Warning about dangers of blue-green algae Hot and dry weather conditions have led to increase in algae production Published 18th July 2018. Posted in Countryside and wildlife news.
Summer of events in East Lothian From golf to music, and from art to comedy, there’s something for everyone in East Lothian this summer and autumn. Published 20th July 2018. Posted in Arts and entertainment news.
Council and Police Scotland are working in partnership to tackle rural crime Partnership to tackle rural crime across East Lothian Published 13th July 2018. Posted in Countryside and wildlife news.
New fund to boost East Lothian businesses along the John Muir Way Opportunities for local businesses Published 13th July 2018. Posted in Business news.
Library Service shortlisted for UK-wide award East Lothian Library Service achieved final shortlist for UK award Published 13th July 2018. Posted in Arts and entertainment news.
East Lothian is one of the UK's top areas for food hygiene Which? report places East Lothian Council in top tier for food safety Published 12th July 2018. Posted in Environmental health news.
The IJB needs you We are looking for a new carer representative and a new independent sector representative Published 11th July 2018. Posted in Social care and health news.
East Lothian to host ASI Scottish Open & Ladies Open in 2019 Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open & ASI Ladies Scottish Open are set for The Renaissance Club, East Lothian, in 2019. Published 11th July 2018. Posted in Sport and leisure news.
Musselburgh man receives interim ASBO Continued abusive behaviour leads to ASBO Published 10th July 2018. Posted in Emergencies, safety and crime news.
Transport Plan confirmed for ASI Scottish Open A transport plan has been confirmed ahead of the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open at Gullane. Published 6th July 2018. Posted in Roads and transport news.
SRUC announces partnership with Lothian schools A new partnership between Scotland’s Rural College and East Lothian Council will give secondary school pupils the chance to work in SRUC’s laboratories. Published 5th July 2018. Posted in Jobs and training news.
Schools' success in Viridor's Eco challenge East Lothian pupils have won recognition for projects that have been hailed as “excellent” in a prestigious competition sponsored by Scotland’s leading recycling and renewable energy company, Viridor. Published 5th July 2018. Posted in Schools and learning news.
Summer issue of Living out now East Lothian Council's residents' newspaper Published 4th July 2018. Posted in Your council news.
Port Seton Library opening hours Port Seton Library will soon open again on Saturday mornings, following feedback received from customers. Published 2nd July 2018. Posted in Libraries news.
Events and festivals this summer There's a busy programme of events taking place in the county this summer Published 30th June 2018. Posted in Tourism and visitor attractions news.
Council partnership funding awards East Lothian Council has agreed a package of almost £5million in funding support to community councils, area partnerships and other partner agencies for 2018/19. Published 28th June 2018. Posted in Your community news.
Council approves City Region Deal overview document East Lothian Council has approved an outline of projects which will bring more than £1.3 billion of investment over the next 15 years to the Edinburgh and South East Scotland region. Published 28th June 2018. Posted in Planning and building standards news.
Double success for council at prestigious awards East Lothian Council had a fantastic double success at the Scottish Awards for Business Excellence 2017, organised by Quality Scotland. Published 28th June 2018. Posted in Media Centre news.
Ironman 70.3 returns to East Lothian this weekend Ironman 70.3 returns to East Lothian on Sunday 1st July. Local residents should be aware of some road closures necessary for the event. Published 27th June 2018. Posted in Roads and transport news.
Planning Committee refuses permission for holiday lodges at Humbie Members of East Lothian Planning Committee met on Tuesday 26th June 2018 to discuss applications relating to holiday lodges at Humbie, coastal defences at North Berwick and amendments to planning conditions relating to housing development at Gullane. Published 27th June 2018. Posted in Media Centre news.
Council response to Cockenzie Inchcape application East Lothian Council has recommended that Scottish Ministers refuse planning permission for an electricity substation on the former Cockenzie Power Station site. Published 27th June 2018. Posted in Planning Applications 2018 news.
Working group agrees way forward for Musselburgh Racecourse A working group has unanimously recommended that the long term operation of Musselburgh Racecourse is carried out by a third party operator. Published 27th June 2018. Posted in Media Centre news.
Eyes Open campaign New campaign launched Published 27th June 2018. Posted in Services and advice for young people news.
‘If I Were Provost’ competition winners announced Ilma Ali and Louise Allan have been named as winners in East Lothian Council’s ‘If I Were Provost’ competition, as part of the Year of Young People. Published 26th June 2018. Posted in Schools and learning news.
Armed Forces Day A flag raising ceremony has been held in Haddington ahead of Armed Forces Day on 30 June. Published 25th June 2018. Posted in Media Centre news.
Common school day proposal A consultation and feasibility study will be carried out on a common school day proposal as part of the council’s commitment to raising attainment and improving inclusion, wellbeing and equality. Published 21st June 2018. Posted in Schools and learning news.
Tesla wows East Lothian pupils in STEM career drive Tesla, the electric vehicle company, wowed East Lothian school pupils this week with a demonstration of their latest model, as part of an initiative to inspire young people to consider STEM careers. Published 20th June 2018. Posted in Schools and learning news.
Housing team scoops award for scrutiny work East Lothian Council’s Tenants Scrutiny Group has scooped a top award at the Tenants Information Service’s annual award ceremony. Published 20th June 2018. Posted in Housing news.
Report gives positive insight into school leavers’ destinations The number of school leavers in East Lothian who go on to further education, training or employment has increased for the second year in a row, and continues an overall improving trend since 2005. Published 19th June 2018. Posted in Schools and learning news.
Positive inspection report for Pinkie St Peter’s Primary School Education Scotland has written to parents at Pinkie St Peter’s Primary School in Musselburgh to advise them of the positive outcome of their most recent inspection, which took place in September 2017. Published 19th June 2018. Posted in Schools and learning news.
