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Council approves design standards for new housing in East Lothian

East Lothian Council, under its emergency recess procedures, has approved a document which sets out design standards for new housing developments in East Lothian, including ensuring developments are as close to carbon neutral as possible and take into account biodiversity and the environment.

Published 28th May 2020.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Ready, Steady, Sing!

A new website has been launched with a range of weekly activities to help families and children prepare for the transition to Primary One.

Published 27th May 2020.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Early Learning and Childcare for 2020/21

East Lothian’s nursery admissions timetable is to change from academic session 2020/21.

Published 27th May 2020.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Feasibility report considers suitability of a cruise port at Cockenzie

Viability of a cruise vessel port at former Cockenzie power station site considered in report

Published 27th May 2020.

Posted in Regeneration news.

Ensuring a major development area in East Lothian brings maximum community benefit – public consultation given go-ahead

Councillors have been given the go ahead for a public consultation on major area developments in East Lothian

Published 27th May 2020.

Posted in Your community news.

COVID-19 Early Learning and Childcare Nursery Admission update – May 2020

The current health outbreak continues to have an impact on arrangements for Early Learning and Childcare for the forthcoming academic year 2020/21.

Published 26th May 2020.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Transport services tender

East Lothian Council (ELC) is inviting bids from suitably qualified suppliers to deliver transport services.

Published 25th May 2020.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

Update following First Minister's announcement to reopen schools

Lesley Brown, Chief Operating Officer for Education, has written to update parents and carers following the First Minister’s announcement regarding plans for the phased reopening of schools.

Published 22nd May 2020.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

'Spaces for People' funding bid

Local residents asked to provide their ideas for safer physical distancing in towns

Published 22nd May 2020.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

Recycling sites to re-open

Sites to re-open but new guidelines in place to protect service users and staff

Published 21st May 2020.

Posted in Bins and recycling news.

Getting help for someone who’s at risk from harm

The East Lothian and Midlothian Public Protection Committee is urging everyone to look out for vulnerable people who may be at risk from harm, abuse or neglect.

Published 20th May 2020.

Posted in Covid-19 news.

Advice and support available for victims of domestic abuse

If you are experiencing domestic abuse, get in touch as we can help

Published 20th May 2020.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Planning committee approves new council homes in Tranent

East Lothian Council’s Planning Committee met via Skype on Tuesday 19th May 2020 and considered a number of applications, including one for 32 council houses and 28 council flats at Windygoul South, Tranent.

Published 19th May 2020.

Posted in Planning Applications 2020 news.

East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership’s CWIC Team launch new Mental Health line

Support for people struggling with anxiety, depression or low mood

Published 19th May 2020.

Posted in Social care and health news.

Mental Health Awareness Week 2020

#KindnessMatters

Published 19th May 2020.

Posted in Social care and health news.

Provost thanks local communities and key workers

Recognition of strong community spirit and support

Published 15th May 2020.

Posted in Get involved news.

Meet Michelle!

Michelle and her colleagues in the Contact Centre are the first point of contact for members of the public to get in touch with the council regarding any services.

Published 15th May 2020.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Council makes pitch for National Development status

East Lothian Council presses for new area developments such as Blindwells to be designated by Ministers as National Development.

Published 14th May 2020.

Posted in Your community news.

Almost £13m in grant funding paid out to East Lothian businesses

East Lothian Council teams have been working hard to process a large number of business grant applications.

Published 13th May 2020.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Scottish Government advice on outdoor exercise

Local residents thanked for observing outdoor exercise guidelines

Published 12th May 2020.

Posted in Countryside and wildlife news.

Celebrating East Lothian's Foster Carers

The work of East Lothian’s foster carers is being recognised as part of a national initiative to celebrate and recruit foster carers. 

Published 11th May 2020.

Posted in Social care and health news.

Extended role for Community Wardens

Providing support and guidance across local communities

Published 8th May 2020.

Posted in Emergencies, safety and crime news.

COVID-19 - mobile testing unit

East Lothian Council is working with partners to respond to the challenges of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Published 8th May 2020.

Posted in Media Centre news.

£25k to support voluntary efforts during Covid-19 crisis

East Lothian third sector groups supporting residents through the Coronavirus crisis have benefited from £25k in funding from Foundation Scotland’s Response, Recovery and Resilience (RRR) fund.

Published 7th May 2020.

Posted in Community planning news.

Meet Tracy, Jo and Claire

In their day jobs, Tracy, Jo and Claire are part of the Museums Team covering management of museums, collections and front of house.

Published 7th May 2020.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Office closures - VE Day 8th May 2020

The following council offices will be closed on Friday 8th May:

Published 7th May 2020.

Posted in Media Centre news.

VE Day 75th anniversary

Friday 8 May is the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day when World War 2 came to an end.

Published 6th May 2020.

Posted in Your community news.

Caring for communities: volunteers rise to the challenge

Groups across East Lothian have risen to the challenge of caring for their communities during the current Coronavirus outbreak. 

Published 5th May 2020.

Posted in Your community news.

Community thanks from Chief Executive

Monica Patterson, Chief Executive of East Lothian Council, has thanked East Lothian's Resilient Community groups for their ongoing support during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Published 4th May 2020.

Posted in Media Centre news.