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Call for information to help develop Coastal Change Adaptation Plan
Residents are being asked to share first-hand knowledge, experience or observations to help the Council develop plans to manage the potential future impacts of coastal erosion and other challenges.
Published 14th July 2025.
Posted in Climate emergency news.
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Work well underway to enhance CLD leadership with further improvements planned
Good progress is being made in strengthening the leadership and governance of community learning and development (CLD) activities in East Lothian, a report has found.
Published 10th July 2025.
Posted in Media Centre news.
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Drop-in events organised to showcase technology solutions to support you at home.
East Lothian Rehabilitation Service is launching a series of free public drop-in sessions from July to December to showcase how technology can support people to live more independently at home.
Published 8th July 2025.
Posted in Social care and health news.
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Chance Meeting Between Former Royal Marines at Dementia Awareness Café Sparks Ongoing Support
Patients, staff, carers, and community members came together for tea, music, and conversation in a series of heart-warming sessions celebrating friendship and person-centred care.
Published 4th July 2025.
Posted in Social care and health news.
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Genesis Scottish Open 2025 traffic & travel
The Genesis Scottish Open golf tournament returns to the Renaissance Club, near Dirleton, for the seventh consecutive year, with thousands of visitors expected to flock to East Lothian from 9-13 July.
Published 27th June 2025.
Posted in Tourism and visitor attractions news.
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Scottish and UK Government investment sought to deliver Blindwells new town
East Lothian Council has agreed to ask for Scottish and UK Government support to help deliver Blindwells – Scotland’s first new large-scale settlement in 60 years.
Published 25th June 2025.
Posted in Planning and building standards news.
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Plans approved for Blindwells town centre & 60 Council houses at Wallyford
East Lothian Planning Committee met on Wednesday 25 June and discussed various applications including plans for a local centre at Blindwells and 60 new Council homes in Wallyford
Published 25th June 2025.
Posted in Planning and building standards news.
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Children’s summer reading challenge launched – Step into the Story Garden
Celebrate stories, adventure and the great outdoors with East Lothian Libraries this summer with the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge – Story Garden, from now until Saturday, 23 August.
Published 23rd June 2025.
Posted in Libraries news.
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Green light given for expansion of community support services for older people living in Musselburgh area
Funding has been approved to establish an integrated dementia meeting centre and older people's day centre in the Musselburgh area.
Published 23rd June 2025.
Posted in Social care and health news.
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Work starts on redevelopment of Pithead Baths at Prestongrange
The next stage in an ambitious project to develop a heritage park within the former Prestongrange Colliery and Brickworks between Prestonpans and Musselburgh started earlier this month.
Published 19th June 2025.
Posted in Connected communities news.
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