Environmental health news

Fireworks sales: what the law says and how to keep safe

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

Published 22nd October 2024.

Planning Committee approves change to floodlighting at Dunbar tennis courts

East Lothian’s Planning Committee met on Tuesday 6 February and discussed one application relating to Winterfield tennis courts, Dunbar.

Published 6th February 2024.

Advice against bathing and fishing at two local beaches is lifted

Advice against the public entering the water at Skateraw and Thorntonloch beaches has been lifted following water sampling.

Published 15th July 2022.

Avian flu advice

If visiting East Lothian beaches and coastline please follow guidelines to minimise spread of avian flu.

Published 20th June 2022.

Algae warning to visitors at Pressmennan Lake

Environmental Health warning following confirmation of seasonal blue-green algae

Published 23rd June 2021.

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.

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.

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.