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Dementia Awareness Week 29 May – 4 June

During Dementia Awareness Week there will be a number of events and information available at local libraries

Published 26th May 2023.

Posted in Libraries news.

New Play Area opens in Lewisvale Park

New play equipment for older children and teenagers ready to enjoy

Published 25th May 2023.

Posted in Sport and leisure news.

Benedetti Foundation return to county for strings session

A recent string session was delivered by The Benedetti Foundation at Meadowmill Sports Centre

Published 22nd May 2023.

Posted in Sport and leisure news.

Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme Public Consultation event

Initial design for Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme to be presented at public event in June at Eskmills Business Park

Published 12th May 2023.

Posted in Emergencies, safety and crime news.

Celebrating difference

Children at Letham Mains Primary School took part in a special storytime with a local author to celebrate difference and diversity.

Published 11th May 2023.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Regeneration Works to Prestonpans War Memorial Square

Second phase of improvement works starts Monday 15 May

Published 11th May 2023.

Posted in Regeneration news.

Recycling company lends its support to girls rugby

New sponsorship for East Lothian Girls Rugby Club

Published 11th May 2023.

Posted in Bins and recycling news.

East Lothian Resource Centre Open Day Saturday 13 May

East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership is delighted to be hosting an Open Day for the Resource Coordinator Service at the Loch Centre, Tranent on Saturday 13 May between 10.30am and 1.00pm.

Published 10th May 2023.

Posted in Social care and health news.

Council Leader highlights financial sustainability challenges

East Lothian Council's leader has written to Scotland’s Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Finance highlighting the ‘perfect and escalating financial storm’ facing the local authority.

Published 9th May 2023.

Posted in Your council news.

100 days until Rosehill High School opens

The countdown is on! Monday 8 May marks 100 days until East Lothian’s newest secondary school opens.

Published 7th May 2023.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

We're recruiting Head Teacher positions

We’re recruiting Head Teachers for four of our primary school communities. Applications are invited by midnight on 14 May – could this be your next school leadership position?

Published 3rd May 2023.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Planning Committee approves subsea cables at Dunbar & new homes at Longniddry

East Lothian Council’s Planning Committee met remotely on Tuesday 2nd May and considered a number of applications.

Published 2nd May 2023.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Celebrating Scottish Learning Disability Week 2023

East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership is delighted to be participating in Scottish Learning Disability Week 2023, which runs from May 1 to May 7 2023.

Published 2nd May 2023.

Posted in Social care and health news.

East Lothian showcase health and social care integration to Danish Council Members

East Lothian HSCP welcomed 18 delegates from the Regional Council of Southern Denmark to showcase the ways health and social care services can be delivered through integrational partnerships.

Published 27th April 2023.

Posted in Social care and health news.

£2.9m funding for community groups

Voluntary and third sector groups, Community Councils and Area Partnerships across East Lothian have been awarded over £2.9m to support their work within communities.

Published 27th April 2023.

Posted in Your community news.

Removal of scaffolding as Preston Tower repair project progresses

A significant milestone in a £1.1m project to repair and refurbish stonework and surrounding gardens at historic Preston Tower in Prestonpans is set to be reached with the removal of scaffolding.

Published 26th April 2023.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Update on use of Haddington Town House

Haddington Town House will only be used as a venue for meetings of East Lothian Council and its committees until further notice.

Published 26th April 2023.

Posted in Your community news.

Oil pollution response to be tested in East Lothian

An emergency response safety exercise, which simulates an oil spill in the Firth of Forth, will take place on Tuesday 2 May 2023 in the vicinity of Longniddry.

Published 25th April 2023.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Introduction of Parking Management proposals in North Berwick

Following extensive consultation agreement was reached to progress new parking management proposals in North Berwick

Published 25th April 2023.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

Approval granted for North Berwick High Street safety and access measures

Design work will start to introduce access and safety improvements to North Berwick High Street

Published 25th April 2023.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

Commitment made to support individuals affected by domestic abuse

East Lothian’s Justice Social Services is securing its pathway to support men perpetrating domestic abuse and women and children affected by domestic abuse.

Published 17th April 2023.

Posted in Social care and health news.

National test of UK Emergency Alerts service

On Sunday 23 April 2023 at 3pm, there will be a national test of the UK Emergency Alerts service.

Published 17th April 2023.

Posted in Emergencies, safety and crime news.

ELC welcomes Housing Minister to new Haddington council homes

East Lothian Council representatives were pleased to welcome new Housing Minister, Paul McLennan MSP, who toured the latest development of new council houses at the Letham Mains site, Haddington.

Published 12th April 2023.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Final phase of works at A1 QMU junction

Works are progressing well at the new A1 junction, providing access to Queen Margaret University and the surrounding area.

Published 6th April 2023.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

New Discretionary Charges for the Planning Service introduced

At a meeting of East Lothian Council’s Cabinet last month, new discretionary charges for the Council’s Planning Service were agreed. These came into force on 1st April.

Published 5th April 2023.

Posted in Planning and building standards news.

Council’s Telecare Service achieves gold award

Independent evaluation of telecare service rates East Lothian as providing 'gold' standard

Published 5th April 2023.

Posted in Your community news.

Young musician of the year named

Knox Academy pupil Ben Gentil was named East Lothian Young Musician of the Year at the 2023 competition of the same name.

Published 4th April 2023.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Supportive Structured Deferred Sentences now offered in East Lothian

Thanks to enhanced training and development, the East Lothian Justice Social Work Team are able to offer Structured Deferred Sentences to individuals post-conviction and prior to final sentencing.

Published 3rd April 2023.

Posted in Social care and health news.

It's Tree Time - new scheme launched to help protect East Lothian trees

Donors to Tree Time can help increase or maintain East Lothian trees

Published 30th March 2023.

Posted in Countryside and wildlife news.