Countryside and wildlife news | East Lothian Council

Payments at local offices unavailable on Thursday 27 June

Due to an upgrade of our payments system to contactless, we cannot take any payments at local offices or libraries on Thursday 27 June. Online payment options will be available.

East Lothian beaches feature in 2019 Scottish Beach awards

Keep Scotland Beautiful announces 2019 Scottish Beach Award winners

Published 31st May 2019.

Access to golf course at Renaissance to be suspended

East Lothian Council's Cabinet has agreed to a request to temporarily suspend public access to the Renaissance Golf Club during two major tournaments in July and August.

Published 14th May 2019.
Warning about dangers of blue-green algae

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

Published 18th July 2018.
Council and Police Scotland are working in partnership to tackle rural crime

Partnership to tackle rural crime across East Lothian

Published 13th July 2018.
East Lothian success in Scottish beach awards

Keep Scotland Beautiful annual beach awards recognise local attractions

Published 31st May 2018.
Dog attack kills sheep at Aberlady Nature Reserve

Dog owners are being reminded not to walk their pets at Aberlady Nature Reserve after the death of a sheep there following an attack by a dog.

Published 26th March 2018.