Environmental health news

Action to tackle public health concerns around feral pigeons

Safe removal of pigeons to tackle severe public health risks

Published 5th February 2021.

Council supports Clean Air Day

Local actions supporting UK initiative

Published 8th October 2020.

Re-opening of public toilets

Phased re-opening of public toilets

Published 9th July 2020.

Fisherrow Sands

Fisherrow Sands is no longer a designated bathing water, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has announced.

Published 16th June 2020.

Councils given new responsibilities under Coronavirus related legislation

Environmental Health and Trading Standards Officers can support businesses with Coronavirus guidelines

Published 9th April 2020.

Fireworks sales: what the law says

As we approach bonfire season, make sure you know the law relating to fireworks.

Published 8th October 2019.

Launch of Loving Food @ East Lothian

Loving Food @ East Lothian is a new initiative from East Lothian Council Environmental Health, to support and advise local businesses about calorie and allergen labelling.

Published 27th September 2019.

Calling all food businesses in East Lothian

Local food producers and caterers invited to Loving Food event

Published 24th July 2019.

Have your say on Edinburgh Council's pollution action proposals

East Lothian residents and businesses advised to provide their views on city consultation

Published 17th July 2019.

Organisations join forces to combat rural crime

Farmers and land owners in East Lothian are invited to a free ‘walk and talk’ event looking at crime prevention and fire safety on farm.

Published 11th January 2019.

Food safety alert - recall of Pelardon cheese

Recall advice notice for French cheese product sold in East Lothian and Edinburgh

Published 17th August 2018.

East Lothian residents reminded to trust their traders

East Lothian Council’s Trading Standards team are warning residents to be on their guard against rogue traders this summer, and reminding people about the council’s Trusted Trader scheme.

Published 30th July 2018.

Warning about dangers of blue-green algae

Hot and dry weather conditions have led to increase in algae production

Published 18th July 2018.

East Lothian is one of the UK's top areas for food hygiene

Which? report places East Lothian Council in top tier for food safety

Published 12th July 2018.

Environmental health supporting WHO awareness campaign

WHO awareness campaign on lead in water supplies

Published 24th October 2017.

Top marks for food law enforcement

The food enforcement activities of East Lothian Council have achieved the highest possible rating in an external audit.

Published 17th October 2017.

Food sampling work in East Lothian

The Environmental Health Service of East Lothian Council carried out targeted food surveillance during a 12-month period.

Published 21st September 2017.

West Beach, North Berwick safe for swimming

Update on West Beach, North Berwick - water quality now OK for swimming

Published 16th August 2016.