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Planning Committee agrees infrastructure detail for Berwick Bank Wind Farm

East Lothian Planning Committee met on Tuesday 31 March and heard seven applications including details of onshore cabling work to support the already consented Berwick Bank Wind Farm.

Published 1st April 2026.

Posted in Planning and building standards news.

New path opens in North Berwick providing safer route to school

A new path beside North Berwick Law providing a safer route to school for pupils has opened.

Published 31st March 2026.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

Drivers signposted to transport contracts

Taxi drivers and bus companies are being encouraged to sign-up to a new framework to bid for East Lothian Council transport contracts.

Published 27th March 2026.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

Delta is East Lothian Council Young Musician of the Year

An S4 pupil from Preston Lodge High School has been crowned East Lothian Council Young Musician of the Year 2026.

Published 23rd March 2026.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

New third sector provider appointed to deliver alcohol and drug support services across Midlothian and East Lothian

The charity, Substances Support Scotland has been chosen to lead vital support services for adults affected by alcohol and drug use in Midlothian and East Lothian.

Published 23rd March 2026.

Posted in Social care and health news.

Office closures - Easter weekend 3 April to 6 April 2026

Arrangements for accessing East Lothian Council services over the Easter weekend have been confirmed.

Published 20th March 2026.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Digital learning progress praised

Ongoing work to help children and young people develop digital skills that will benefit them now and in the future has been praised.

Published 17th March 2026.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Children host official opening of Whitecraig Primary School

Whitecraig Primary School’s children held a special assembly for invited guests to officially open their new building.

Published 13th March 2026.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

East Lothian Museums announces exciting new season of exhibitions & events

East Lothian Council museums are preparing to welcome visitors for a vibrant new season, featuring fresh exhibitions, creative activities and opportunities to explore local heritage across the county.

Published 12th March 2026.

Posted in Museums news.

Pennypit Park Play Area opens following renewal project

The Pennypit Park Play Area in Prestonpans is open and ready to welcome children and young people following the completion of a renewal project.

Published 12th March 2026.

Posted in Sport and leisure news.

Charity launches survey on future of North Berwick landmark

A local charity has launched an online survey as part of its campaign to save a picturesque ruin in the heart of North Berwick.

Published 12th March 2026.

Posted in Your community news.

New lease of life for North Berwick Chamber?

Former council chambers held in Common Good in North Berwick could be available for lease if proposals from East Lothian Council are approved through public consultation.

Published 11th March 2026.

Posted in Your council news.

Council Tax from 2nd homes & empty homes to help tackle housing crisis

A new Empty Homes Officer post is to be created in East Lothian, as part of measures to bring empty homes back into use and help move people out of temporary accommodation.

Published 10th March 2026.

Posted in Housing news.

East Lothian Integration Joint Board seeks to appoint Service User Representative

An opportunity has arisen for a service user representative to join the East Lothian Integration Joint Board for a three-year term, with the possibility of a further three-year extension.

Published 10th March 2026.

Posted in Social care and health news.

East Lothian Community Planning Partnership

Community wellbeing, safety and resilience

Published 10th March 2026.

Posted in Community planning news.

Measures to enhance North Berwick High Street approved at Cabinet meeting

Measures to enhance North Berwick High Street while increasing safety and accessibility were approved at a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, 10 March.

Published 10th March 2026.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

Local History Centre celebrates its 50th anniversary

A highly valued resource for researchers and those interested in peeping into the past – East Lothian Library Service’s Local History Centre is celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2026.

Published 9th March 2026.

Posted in Libraries news.

Edinburgh Innovation Hub hailed as major benefit to East Lothian as City Region Deal marks its halfway point

From Fife to the Scottish Borders, the Deal is delivering investment across housing, transport, innovation, culture and skills and employment.

Published 6th March 2026.

Posted in Business news.

School leavers' success second highest in Scotland

The number of East Lothian young people in further education, jobs and training after leaving school has risen to its highest ever level, above the national average and ranked second in Scotland.

Published 5th March 2026.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

East Lothian Council’s 2026-27 budget commitment to social services

East Lothian Council’s approved budget for 2026/27 included the provision of £3.3million to be passed to the East Lothian Integration Joint Board’s overall budget.

Published 3rd March 2026.

Posted in Social care and health news.

Consultation opens on three new ASN provisions

A consultation has launched on proposals to create three new specialist provisions for school children with Additional Support Needs (ASN).

Published 3rd March 2026.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Licensing extension agreed for World Cup

Licensed premises in East Lothian can remain open to screen Scotland’s World Cup matches this summer.

Published 26th February 2026.

Posted in Licensing news.

Services to remain open on 15 June

Schools and council services will remain open in East Lothian on Monday 15 June following a decision taken at East Lothian Council meeting yesterday (24 February 2026).

Published 25th February 2026.

Posted in Your council news.

Council approves 7% rent increase for council tenants

At a meeting of East Lothian Council today (Tuesday 24 February) councillors approved a seven per cent rent increase for council tenants for 2026/27, in line with the results of our tenants’ survey.

Published 24th February 2026.

Posted in Housing news.

Council budget agreed

East Lothian Council’s budget for 2026/27 has been agreed, with a focus on creating opportunities for young people, supporting vulnerable residents and continuing to invest in local infrastructure.

Published 24th February 2026.

Posted in Media Centre news.

New home for Olivebank Child and Family Centre

The services provided by the Olivebank Child and Family Centre will soon be moving to a new home within the Wallyford Learning Campus.

Published 24th February 2026.

Posted in Children and families news.

Renewal of children's playpark in Athelstaneford gets under way

Work to renew a children’s playpark in Athelstaneford began today (Monday, 23 February) following a funding award.

Published 23rd February 2026.

Posted in Sport and leisure news.

Adult Support and Protection Awareness Day 2026

For National Adult Support and Protection day, people of East Lothian and Midlothian are encouraged to stay alert to adults at risk of harm.

Published 20th February 2026.

Posted in Social care and health news.

Cabinet Secretary for Transport visits works at Wallyford roundabout

Cabinet Secretary for Transport Fiona Hyslop visited works to improve a busy roundabout today (Friday, 20 February) as the project being delivered by East Lothian Council nears completion.

Published 20th February 2026.

Posted in Roads and transport news.