16 Days of Activism are here Help to put an end to gender-based violence Published 26th November 2019. Posted in Social care and health news.
Calling the men of East Lothian Interim Chief Executive of East Lothian Council asks men in East Lothian to follow his lead in signing the White Ribbon pledge Published 27th November 2019. Posted in Social care and health news.
Meet Amy! Amy’s been with the council since September working on the My Place project. Part of this innovative project involves housing care experienced young people with peer flatmates. Published 27th November 2019. Posted in Media Centre news.
S1 admission for academic year 20/21 Arrangements are now being made to admit pupils to the first year of secondary school for the academic year starting in August 2020. Published 25th November 2019. Posted in Schools and learning news.
Meet Trina! Trina has worked in the library service for nearly 40 years. Part of her role is organising the packed programme of events for Book Week, taking place from 18 to 24 November. Published 20th November 2019. Posted in Media Centre news.
Large bear sculpture to celebrate famous Scot erected in East Lothian Local school pupils tasked with choosing a name for new bear sculpture Published 19th November 2019. Posted in Arts and entertainment news.
Demonstrations of new BSL service Demonstrations of a new service to help deaf British Sign Language (BSL) users access council services are being held on 25 November. Published 14th November 2019. Posted in Your council news.
Our Community Kitchen is making a difference The One Council Partnership Fund is helping to make a positive difference to the lives of people in local communities. Published 7th November 2019. Posted in Media Centre news.
Planning committee meeting 5 November 2019 Planning committee members have approved an application that will see solar panels installed within Dunbar’s conservation area. Published 6th November 2019. Posted in Planning and building standards news.
Education Scotland publish report on Whitecraig Primary School and Nursery Class ducation Scotland has written to parents with children at Whitecraig Primary School and Nursery Class to share the results of an inspection which took place earlier this year. Published 5th November 2019. Posted in Schools and learning news.
Annual fireworks display at Fisherrow Links, Musselburgh Free fireworks display starting at 7.30pm Published 5th November 2019. Posted in Arts and entertainment news.
Volunteer with NHS Lothian NHS Lothian is looking for volunteers to support our work at East Lothian Community Hospital Published 4th November 2019. Posted in Social care and health news.
Keys handed over in the latest phase of East Lothian Community Hospital NHS Lothian and East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership have this week been given the keys for the remainder of the newly completed East Lothian Community Hospital building. A significant milestone for the project, the team are now finalising migration plans and hope to move patients in over the next couple of months. Published 31st October 2019. Posted in Social care and health news.
Port Seton Library Library temporarily closes for refurbishment work from Monday 4 November Published 31st October 2019. Posted in Libraries news.
East Lothian Integration Joint Board approves new directions for health and social care in East Lothian Earlier this year, the East Lothian Integration Joint Board approved its new three-year strategic plan and, at its October meeting, the IJB revealed more detail about how that plan will be delivered. Published 31st October 2019. Posted in Social care and health news.
East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership’s Winter Plan unveiled East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership focuses on care closer to home to manage winter pressures Published 31st October 2019. Posted in Social care and health news.
Naming East Lothian's new town We’re looking for your help in choosing a name for East Lothian’s new town. Published 31st October 2019. Posted in Media Centre news.
Packed programme for Book Week 2019 Author visits, talks and films are just some things on offer... Published 30th October 2019. Posted in Libraries news.
Meet Gary! Gary is a Community Housing Officer in the Tranent office and has been in the job for 11 years. Published 30th October 2019. Posted in Media Centre news.
Wellwynd Hub wins Chartered Institute of Housing Excellence Award East Lothian Council’s Housing Team and East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership have secured a top Scottish award for their joint work on the Wellwynd Hub in Tranent. Published 29th October 2019. Posted in Social care and health news.
Head of Education and Children's Services: Fiona Robertson East Lothian Council’s Head of Education and Children’s Services, Fiona Robertson, is to leave the authority to take up a new position with Midlothian Council. Published 25th October 2019. Posted in Media Centre news.
Primary 1 school enrolment now open Primary 1 enrolment for academic session 2020-2021 is now open. Published 25th October 2019. Posted in Schools and learning news.
Search for new Chief Executive underway Leaders with strong track records who can build high-quality public services have been invited to apply for the post of Chief Executive at East Lothian Council. Published 22nd October 2019. Posted in Your council news.
Major golf events boost East Lothian economy by over £5 million The economic impact of East Lothian hosting the Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI) Scottish Open and Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open has been estimated at just over £5 million. Published 16th October 2019. Posted in Media Centre news.
Fireworks sales: what the law says As we approach bonfire season, make sure you know the law relating to fireworks. Published 8th October 2019. Posted in Environmental health news.
East Lothian Council receives MOD seal of approval East Lothian Council is to receive a top award from the Ministry of Defence for its outstanding support for the Armed Forces. Published 2nd October 2019. Posted in Your community news.
Launch event for East Lothian Friendly Food Network Do you work or volunteer in a local project that brings people together to eat, grow or share food? Published 2nd October 2019. Posted in Your community news.
Meet Liam! Liam is an apprentice roadworker with our Roads Operations team. Published 1st October 2019. Posted in Media Centre news.
Planning committee decisions 1 October 2019 Two applications to develop single houses in Musselburgh and Ormiston were refused at a planning committee meeting today. Published 1st October 2019. Posted in Planning and building standards news.
New operator for Musselburgh Racecourse Chester Race Company has been named the preferred bidder to take over the operation of Musselburgh Racecourse on behalf of East Lothian Council. Published 1st October 2019. Posted in Sport and leisure news.
