City Deal agreement signals green light for Edinburgh Innovation Park Massive investment across East Lothian through government funding and partner contributions. Published 7th August 2018.
Council partnership funding awards East Lothian Council has agreed a package of almost £5million in funding support to community councils, area partnerships and other partner agencies for 2018/19. Published 28th June 2018.
Council approves City Region Deal overview document East Lothian Council has approved an outline of projects which will bring more than £1.3 billion of investment over the next 15 years to the Edinburgh and South East Scotland region. Published 28th June 2018.
Council response to Cockenzie Inchcape application East Lothian Council has recommended that Scottish Ministers refuse planning permission for an electricity substation on the former Cockenzie Power Station site. Published 27th June 2018.
‘If I Were Provost’ competition winners announced Ilma Ali and Louise Allan have been named as winners in East Lothian Council’s ‘If I Were Provost’ competition, as part of the Year of Young People. Published 26th June 2018.
Council agrees to adopt Local Development Plan 2018 East Lothian Council has agreed its intention to adopt the East Lothian Local Development Plan 2018 (ELLDP 2018). Published 29th May 2018.
Council scoops double award Council wins gold and silver APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) awards Published 23rd May 2018.
Provost competition judging panel announced Three notable county residents have joined the judging team of the council’s If I Were Provost competition, held as part of the Year of Young People. Published 1st May 2018.
East Lothian Council has successfully purchased the former Cockenzie Power Station site East Lothian Council has been successful in its bid to purchase the former Cockenzie Power Station site. Published 12th March 2018.
Council housing boost for East Lothian communities A significant package of capital investment in council housing will be delivered by East Lothian Council over the next five years. Published 14th February 2018.
Council budget 2018/19 - delivering for East Lothian In an increasingly challenging financial environment, East Lothian Council has agreed a budget for 2018/19 focused on building a prosperous East Lothian. Published 13th February 2018.
Office closures - Christmas and new year 2017-18 East Lothian Council will close most of its local offices at 4pm on Friday 22 December 2017 (payments desks will close at 12 noon) and reopen on Wednesday 3 January 2018 at 10am. Published 19th December 2017.
Could you design a flag for East Lothian? An open competition to design a brand new and distinctive flag for East Lothian has been launched. Published 28th November 2017.
Have your say on the council's budget Residents are being encouraged to have their say on how the council spends money to support local services. Published 24th November 2017.
Planning Committee decisions November 2017 Members of East Lothian Planning Committee met on Tuesday 7 November to decide on four applications relating to North Berwick, Dunbar, Wallyford and Musselburgh. Published 8th November 2017.
Council faces budgetary challenges Full Council meeting hears about financial challenges Published 1st November 2017.
Council's 2016/17 Annual Audit identifies strong financial management 2016/17 Annual Audit Report presented to full Council meeting Published 1st November 2017.
Council staff shortlisted for CIH Scotland excellence awards Members of East Lothian Council’s Housing team were shortlisted in two categories at this year’s Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland awards. Published 31st October 2017.
Award ceremony recognises council Housing staff achievements Seven members of East Lothian Council’s Housing team and a council tenant representative have been recognised for their training achievements at a ceremony in Macmerry this week. Published 26th September 2017.
Council celebrates 100 CSPQ graduates East Lothian Council is celebrating the 100th candidate to graduate with a Customer Service Professional Qualification (CSPQ). Published 14th September 2017.
Ensuring Equality in East Lothian East Lothian Council has set out its continuing commitment to ensuring equality in its role as a local authority and education committee. Published 13th September 2017.
In Bloom successes for East Lothian at national awards It was a fantastic night for East Lothian at the 51st Beautiful Scotland Award Ceremony (Thursday, September 7). Published 8th September 2017.
Choose Play! Council launches policy to protect right to play Council launches policy to protect children and young people's right to play. Published 1st September 2017.
Local Policing Plan approved for East Lothian The East Lothian Local Policing Plan 2017-2020 approved at Council meeting Published 22nd August 2017.
Parents advised to ensure their children don’t play in former school building Local residents in Tranent advised about dangers of former school building Published 18th July 2017.
Council welcomes Chinese government delegation Chinese delegation visit East Lothian Council to hear more about workplace health and safety Published 11th July 2017.
Administration roles confirmed as new-look council holds first meeting The first meeting of East Lothian Council following this month’s local election was held today (Tuesday, May 23), when councillors were appointed to key Administration and other roles. Published 23rd May 2017.
Keeping our children safe East Lothian Council Depute Chief Executive for Resources and People Services Alex McCrorie writes... Published 16th February 2017.
