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Preferred Musselburgh flood protection scheme approved

Next phase of major infrastructure works approved

Published 21st January 2020.

Posted in Regeneration news.

Electric East Lothian 2020

More EV chargepoints coming to East Lothian

Published 21st January 2020.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

Musselburgh Grammar hosts Scotland's education leaders

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, John Swinney, today visited Musselburgh Grammar School to chair a meeting of the Scottish Education Council.

Published 15th January 2020.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Update on Belhaven Bay water quality issue

Scottish Water, along with partner organisations, is continuing to take action after an incident which resulted in ‘advice against bathing’ public notices at Belhaven Bay.

Published 15th January 2020.

Posted in Media Centre news.

New sports hall extension takes shape

Work is progressing well on the new £1.094m extension to Port Seton Community Centre with the foundations in place and the steel frame complete.

Published 15th January 2020.

Posted in Your community news.

Reducing our carbon footprint

The carbon footprint of East Lothian Council was reduced by 12.8% in the most recent full year.

Published 14th January 2020.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Stoneyhill Primary welcomes Cabinet Secretary

Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity Michael Matheson visited Stoneyhill Primary School to hear pupils’ views on Scotland’s future transport.

Published 9th January 2020.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Repair works - A198 dual carriageway approaching Longniddry

East Lothian Council is planning to carry out carriageway repair works on the eastbound side of the A198 dual carriageway approaching Longniddry.

Published 24th December 2019.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

Launch of new public transport app

Thistle Assistance has officially launched its brand-new look with a newly-designed card, app and website to help make travelling by public transport more comfortable and accessible.

Published 24th December 2019.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

Museum highlights - January

All our museums have FREE ADMISSION and lots of drop-in crafts and activities that are perfect if you are looking for something to do at the weekend.

Published 23rd December 2019.

Posted in Arts and entertainment news.

East Lothian’s first Circular Economy Challenge

P4-P7 pupils in the Ross High School cluster have completed a six week programme designed to introduce pupils to the benefits and principles of the Circular Economy.

Published 23rd December 2019.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Belhaven Bay - potential water quality issue

East Lothian Council has been made aware of a potential water quality issue at Belhaven Bay and has been working with partners.

Published 20th December 2019.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Whirlpool product recall

Whirlpool has issued a recall for over 500,000 washing machines.

Published 18th December 2019.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Planning decision on equipment testing facility, Cockenzie

East Lothian Council’s planning committee today (18 December) refused an application from space technologies company Skyrora Limited.

Published 18th December 2019.

Posted in Planning and building standards news.

Preferred candidate for Chief Executive announced

Monica Patterson has been named preferred candidate for the role of East Lothian Council’s new Chief Executive.

Published 17th December 2019.

Posted in Your council news.

Naming East Lothian’s new town

Blindwells has been approved as the name of East Lothian’s new settlement.

Published 17th December 2019.

Posted in Planning and building standards news.

Winner winner festive dinner!

If you’re getting ready to prepare a festive feast for your family, spare a thought for East Lothian’s school catering staff who will serve over 8000 Christmas lunches this year. 

Published 17th December 2019.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Family Hogmanay in the Honest Toun

The Brunton, Musselburgh, is the place to be on Tuesday 31 December for a fun packed Family Hogmanay, part of Scotland’s Winter Festivals 2019-2020.

Published 16th December 2019.

Posted in Arts and entertainment news.

Plans for flyover at Sheriffhall Roundabout go on public display

Local residents and road users are invited to share their views on plans for a flyover at Sheriffhall Roundabout at public exhibitions in Midlothian on 18 and 19 December.

Published 13th December 2019.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Haddington traffic issues public event

Open drop-in meeting at Haddington Town House

Published 12th December 2019.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

STAR Awards recognise going extra mile for East Lothian

Winners of the prestigious East Lothian Council STAR Awards were announced at a celebratory event held at The Brunton, Musselburgh.

Published 9th December 2019.

Posted in Media Centre 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.

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.

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.