Council's performance continues to improve Policy and Performance Review Committee note improved council performance Published 12th June 2019. Posted in Your council news.
Statement of Accounts Unaudited statement of accounts – 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019 Published 14th June 2019. Posted in Your council news.
Flood alert downgraded for East Lothian Although rainfall is lessening there are still potential flooding concerns Published 13th June 2019. Posted in Emergencies, safety and crime news.
Update on refurbishment of Aubigny Sport Centre swimming pool A refurbishment of the swimming pool at Haddington’s Aubigny Sport Centre has been progressing in recent weeks. Published 12th June 2019. Posted in Sport and leisure news.
A thank you to all East Lothian's unpaid carers Carers Week 2019 Published 10th June 2019. Posted in Carers news.
Increased sustainability with school meals School meals service using more local produce Published 6th June 2019. Posted in Schools and learning news.
Town Centre Strategies get green light from Scottish Ministers East Lothian’s town centres are a key element of the area’s economic and social future, and are hubs for all of our communities. Because of the importance of our town centres, supplementary guidance has been prepared as an addition to the recently adopted East Lothian Local Development Plan 2018 (ELLDP) Published 3rd June 2019. Posted in Planning and building standards news.
Summer 2019 issue of Living East Lothian Council's residents' newspaper Published 31st May 2019. Posted in Media Centre news.
East Lothian beaches feature in 2019 Scottish Beach awards Keep Scotland Beautiful announces 2019 Scottish Beach Award winners Published 31st May 2019. Posted in Countryside and wildlife news.
Jobs Kingdom Live launches A new event giving primary 5 pupils from across East Lothian the chance to experience the world of work and skills has launched today at Queen Margaret University. Published 29th May 2019. Posted in Schools and learning news.
Cockenzie man receives interim ASBO following series of complaints Cockenzie man receives interim ASBO Published 28th May 2019. Posted in Emergencies, safety and crime news.
Consultation opens on draft Climate Change strategy Have your say on the council's draft Climate Change strategy Published 28th May 2019. Posted in Get involved news.
Work well underway on new primary school Work on East Lothian’s newest primary school is well underway at Letham Mains, Haddington. Published 28th May 2019. Posted in Schools and learning news.
European Parliamentary election 2019 - East Lothian counting area result A European Parliamentary Election was held on 23 May 2019. Published 26th May 2019. Posted in Media Centre news.
Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2019 The Edinburgh Marathon Festival takes place over the weekend of 25 and 26 May, 2019. Published 24th May 2019. Posted in Roads and transport news.
East Lothian students heading for Oxford The names of twelve young people chosen to take part in a unique week-long programme of tutorials and seminars at Exeter College, Oxford, have been announced. Published 17th May 2019. Posted in Schools and learning news.
Musselburgh Silver Arrow 2019 Historic competition takes place at Musselburgh Links Published 15th May 2019. Posted in Tourism and visitor attractions news.
Historic army regiment to receive Freedom of East Lothian Councillors in East Lothian have unanimously agreed to grant the Freedom of the county to Lothians and Border Yeomanry. The decision was taken at a full council meeting yesterday. Published 15th May 2019. Posted in Your community news.
Meet Alex! National Numeracy Day 15 May is National Numeracy Day so we met with Alex Mackay, a team leader within East Lothian Works, to find out more about free numeracy support available for adults in the county. Published 14th May 2019. Posted in East Lothian Works news.
Access to golf course at Renaissance to be suspended East Lothian Council's Cabinet has agreed to a request to temporarily suspend public access to the Renaissance Golf Club during two major tournaments in July and August. Published 14th May 2019. Posted in Countryside and wildlife news.
Treasures from the Hoard 100 years since its discovery, some of the Traprain Treasure returns to East Lothian. Published 10th May 2019. Posted in Arts and entertainment news.
Haddington & Lammermuir By-Election result Haddington & Lammermuir By-Election result Published 10th May 2019. Posted in Your council news.
Planning Committee approves North Berwick care home & hotel Planning permission has been granted for a care home and hotel at Tantallon Road, North Berwick. Published 7th May 2019. Posted in Planning and building standards news.
Plea for personal licence renewals Personal licence holders must apply for renewal by end of May Published 3rd May 2019. Posted in Licensing news.
Work restarting on Foresters Park improvements Improvement work for Foresters Park, Tranent Published 3rd May 2019. Posted in Sport and leisure news.
New Area Plan from North Berwick Coastal Area Partnership The North Berwick Coastal Area is a great place and by working together we can make it even better for everyone in our wide and diverse community. I believe we can achieve this because our Area Partnership is rich in passionate people who care deeply about their community and want everyone to experience the joy of being here. Published 1st May 2019. Posted in Your community news.
New Area Plan from Preston Seton Gosford Area Partnership. “People have a strong sense of place and belonging and there is a real community spirit in Prestonpans, Cockenzie, Port Seton and Longniddry. We aim to protect, harness and build on the positive outlook people have about where they live. We all work together to be a welcoming community where everyone is valued.” Published 1st May 2019. Posted in Your community news.
Local Development Plan commended in national award East Lothian Council’s Local Development Plan (LDP) has been commended at a prestigious planning industry awards ceremony. Published 29th April 2019. Posted in Planning and building standards news.
Cockenzie man receives Interim ASBO Court action taken following complaints Published 26th April 2019. Posted in Emergencies, safety and crime news.
Cabinet Secetary for Transport and Infrastructure visits new East Lothian Community Hospital 'This new hospital is going to make a real difference to the local area and people who live here'. Published 18th April 2019. Posted in Social care and health news.
