Consultation on ‘Outdoor Play Sufficiency’ in East Lothian opens Consultation opens to seek views on assessment of outdoor play provision across East Lothian Published 3rd October 2023. Posted in Planning and building standards news.
Planning Committee approves chicken underpass East Lothian Council’s Planning Committee met remotely on Tuesday 3 October and considered two applications that had been called off the Scheme of Delegation list. Published 3rd October 2023. Posted in Planning and building standards news.
Pupils perform in Macmillan Cancer fundraiser Two concerts are being held on Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 October in St Mary’s Kirk, Haddington, to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. Published 2nd October 2023. Posted in Schools and learning news.
Planning permission granted for Edinburgh Innovation Hub Another significant milestone has been reached in the delivery of the Edinburgh Innovation Hub, a joint venture between East Lothian Council and Queen Margaret University (QMU). Published 29th September 2023. Posted in Business news.
Consultation cafes to shape future Preston Seton Gosford priorities A series of consultation cafe events will be held in Preston Seton Gosford in the coming weeks to give local residents the chance to inform the area’s future. Published 29th September 2023. Posted in Your community news.
Margaret Oliphant library opens in new home Margaret Oliphant Library has officially opened in its new home in Wallyford Learning Campus. Published 29th September 2023. Posted in Libraries news.
Top award for teacher Lauren A probationer teacher working at Letham Mains Primary School in Haddington has received an award and £1000 bursary from the General Teaching Council for Scotland. Published 29th September 2023. Posted in Schools and learning news.
Extended period for North Berwick Traffic Regulation Orders Traffic Regulation Orders available to view for an extended period until 22 October. Published 29th September 2023. Posted in Roads and transport news.
East Lothian Rehabilitation Service launch innovative website for health and well-being East Lothian Rehabilitation Service have launched a dedicated website providing self-guided solutions and professional advice to support residents to take charge of their health and wellbeing. Published 27th September 2023. Posted in Social care and health news.
Scotland's Climate Week 2023 We are inviting everyone to join us in marking Scotland’s Climate Week, which runs from 25 September to 1 October 2023. Together, we can make a difference for our planet and our future. Published 25th September 2023. Posted in Climate emergency news.
Cold caller advice Some local residents have reported 'cold callers' knocking on doors or unsolicited letters being delivered by companies from outside the local area claiming to be working with the local authority. Published 21st September 2023. Posted in Media Centre news.
Seeking views on Journey Hubs East Lothian Council is seeking views from local residents on the possibility of creating Journey Hubs across the county. Published 20th September 2023. Posted in Media Centre news.
Free fun day for Musselburgh community A free, fun-filled day that celebrates and showcases Musselburgh’s many groups and activities will be held from 11am-3pm on Saturday 30 September. Published 19th September 2023. Posted in Musselburgh Area Partnership news.
Scottish Half Marathon - Sunday, 24 September The Scottish Half Marathon is being held on Sunday, 24 September. Published 19th September 2023. Posted in Media Centre news.
Scotland's Census published East Lothian’s population grew by 12.6% between 2011 and 2022 – the second fastest rate in Scotland. Published 14th September 2023. Posted in Media Centre news.
Preston Lodge High School remedial works agreed Remedial work to address building defects at Preston Lodge High School has been agreed. Published 14th September 2023. Posted in Schools and learning news.
East Lothian Means Business An opportunity for existing, start-up and potential start-up businesses to get advice and support, and to hear about unique opportunities, is happening soon in East Lothian. Published 14th September 2023. Posted in Media Centre news.
Way forward agreed for more affordable homes in Dunbar East Lothian Council Cabinet members approved a decision for the council to acquire 28 new council homes for social rent and to progress with proposals to deliver 36 homes for mid market rent (MMR) in the Hallhill North development in Dunbar. Published 14th September 2023. Posted in Housing news.
Consultation set to launch on new Local Housing Strategy East Lothian Council’s Cabinet has given the go-ahead for public consultation to begin on a new Local Housing Strategy (LHS) for 2024-29. Published 13th September 2023. Posted in Housing news.
Dead birds Sadly we are seeing a lot of dead birds washing in along the East Lothian coast. Investigations are ongoing as to the cause. Published 13th September 2023. Posted in Media Centre news.
Office closures Friday 15 and Monday 18 September Information on upcoming office closures September 2023 Published 11th September 2023. Posted in Your council news.
Success at Beautiful Scotland awards Groups across East Lothian helping communities become more climate and nature friendly were recognised at the Beautiful Scotland celebration and awards evening at the weekend. Published 11th September 2023. Posted in Media Centre news.
Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Earlier this year, the council asked engineering specialists to undertake inspections, focused on establishing the extent & condition of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) within buildings. Published 8th September 2023. Posted in Media Centre news.
Update - Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) Letter from Head of Education to Ross High School parents/carers Published 8th September 2023. Posted in Media Centre news.
Bringing superfast broadband to rural East Lothian East Lothian Council’s Economic Development team has been working with smaller communities in East Lothian to improve access to ultrafast broadband, with the first Openreach project in the area using funding from the Scottish Government’s R100 Scottish Broadband Voucher Scheme about to launch in Whittingehame. Published 6th September 2023. Posted in Connected communities news.
Five years of progress for Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal Five years after it was signed by the Prime Minister and First Minister, the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal has helped 15,000 people secure employment, and improved the skills and knowledge of over 103,000 of the region’s citizens. Published 6th September 2023. Posted in Media Centre news.
MOD gold award for East Lothian Council The Ministry of Defence has bestowed its highest award on East Lothian Council for its work to support the Armed Forces community within its workforce and across the county. Published 4th September 2023. Posted in Your council news.
Current advice around the fire at the Valencia Waste Management Ltd site outside Dunbar - 4.30pm, Friday 1 September The council, through establishment of an Incident Response Group, has been coordinating information & guidance from appropriate agencies with statutory responsibilities to respond to such an incident. Published 1st September 2023. Posted in Media Centre news.
Update: Thurs 31 Aug; 4.15pm Fire at the Valencia Waste Management Ltd site outside Dunbar Updated advice regarding landfill fire near Dunbar Published 31st August 2023. Posted in Emergencies, safety and crime news.
Dunbar landfill site fire update 31.8.23 Latest update concerning landfill site fire Published 31st August 2023. Posted in Emergencies, safety and crime news.
