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Meet Janice and Pauline!

Janice and Pauline are Lead Officers in Early Learning and Childcare and are tasked with managing the expansion of funded early learning and childcare from 600 hours to 1140 hours.

Published 14th August 2019.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open tees off this week

The Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open heads to The Renaissance Club on August 8-11 and spectators are being encouraged to use public transport where possible.

Published 6th August 2019.

Posted in Sport and leisure news.

Minister for Veterans visits new development for ex service personnel

Minister for Parliamentary Business and Veterans, Graeme Dey MSP, has visited a development for disabled veterans being built at Osborne Terrace, Cockenzie.

Published 6th August 2019.

Posted in Housing news.

SQA results show rise in National 5 achievements in East Lothian

The number of young people in East Lothian achieving A-C grades in National 5 qualifications has increased, according to figures published today by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).

Published 6th August 2019.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Road closure: B6415 Monktonhall Place to Musselburgh Services

The B6415 from Monktonhall Place to Musselburgh Services roundabout is to close for a period of eight days to allow essential utility works to take place for major new development in the area.

Published 1st August 2019.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

Meet Ruth!

Ruth is part of the team at Pennypit Community Development Trust and a well-known figure in the Prestonpans area.

Published 31st July 2019.

Posted in Your community news.

Haddington Corn Exchange update

Programme agreed for renovation works at Haddington Corn Exchange.

Published 31st July 2019.

Posted in Business news.

Calling all food businesses in East Lothian

Local food producers and caterers invited to Loving Food event

Published 24th July 2019.

Posted in Environmental health news.

ASI Ladies Scottish Open set for bumper weekend of entertainment

The Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open has announced two themed days for the weekend to add to the fun at The Renaissance Club from 8-11 August.

Published 24th July 2019.

Posted in Arts and entertainment news.

Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme

Public exhibition on 30 and 31 July at The Brunton

Published 24th July 2019.

Posted in Emergencies, safety and crime news.

East Lothian Conservation Volunteers get ‘a lotta lolly’!

Welcome donation will support beach clean ups!

Published 18th July 2019.

Posted in Countryside and wildlife news.

Have your say on Edinburgh Council's pollution action proposals

East Lothian residents and businesses advised to provide their views on city consultation

Published 17th July 2019.

Posted in Environmental health news.

Positive SDS Thematic Review report

Good conversations and positive outcomes are clear strengths of Self-Directed Support (SDS) in East Lothian

Published 9th July 2019.

Posted in Self Directed Support news.

Celebrating Duke of Edinburgh’s Award success

This year, we've seen a 31% increase in the number of DofE Awards completed in East Lothian

Published 9th July 2019.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Broad Sands beach, North Berwick

Update on water quality issue

Published 7th July 2019.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Travel advice for the Scottish Open this weekend 10-14 July

The ASI Scottish Open will take place at The Renaissance Club from 10-14 July. Spectators are encouraged to plan ahead and take advantage of a free shuttle bus from North Berwick.

Published 6th July 2019.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

Freedom of East Lothian granted

The Freedom of East Lothian has been granted to the county’s historic regiment, the Lothians and Border Yeomanry, in a special presentation and parade held in Dunbar today (6 July).

Published 6th July 2019.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Freedom of East Lothian set to be granted to historic regiment

The Freedom of East Lothian is set to be granted to the county’s historic regiment, the Lothians and Border Yeomanry, in a special presentation and parade held in Dunbar tomorrow (Saturday, 6 July).

Published 5th July 2019.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Local suppliers out in force at Scottish Open events

As East Lothian prepares to welcome some of the world’s top golfers, several local food and drink firms have been lined up to sell products at the ASI Scottish Open and Ladies Scottish Open.

Published 2nd July 2019.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Planning committee decides on housing developments, quarry extension & windfarm substation

Planning permission in principle has been granted for a residential development at Windygoul South, Tranent, including open space, a sports pitch and space for the expansion of the existing Windygoul Primary School. The land is on the southern edge of Tranent, and has been allocated in the Local Development Plan for around 550 homes.

Published 28th June 2019.

Posted in Planning and building standards news.

Community Partnership Funding to help make a real difference to our communities

Almost £3.7 million of community partnership funding has been awarded to third sector and other community organisations in East Lothian for 2019/20.

Published 27th June 2019.

Posted in Your council news.

Pupils' campaign takes off

Longniddry Primary’s environmental campaign is taking pupils from the school grounds to the silver screen.

Published 27th June 2019.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Minister opens Past, Present and Future event

European funding business event

Published 26th June 2019.

Posted in Business news.

Positive destination figures rise

The number of East Lothian’s young people leaving school and moving straight into employment, further or higher education or training after school is increasing.

Published 25th June 2019.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Financial review and draft annual accounts

A review of the 2018/19 financial year and draft annual accounts been presented to a meeting of East Lothian Council.

Published 25th June 2019.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Switched on Dunbar

New electric vehicle charging hubs coming to Dunbar

Published 25th June 2019.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

Armed Forces Day

A flag raising ceremony has been held in Haddington ahead of Armed Forces Day on 29 June.

Published 24th June 2019.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Champs Board's Leah Hay announced as Young Achiever of the Year

Leah Hay does East Lothian proud

Published 24th June 2019.

Posted in Children and families news.

Public urged to keep eyes open for children at risk

In the week that East Lothian schools sound the end of term bell, child protection committees across Scotland are encouraging the public across the whole country to be extra observant to help protect potentially vulnerable children when schools are out for summer.

Published 24th June 2019.

Posted in Protecting someone from harm news.