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Construction handover achieved on Blindwells and Craighall schools

Two new primary schools have officially been handed over to East Lothian Council.

Published 2nd July 2025.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Demolition work to start at old coal store site, Cockenzie

The concrete demolition stage of the wider Cockenzie enabling works is due to begin on Monday 30 June and will last for 20 weeks.

Published 27th June 2025.

Posted in Planning and building standards news.

Cost of planning fees halved for health-related developments

Planning fees for health-related developments in the county have been reduced by half following a meeting of East Lothian Council on Tuesday (24 June).

Published 27th June 2025.

Posted in Planning and building standards news.

Genesis Scottish Open 2025 traffic & travel

The Genesis Scottish Open golf tournament returns to the Renaissance Club, near Dirleton, for the seventh consecutive year, with thousands of visitors expected to flock to East Lothian from 9-13 July.

Published 27th June 2025.

Posted in Tourism and visitor attractions news.

Esk river partnership aims to restore nature and address climate change

A new partnership has been formed to help restore nature and address climate change in the Lothian Esk river catchment area.

Published 26th June 2025.

Posted in Climate emergency news.

Work starts on creation of pump track in North Berwick

Work has begun on a pump track in North Berwick which will create a fun and safe space for riders of all ages and abilities.

Published 26th June 2025.

Posted in Sport and leisure news.

Scottish and UK Government investment sought to deliver Blindwells new town

East Lothian Council has agreed to ask for Scottish and UK Government support to help deliver Blindwells – Scotland’s first new large-scale settlement in 60 years.

Published 25th June 2025.

Posted in Planning and building standards news.

Plans approved for Blindwells town centre & 60 Council houses at Wallyford

East Lothian Planning Committee met on Wednesday 25 June and discussed various applications including plans for a local centre at Blindwells and 60 new Council homes in Wallyford

Published 25th June 2025.

Posted in Planning and building standards news.

Council floral display celebrates 100-year anniversary of Dunbar United

A stunning floral display has been created by council staff to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of Dunbar United Football Club.

Published 24th June 2025.

Posted in Tourism and visitor attractions news.

Children’s summer reading challenge launched – Step into the Story Garden

Celebrate stories, adventure and the great outdoors with East Lothian Libraries this summer with the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge – Story Garden, from now until Saturday, 23 August.

Published 23rd June 2025.

Posted in Libraries news.

Flag flies to mark Armed Forces Week 2025

Elected members, veterans, council officials Armed Services and community representatives attended a special ceremony and reception to mark the start of Armed Forces Week (22 – 28 June 2025).

Published 23rd June 2025.

Posted in Your council news.

Green light given for expansion of community support services for older people living in Musselburgh area

Funding has been approved to establish an integrated dementia meeting centre and older people's day centre in the Musselburgh area.

Published 23rd June 2025.

Posted in Social care and health news.

Work starts on redevelopment of Pithead Baths at Prestongrange

The next stage in an ambitious project to develop a heritage park within the former Prestongrange Colliery and Brickworks between Prestonpans and Musselburgh started earlier this month.

Published 19th June 2025.

Posted in Connected communities news.

New path opens to provide safer walking and cycling in Haddington

A new path providing a safer route for all users of Haddington’s Tynebank Road has been opened.

Published 19th June 2025.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

Gaelic Language Plan consultation launched

A consultation has been launched on East Lothian Council’s new Gaelic Language Plan, which covers the period 2025-30.

Published 16th June 2025.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Path upgrade to serve growing community in Wallyford

The long-established route connecting Wallyford and historic Fa’side Castle is being upgraded to help serve the growing local community.

Published 16th June 2025.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

Pupils present uniform guidance to council committee

New ‘fair and inclusive’ uniform guidance developed by East Lothian pupils is to be rolled out across all county schools.

Published 12th June 2025.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Annual Accounts 2024-2025

Unaudited annual accounts – 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025

Published 12th June 2025.

Posted in Your council news.

Free funding for aspiring East Lothian childminders

People interested in becoming a childminder in East Lothian can now apply for a package of funding and support to help them establish their new business.

Published 12th June 2025.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Road improvements under way on East Linton High Street

Road resurfacing work began today (Wednesday, 11 June) on the High Street in East Linton.

Published 11th June 2025.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

Ormiston Park Pump Track hosts Edinburgh Festival of Cycling event

Ormiston Park Pump Track hosted an Edinburgh Festival of Cycling event on Saturday, 7 June – the first time one of its showcases has been held in East Lothian.

Published 11th June 2025.

Posted in Sport and leisure news.

Tenants move into new Council homes in Longniddry

The first new Council properties on the Longniddry South development have been handed over to us by Cruden Homes and one tenant has said his new flat will make ‘a massive difference’.

Published 10th June 2025.

Posted in Housing news.

Musselburgh parking consultation launched

People are being given the opportunity to comment on proposals to improve parking management in Musselburgh.

Published 9th June 2025.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Rescued mum warns county beachgoers of riptide dangers

A mother has warned of the dangers of riptides after nearly drowning along with her partner during a terrifying incident at Tyninghame Beach.

Published 6th June 2025.

Posted in Countryside and wildlife news.

Celebrating East Lothian's young volunteers

Did you know that, in 2022, young people contributed 9.7 million hours of formal volunteering? That’s why, as part of Volunteering Week (2-8 June), we're celebrating all of our young volunteers.

Published 6th June 2025.

Posted in Your community news.

No second sign-up window for 25/26 garden waste collection permits

Residents are reminded to register for a 2025/2026 garden waste collection permit by 3pm on Friday, 4 July as there will be NO second sign-up window.

Published 6th June 2025.

Posted in Bins and recycling news.

Bike hire hubs ready for summer across East Lothian

With summer here, public bike hire hubs are making it easier than ever to access the benefits of cycling in East Lothian.

Published 5th June 2025.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

Consultation launched to inform plans for open spaces in East Lothian

A new consultation has been launched to inform future plans for public parks, open spaces and greenspaces across East Lothian.

Published 4th June 2025.

Posted in Sport and leisure news.

New path to create safe route for school pupils in Dunbar

Work has begun on a new path creating a safe route for pupils walking to school in the latest of a series of improvements at Hallhill, Dunbar.

Published 2nd June 2025.

Posted in Roads and transport news.