VE Day 2025 A series of activities has been planned throughout 2025 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day the contributions of the generations who lived and served through World War 2 and its legacy. Published 7th May 2025.
Office Closures - Easter weekend 18 April to 21 April Information and guidance on East Lothian Council office closures for Easter Public Holiday 2025 Published 26th March 2025.
Preferred candidate for new Chief Executive announced East Lothian Council has announced that Laurence Rockey is preferred candidate for the role of its new Chief Executive. Published 5th February 2025.
Office closures – Christmas 2024 and New Year 2025 Information and guidance on East Lothian Council office closures - Christmas 2024/New Year 2025 Published 5th December 2024.
Council leader responds to Torness news East Lothian Council Leader responds to news that Torness will remain operational until 2030. Published 4th December 2024.
Grant applications invited Applications are now being invited for a fund that supports local community groups, charities and third sector organisations with revenue grant awards. Published 7th November 2024.
Saltire flag to fly at half mast The saltire flag will fly at half mast at East Lothian Council’s John Muir House office in Haddington following the death of former First Minister, Alex Salmond. Published 13th October 2024.
Office closures - September weekend The following Council offices will be closed on Friday 13 and Monday 16 September 2024: Published 6th September 2024.
Josh Taylor awarded Freedom of East Lothian World Boxing Champion Josh Taylor has been presented with the Freedom of East Lothian at a civic reception this evening (Thursday 29 August). Published 29th August 2024.
East Lothian Partnership Poverty Plan approved East Lothian Partnership’s plan to tackle poverty across the county over the next four years was approved at a full Council meeting today (27 August 2024). Published 27th August 2024.
Voting rights withdrawn for unelected committee representatives External representatives on East Lothian Council’s Education and Children’s Services Committee will no longer have voting rights following a decision made at a council meeting yesterday (12 December). Published 13th December 2023.
Budget consultation launched - have your say Local residents are being asked to provide their views on the services that matter to them and suggestions for how the council might find further savings. Published 28th November 2023.
MOD gold award for East Lothian Council The Ministry of Defence has bestowed its highest award on East Lothian Council for its work to support the Armed Forces community within its workforce and across the county. Published 4th September 2023.
Armed Forces Week 2023 East Lothian’s Provost, Councillor John McMillan, and Lord Lieutenant Roderick Urquhart led a flag-raising ceremony to mark the start of Armed Forces Week (19-24 June). Published 19th June 2023.
Council Leader highlights financial sustainability challenges East Lothian Council's leader has written to Scotland’s Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Finance highlighting the ‘perfect and escalating financial storm’ facing the local authority. Published 9th May 2023.
Council budget and council tax increase for 2023/24 approved Protecting essential public services in a challenging financial climate is the priority of East Lothian Council’s budget for 2023/24. Published 28th February 2023.
Budget proposals published Protecting essential public services in a challenging financial climate is the priority in East Lothian Council’s proposed budget for 2023/24. Published 23rd February 2023.
Council's 2021/22 Annual Audit identifies appropriate financial management Audit Scotland's annual report on East Lothian Council presented to full council today Published 13th December 2022.
Meet Jonathan Jonathan works as the Team Manager for the Instrumental Music Service and has the pleasure of facilitating weekly Instrumental Music lessons for young people across East Lothian. Published 27th October 2022.
Council Plan Action Plan approved Details of progress and evaluation of Council Plan 2022-2027 aims and objectives Published 25th October 2022.
Public holiday closure information - 24 October Key information about office closures and contact details during upcoming public holiday. Published 17th October 2022.
Meet Holly! Our Environmental Health Officer Holly works as an Environmental Health Officer within Protective Services. Originally from Leeds, Holly studied Environmental Health at The University of Newcastle, graduating in 2016. Published 6th September 2022.
Appointment of Champions A number of East Lothian Council Champions have been appointed to help raise the profile of key community activities and promote positive partnership working. Published 1st September 2022.
New Council Plan agreed for a prosperous, safe and successful East Lothian Recovery and renewal from the COVID-19 pandemic, reducing poverty and inequality and responding to the Climate Emergency are the three over-arching objectives of the new East Lothian Council Plan. Published 1st September 2022.
Recruitment opportunity - Trauma Informed Practice Development Officer Experiencing and living through traumatic events can be a common occurrence which impacts on people’s lives in many ways – including how they engage with public services. Published 11th July 2022.
Overview of council financial outlook An overview of East Lothian Council’s financial outlook for 2023/24 onwards has been provided to Councillors. Published 28th June 2022.
Council Headquarters flies Armed Forces Week Flag The Armed Forces flag has been raised on East Lothian Council’s headquarters in Haddington to mark the start of Armed Forces Week 2022 on 20 June. The week concludes on Armed Forces Day on 25 June. Published 20th June 2022.
Tribute to former Council Leader Sports awards to be named after Willie Innes Published 29th March 2022.
Council agrees Outline Council Plan 2022-27 An Outline Council Plan for a five year period, 2022-27 was agreed at today’s (Tuesday 29 March) full Council meeting. Published 29th March 2022.
Development of draft budget proposals An update on the development of East Lothian Council’s budget, including draft proposals for 2022/23, was presented at today’s meeting of Cabinet. Published 26th January 2022.
Enhancing testing capacity in East Lothian The former Stoneyhill Community Centre in Musselburgh will now offer symptomatic COVID-19 testing as well as tests for people with no symptoms of the virus. Published 25th January 2022.
Consultation on free period product provision East Lothian Council is gathering views on its scheme which distributes free period products in the county. Published 19th January 2022.
Meet John! Aberlady Bay Local Nature Reserve Warden Learn about John and his role as a Nature Reserve Warden. Published 23rd December 2021.
Final preparations underway for opening of new vaccination site at Haddington’s Corn Exchange Important update on new drop-in clinics Published 15th December 2021.
Financial strategy agreed Updated financial and capital strategies for the next five years have been agreed at a meeting of East Lothian Council. Published 14th December 2021.
Council Annual Performance Report 2021 A summary of the council’s performance against the four main objectives of the East Lothian Council Plan 2017-2022 Published 14th December 2021.
Flow before you go – Council Leader urges residents to continue playing part in reducing spread of COVID-19 As Christmas approaches, the leader of East Lothian Council has highlighted the important steps which local residents can take to curb the spread of COVID-19. Published 6th December 2021.
Severe weather update - 30.11.21 12 noon East Lothian Council and our partners have been working hard to respond to the challenges arising from the storm which battered eastern Scotland on Friday night and into Saturday morning. Published 30th November 2021.
Severe weather update - 27.11.21 10am Overnight wind speeds in excess of 80mph have presented significant challenges throughout East Lothian. Published 27th November 2021.
By-election – Ward 2 Following the sad death of Councillor Willie Innes, it has been confirmed that the law requires a by-election to be held in Ward 2 – Preston/Seton/Gosford. Published 16th November 2021.
Financial Review noted at full Council Current financial position discussed at full council meeting Published 16th November 2021.
Death of Council Leader Councillor Willie Innes East Lothian Council Leader, Councillor Willie Innes, sadly passed away on Sunday 24 October following a long illness. Published 25th October 2021.
Pressure on services with vacancies and absence taking their toll – council keen to fill current vacancies Depute Council Leader, Norman Hampshire, advises continued pressures impacting on council services Published 22nd October 2021.
Meet Elaine Jackson - Business Adviser for Business Gateway. Meet Elaine Jackson who works as a Business Adviser for Business Gateway. Published 15th October 2021.
Find out where people with no COVID-19 symptoms can get tested next week The locations where East Lothian residents with no symptoms can get tested next week have been confirmed. Published 9th September 2021.
Meet Alison, Care Support Organiser Meet Alison who manages the Emergency Care Service at East Lothian Council. Published 27th August 2021.
Have your say on our Draft Equality Plan A consultation has been launched on East Lothian Council’s Draft Equality Plan 2021-2025. Published 26th August 2021.
Consultation opens on Draft Poverty Plan A consultation on the council’s Draft Poverty Plan 2021-2023 has opened online following the approval of the document at a council meeting on 22 June 2021. Published 5th August 2021.
Council to consult on Draft Poverty Plan East Lothian Council has published a Draft 2021-2023 Poverty Plan and will be inviting views in a consultation to last for 12 weeks. Published 24th June 2021.
Meet Sheila! Organised, determined and methodical are all essential qualities for Sheila Fitzpatrick in her capacity as Team Leader for Licensing and Landlord Registration. Published 23rd June 2021.
Councillors call for ‘infrastructure first’ approach to housing allocations East Lothian Councillors have agreed their response to a Scottish Government consultation on establishing minimum housing land requirements for inclusion in National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4). Published 22nd June 2021.
The Brunton is turning 50! Musselburgh’s Brunton Hall, home to the Brunton Theatre, is celebrating its Golden Anniversary tomorrow. Published 22nd June 2021.
Flying the flag for our Forces The Armed Forces Day flag is being flown at two of East Lothian’s most prominent civic buildings in tribute to service personnel past and present during Armed Forces Week 2021. Published 21st June 2021.
Meet Scott! Meet Scott, Active Schools Coordinator at Dunbar Grammar School. Published 16th June 2021.
Rainbow flag flies above the Town House in Haddington Rainbow flag flies above Town House in Haddington. Published 21st May 2021.
Gaelic Language Plan published by East Lothian Council A Gaelic Language Plan, setting out how the language will be promoted and developed locally, has been published by East Lothian Council. Published 17th May 2021.
Meet Stewart, Headteacher at Athelstaneford Stewart recently celebrated his one year anniversary of being Headteacher at Athelstaneford. Published 5th May 2021.
New future for town hall as Prestonpans (1745) Heritage Trust takes the reins Prestonpans Town Hall, built by public subscription 126 years ago, is set for a vibrant future as local group, The Battle of Prestonpans (1745) Heritage Trust is taking on a five year lease. Published 22nd April 2021.
Meet Richard! Employee spotlight on Richard, Service Improvement Officer for Children's services. Published 22nd April 2021.
Meet Claire! Collections Office and Covid Vaccination Nurse Meet Claire Collections Officer and Covid Vaccination Nurse. Published 5th March 2021.
Meet Susan - Customer Feedback and FOI team leader Meet Susan our team leader for Customer Feedback and FOI teams. Published 25th February 2021.
Cabinet and committee appointments approved A number of changes to the membership of committees were approved at today’s meeting of East Lothian Council (Tuesday, 23 February). Published 23rd February 2021.
Meet Frances! Meet Frances who works as an Information Officer at East Lothian Council. Published 2nd February 2021.
Meet Ciaren Ross! Meet Ciaren Ross who is a bagpipe instructor at the East Lothian Council - teaching across a number of schools. Published 25th January 2021.
Climate Change Strategy update Review, 12 months after launch of Climate Change Strategy Published 19th January 2021.
Learning Estate Review Pre-Consultation announced A review of East Lothian’s learning estate will be carried out shortly to ensure that the county has buildings and facilities which are fit for the future. Published 15th December 2020.
Meet Jade! Catering assistant at Dunbar Primary School Meet Jade! Catering assistant at Dunbar Primary School Published 2nd December 2020.
Meet Tara - Our Countryside Ranger Tara details her day to day work as a Countryside Ranger in East Lothian. Published 4th November 2020.
Meet Daniel! Our Service Development Officer at East Lothian Works Meet Daniel! Our Service Development Officer at East Lothian Works and find out more about his role within the council. Published 7th October 2020.
Meet Stephanie - our Local Community Planning Officer Meet Stephanie our Local Community Planning Officer who has played a key role in helping local communities and services. Published 9th September 2020.
September weekend closure - Friday 18 to Monday 21 September weekend closure information. Published 4th September 2020.
Emergency recess period ends Chief Executive confirms end of Emergency Recess procedures. Published 17th August 2020.
Meet David! Meet David – who is a Learning Technologist supporting our schools when using online technologies. Published 17th June 2020.
Message from Depute Council Leader and Chief Executive For many of us, Easter is traditionally a very important time for joining together with friends and family to celebrate, and enjoy the signs of spring around us. Published 9th April 2020.
East Lothian Council’s Response to Coronavirus Statement from Depute Council Leader Councillor Norman Hampshire. Published 24th March 2020.
Emergency Recess Procedures COVID-19 Emergency Recess Procedures have been invoked by East Lothian Council. Published 23rd March 2020.
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.
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.
Annual Audit Report published Effective financial management, governance and transparency have been highlighted by an external audit of East Lothian Council’s 2018/19 financial performance. Published 26th September 2019.
Recognition for volunteers and council employees on Scottish Housing Day A number of awards recognising hard work and commitment were presented to council employees and local volunteers at a ceremony to mark Scottish Housing Day 2019. Published 26th September 2019.
Scottish Opens will return to Golf Coast It has been confirmed that the Renaissance Club will host the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open and the Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open next year. Published 28th August 2019.
Results of Residents Survey published The results of East Lothian Council’s 2019 Residents Survey highlight that the vast majority of people locally believe the county is a very good or good place to live. Published 27th August 2019.
Funders Fair to be held A Funders Fair will take place in Musselburgh next month to help local community groups, charities and social enterprises attract funding to make a difference in their community. Published 20th August 2019.
Community Partnership Funding to help make a real difference to our communities Almost £3.7 million of community partnership funding has been awarded to third sector and other community organisations in East Lothian for 2019/20. Published 27th June 2019.
Statement of Accounts Unaudited statement of accounts – 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019 Published 14th June 2019.
Council's performance continues to improve Policy and Performance Review Committee note improved council performance Published 12th June 2019.
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.
Haddington & Lammermuir By-Election result Haddington & Lammermuir By-Election result Published 10th May 2019.
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.
Half day closure of Gracefield Car Park, Musselburgh - 29 March The COSLA Convention will be held in The Brunton, Musselburgh, on Friday, 29 March. Published 25th March 2019.
Council budget agreed East Lothian Council’s budget plans were today approved by Elected Members. Published 12th February 2019.
John Muir House reception work Work on changes and improvements to the main reception at East Lothian Council’s John Muir House building will begin later this month. Published 5th February 2019.
Budget update An update on developing budgets has been presented to East Lothian Council’s Cabinet. Published 22nd January 2019.
Chance for communities to get involved in running of local buildings Community organisations are being given an opportunity to note interest in taking on an enhanced role in the running of some local East Lothian Council buildings. Published 7th January 2019.
