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Highlighting essential volunteer work

Resilient Community groups across East Lothian have been provided with stocks of branded high-visibility vests to raise awareness amongst the public of the important tasks they are carrying out.

Published 31st March 2020.

Posted in Emergencies, safety and crime news.

Helping children and young people who feel unsafe

While being at home is the safest place for most young people to be at this difficult time, we know this is not necessarily the case for everyone.

Published 30th March 2020.

Posted in Social care and health news.

Council highlights importance of social distancing

East Lothian Council is thanking local residents for playing their part in helping to stop the spread of coronavirus.

Published 30th March 2020.

Posted in Covid-19 news.

Update on Children's Hubs

Our six Children’s Hubs – providing emergency learning and childcare for key workers – opened on Wednesday, 25 March.

Published 26th March 2020.

Posted in Covid-19 news.

Supporting our children and young people

East Lothian Council is continuing to support our children and young people during the national closure of schools.

Published 24th March 2020.

Posted in Covid-19 news.

Important changes to waste & recycling services

Recycling centres close but recycling uplifts return to normal.

Published 24th March 2020.

Posted in Bins and recycling news.

East Lothian Council’s Response to Coronavirus

Statement from Depute Council Leader Councillor Norman Hampshire.

Published 24th March 2020.

Posted in Your council news.

Coronavirus outbreak – temporary closure of coastal car parks and children’s play areas

East Lothian’s coastal car parks and children’s play areas are to close temporarily with immediate effect.

Published 23rd March 2020.

Posted in Covid-19 news.

Emergency Recess Procedures

COVID-19 Emergency Recess Procedures have been invoked by East Lothian Council.

Published 23rd March 2020.

Posted in Your council news.

Keyworkers information 22 March

People who identify as keyworkers with children who will need learning and childcare are being encouraged to submit information to the council.

Published 22nd March 2020.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Business support during Coronavirus crisis

Scottish Government support for businesses has been announced with further details to follow. In the meantime, East Lothian Council is offering a package of support to local businesses to help them through the Coronavirus crisis.

Published 20th March 2020.

Posted in Business news.

Supporting our children and young people 20 March

An update from Lesley Brown, Chief Operating Officer (Education)

Published 20th March 2020.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Financial support for East Lothian businesses

Interest-free business interruption loans are being offered by East Lothian Investments Ltd in a bid to help keep East Lothian employers afloat during the current Coronavirus crisis.

Published 19th March 2020.

Posted in Business news.

School closures: letter to parents/carers 18 March

Letter from Lesley Brown, Chief Operating Officer for Education, to parents and carers in East Lothian following the First Minister's announcement 18 March 2020.

Published 18th March 2020.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Depute Council Leader statement on Coronavirus

Depute Council Leader Norman Hampshire has issued a message to communities across East Lothian regarding work the council and its partners is carrying out in the current Coronavirus/COVID-19 situation

Published 18th March 2020.

Posted in Emergencies, safety and crime news.

Coronavirus: message for community groups 18 March

Please find below a statement sent on behalf of Alison Macdonald and Sharon Saunders:

Published 18th March 2020.

Posted in Your community news.

Meet Davie!

Davie leads the Community Payback Work team.

Published 11th March 2020.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Planning committee grants permission in principle for holiday lodges at Whitekirk

East Lothian Council’s Planning Committee has granted planning permission in principle for a holiday lodge development at Whitekirk Golf Club.

Published 10th March 2020.

Posted in Planning Applications 2020 news.

John Muir Birthplace celebrates 200,000th visitor!

John Muir Birthplace celebrates visitor milestone

Published 10th March 2020.

Posted in Arts and entertainment news.

Callum's engineering success

As a 5th year pupil at North Berwick High, Callum started considering his options for life beyond school.

Published 6th March 2020.

Posted in East Lothian Works news.

Formula for the future

Taking a Foundation Apprenticeship in Scientific Technologies was a successful experiment for Dunbar Grammar School pupil Annabel, who now wants to pursue a career in Science. 

Published 5th March 2020.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Education Scotland inspection of Sanderson's Wynd

Education Scotland has written to parents and carers with children at Sanderson’s Wynd Primary School and Nursery Class to share the results of their recent inspection.

Published 3rd March 2020.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Council budget agreed

East Lothian Council’s budget plans for 2020/21 were approved today.

Published 3rd March 2020.

Posted in Council Tax and benefits news.

Career progression for Cameron

When we last spoke to Cameron during Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2019 he was based within East Lothian Works completing a Modern Apprenticeship in Business Administration.

Published 3rd March 2020.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Meet our trade apprentices!

To celebrate Scottish Apprenticeship Week, we're showcasing a range of apprentices across our business and county.

Published 2nd March 2020.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

East Lothian by bus

A new promotional campaign, East Lothian by Bus, has launched today encouraging local residents to consider using one of the local bus services when travelling around the county or into Edinburgh.

Published 2nd March 2020.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

The East Lothian Integration Joint Board (IJB) is seeking a new Independent Sector Representative

Play a vital role in shaping health and social care services in East Lothian

Published 2nd March 2020.

Posted in Social care and health news.

Careers and jobs event: 7 March 2020

Following on from a successful event in 2019, East Lothian Council is holding a second careers and job fair at Queen Margaret University.

Published 2nd March 2020.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

The Next Generation Game - An Intergenerational Extravaganza

An intergenerational extravaganza inspired by favourite game shows, past and present, will be premiering at The Brunton, Musselburgh, on 11 March.

Published 2nd March 2020.

Posted in Arts and entertainment news.