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Funding for new electric vehicle chargepoints

East Lothian Council secures funding for new electric vehicle charge points in residential areas of five county towns and villages.

Published 15th October 2018.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

Free sports activities

Active Schools in partnership with Education are offering FREE access to all Active Schools activities. This support is delivered confidentially.

Published 12th October 2018.

Posted in Sport and leisure news.

Council Plan on track

A new report highlights progress being made in achieving the objectives of the 2017-22 East Lothian Council Plan.

Published 12th October 2018.

Posted in Media Centre news.

New Deputy Lieutenant appointed

A well-known member of the Port Seton community has been appointed as a Deputy Lieutenant for East Lothian.

Published 11th October 2018.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Council granted Interim ASBO

A Haddington man has been banned from shouting, swearing, screaming, fighting, arguing and causing alarm and distress to residents or visitors to Langriggs, Haddington following the granting of an Interim ASBO at Edinburgh Sheriff Court earlier this month.

Published 9th October 2018.

Posted in Emergencies, safety and crime news.

New homes and ash lagoons applications approved

Applications for 68 homes at Dunbar and works at three Ash Lagoons at Levenhall Links, Musselburgh, were approved at a planning committee meeting on 3 October 2018.

Published 8th October 2018.

Posted in Planning and building standards news.

Local Development Plan clears final hurdle

The key document for future development in East Lothian has been cleared by Scottish Ministers and adopted by East Lothian Council, paving the way for plans to grow the local economy and further enhance local communities.

Published 5th October 2018.

Posted in Planning and building standards news.

Roadworks on B6371 near Port Seton

Roadworks on B6371 near Port Seton

Published 5th October 2018.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

Groundworks starts for Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme

On Monday 8th October, ground investigation survey work will start in Musselburgh to assess the existing ground make-up and groundwater levels – as part of the Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme.

Published 4th October 2018.

Posted in Your community news.

Housing Minister opens new East Lothian development

Scotland's Housing Minister, Kevin Stewart MSP, has officially opened LAR Housing Trust's development in Cockenzie.

Published 3rd October 2018.

Posted in Housing news.

Agnès wins UK libraries award

Agnès Guyon, Senior Librarian with Children’s Services at East Lothian Council, won the inaugural Youth Libraries Group Public Librarian Award announced at their national conference in Manchester.

Published 1st October 2018.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Innovative ‘CityTree’ installed in Musselburgh

An innovative installation of mosses, which can help combat air pollution, has been installed in Musselburgh.

Published 1st October 2018.

Posted in Media Centre news.

A sense of place exhibition

New exhibition of paintings of Haddington in the 1940s and 1950s at John Gray Centre

Published 28th September 2018.

Posted in Tourism and visitor attractions news.

ASBO prohibits Prestonpans man from entering local shop

ASBO granted following number of abusive and aggressive incidents

Published 21st September 2018.

Posted in Emergencies, safety and crime news.

Scottish Half Marathon

Scottish Half Marathon this Sunday

Published 21st September 2018.

Posted in Arts and entertainment news.

Council developing Climate Change strategy

Council is developing a Climate Change strategy - share your views in person or online

Published 18th September 2018.

Posted in Your council news.

East Lothian Eco-Challenge schools finalists in Scottish Resources Awards

Eco-Challenge schools initiative in national awards

Published 13th September 2018.

Posted in Bins and recycling news.

Haddington Town Centre Antisocial Behaviour – Problem Solving Partnership

Problem Solving Partnership to combat Haddington town centre antisocial behaviour

Published 13th September 2018.

Posted in Emergencies, safety and crime news.

Prestonpans man receives interim ASBO

Complaints of shouting and swearing lead to legal action

Published 13th September 2018.

Posted in Emergencies, safety and crime news.

September weekend closures

Details of office closures and emergency contacts - September weekend

Published 13th September 2018.

Posted in Your council news.

Bogus caller advice

East Lothian Council’s Trading Standards team are warning residents to be on their guard against bogus callers and the risk of potential theft.

Published 12th September 2018.

Posted in Emergencies, safety and crime news.

Racing licence extension for Musselburgh

Musselburgh Racecourse has been granted a further extension to its racing licence until 31 December.

Published 12th September 2018.

Posted in Sport and leisure news.

Dunedin Canmore affordable housing in Wallyford

New affordable homes in Wallyford

Published 11th September 2018.

Posted in Housing news.

East Lothian celebrates success at Beautiful Scotland Awards

East Lothian celebrates success at Beautiful Scotland Awards, held by environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful.

Published 7th September 2018.

Posted in Your community news.

Hundreds of new kitchens and bathrooms installed in council homes

Hundreds of new kitchens and bathrooms have been installed in council homes across East Lothian in the last year.

Published 6th September 2018.

Posted in Housing news.

More young people in education, employment or training

A new report highlights that during 2017-18, 94.7% of 16 to 19 year olds in East Lothian were in education, employment or training – an increase of 1.6% on the previous year.

Published 6th September 2018.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

New Boardmaker Picture Communication Software available at some local libraries

Boardmaker Picture Communication Software available at some local libraries

Published 4th September 2018.

Posted in Libraries news.

Latest meeting of Cockenzie Community Forum

The Cockenzie Community Forum is a partnership between East Lothian Council and local stakeholders to develop the Masterplan for the former Cockenzie Power Station site.

Published 3rd September 2018.

Posted in Former Cockenzie Power Station news.

East Lothian Archaeology and Local History Fortnight

Range of events in this year's Archaeology and Local History programme

Published 29th August 2018.

Posted in Archaeology news.