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COVID-19 remains a significant risk to public health – East Lothian Council

With new cases of COVID-19 having been confirmed in recent days, East Lothian Council is highlighting the continued importance of everyone playing their part in curbing the spread of the virus.

Published 18th September 2020.

Posted in Media Centre news.

School residential trips: academic session 2020/21

School residential trips cancelled for current academic year

Published 17th September 2020.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

East Lothian pupils to return to Oxford University

High performing programme returns and grows

Published 17th September 2020.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Scottish Housing Day - Community Housing Officers

Today is Scottish Housing Day and we are celebrating its theme of the value of social housing

Published 16th September 2020.

Posted in Housing news.

Meet Ryan - EV Infrastructure Officer

Expansion of East Lothian Electric Vehicle infrastructure

Published 16th September 2020.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

Final month of ClimatEvolution consultation

The public consultation on plans to ensure a major area of change in the county can become a national example of environmentally-friendly and inclusive development, is due to close at the end of this month.

Published 16th September 2020.

Posted in Planning and building standards news.

Scottish Housing Day - meet our Tenancy Support Officers

Today is Scottish Housing Day and we are celebrating the value of social housing.

Published 16th September 2020.

Posted in Housing news.

Head Teacher vacancies: apply now!

Time is running out to apply for Head Teacher positions in four separate East Lothian school communities.

Published 10th September 2020.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Funding secured to regenerate historic Prestongrange

Plans to regenerate the historic Prestongrange site have received a boost with confirmation of a £685,000 award from the Scottish Government.

Published 10th September 2020.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Annual ELHSCP grant-funding process is now open

Grants of of to £10,000 available for qualifying projects

Published 10th September 2020.

Posted in Social care and health news.

Suicide Prevention Week East Lothian

Taking that first step can be very difficult but it is worth taking – for you, your family and friends.

Published 10th September 2020.

Posted in Social care and health news.

Meet Stephanie - our Local Community Planning Officer

Meet Stephanie our Local Community Planning Officer who has played a key role in helping local communities and services.

Published 9th September 2020.

Posted in Your council news.

Wallyford Secondary Learning Campus consultation

Proposals for a new secondary learning facility for the Musselburgh area are progressing with an online consultation as part of the early planning process running 14 September to 19 October.

Published 9th September 2020.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Restoration of Preston Tower and Doocot

The restoration of historic Preston Tower and Doocot in Prestonpans is to be supported by the allocation of a town centre improvement grant provided by the Scottish Government.

Published 8th September 2020.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Council issues new COVID–19 guidance for Community Events Planning

Updated covid-19 advice provided to organisers of public events

Published 4th September 2020.

Posted in Your community news.

COVID-19 Council update: Access to community buildings & conduct of community meetings

Community groups advised on continued restrictions to halls and centres

Published 4th September 2020.

Posted in Your community news.

Consultation regarding access rights

Application to temporarily restrict access near Archerfield during Scottish Open

Published 4th September 2020.

Posted in Countryside and wildlife news.

Drem to Gullane cycle route

East Lothian Council and Sustrans will be taking a fresh look at potential options for developing a safer link to cycle between Drem and Gullane.

Published 3rd September 2020.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Community listening event

Community listening event to be held in East Lothian

Published 1st September 2020.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Planning Committee grants extension to timescale of Dunbar landfill site

East Lothian Council’s Planning Committee met remotely on Tuesday 1st September and considered an application to extend the date by which the landfill site at Oxwell Mains, near Dunbar, must be restored.

Published 1st September 2020.

Posted in Planning and building standards news.

School catering update

Our fantastic school catering teams are currently providing delicious packed lunches for children and young people in East Lothian.

Published 31st August 2020.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Enjoying East Lothian safely and responsibly

Are you looking forward to spending time in East Lothian’s wonderful areas of open space, coast and countryside?

Published 28th August 2020.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Update on A68 closure at Fala

As road operator BEAR Scotland continues repairs to the A68 at Fala, we’ve been monitoring the impact of its closure on local roads.

Published 27th August 2020.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Face coverings in secondary schools from 31 August 2020

Head of Education and Children's Services Lesley Brown is writing to families of young people attending East Lothian's secondary schools regarding the use of face coverings in school from 31 August.

Published 27th August 2020.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

John Muir’s Birthplace Wins 2020 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for Attractions

John Muir’s Birthplace has announced it has been recognized as a 2020 Travellers’ Choice award-winner for attractions.

Published 26th August 2020.

Posted in Museums news.

Preston Tower Primary School

Parents and carers of children at Preston Tower Primary School, Prestonpans, are this morning being advised in a letter from NHS Lothian that a pupil from the school has tested positive for COVID-19.

Published 26th August 2020.

Posted in Media Centre news.

COVID-19 pandemic impact on East Lothian community

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an ‘unprecedented’ impact on the East Lothian community – but plans for recovery are well underway

Published 25th August 2020.

Posted in Covid-19 news.

School counselling contract awarded

East Lothian Council has awarded Midlothian Young Peoples Advice Service (MYPAS) a three-year contract to deliver a school counselling services for 10-18 year olds who live in East Lothian.

Published 25th August 2020.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Mid and East Lothian Drug and Alcohol Partnership launches new website

Go-to site for help and advice on drug and alcohol issues for people in East Lothian

Published 25th August 2020.

Posted in Social care and health news.