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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.

  • 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.

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