump Track

A fun-filled community event has been organised to mark the official opening of East Lothian’s first specialist track for biking and skateboarding. The event will take place from 3pm this Sunday.

Published 3rd September 2021.
Posted in Your community news.
East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership takes action to prepare for winter

Staffing will be consolidated at the East Lothian Community Hospital in Haddington in order to ease the additional pressure caused by high levels of absence due to sickness and the need for staff to self-isolate

Published 1st September 2021.
Posted in Social care and health news.
Marking Refurb and Extension Construction Start at The Harbours Medical Practice

3.4m refurbishment and 400m2 extension of the Harbours Medical Practice will complete in Autumn 2022

Published 1st September 2021.
Posted in Social care and health news.
Update on Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme

New phase of works underway

Published 31st August 2021.
Posted in Emergencies, safety and crime news.
Meet Alison, Care Support Organiser

Meet Alison who manages the Emergency Care Service at East Lothian Council.

Published 27th August 2021.
Posted in Your council news.
Next week's COVID-19 testing locations for people with no symptoms

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

Published 26th August 2021.
Posted in Media Centre news.
Have your say on our Draft Equality Plan

A consultation has been launched on East Lothian Council’s Draft Equality Plan 2021-2025.

Published 26th August 2021.
Posted in Your council news.
Temporary closure of Mall Avenue, Musselburgh

Due to utility works on behalf of a developer, Musselburgh’s Mall Avenue will be closed from Monday 30 August for approximately two weeks.

Published 26th August 2021.
Posted in Roads and transport news.
Tour of Britain cycle race East Lothian details

On Saturday 11 September, East Lothian plays host to the Tour of Britain for the first time in four years, when Stage Seven passes through on its Hawick to Edinburgh route.

Published 24th August 2021.
Posted in Tourism and visitor attractions news.
Statement of urgent business - humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan

The humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan was highlighted at today's meeting of East Lothian Council.

Published 24th August 2021.
Posted in Media Centre news.
Community council elections in the pipeline

Nominations for elections to East Lothian’s community councils open on Monday, 30 August.

Published 24th August 2021.
Posted in Media Centre news.