Warning over use of scam QR codes by fraudsters Residents are being warned to be on their guard against criminals using fraudulent QR codes to carry out scams. Published 25th April 2025.
Council takes part in new police sticker campaign to tackle rural crime Vehicles belonging to East Lothian Council are taking part in a new police initiative aimed at tackling rural crime which was launched today. (Thursday, 20 February). Published 20th February 2025.
Storm Éowyn and wintry weather Strong winds have been causing very dangerous conditions and significant disruption. Published 23rd January 2025.
South Grange Avenue, Prestonpans Update for families with children at St Gabriel's Primary School and Nursery - 29 November 2024 Published 29th November 2024.
Tackling antisocial behaviour in Musselburgh Joint police and community protection patrols will be carried out and mobile CCTV cameras used in Musselburgh throughout the summer months to tackle rising levels of antisocial behaviour in the area. Published 6th June 2024.
Weather and flood updates Weather and flood updates for week commencing 8 April 2024. Published 8th April 2024.
Storm Kathleen & flood alert Essential information for residents following Met Office yellow weather warning for Storm Kathleen and a SEPA flood warning. Published 6th April 2024.
Musselburgh Coastal Change Assessment report available to view Full, final report undertaken by Dynamic Coast available to view Published 12th March 2024.
Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme outline design approved Full Council meeting approves outline design Published 25th January 2024.
Limitations of Natural Flood Management measures for Musselburgh Council agrees to advance Natural Flood Management and also Nature-Based Solutions in the river Esk catchment Published 1st November 2023.
Update: Thurs 31 Aug; 4.15pm Fire at the Valencia Waste Management Ltd site outside Dunbar Updated advice regarding landfill fire near Dunbar Published 31st August 2023.
Dunbar landfill site fire update 31.8.23 Latest update concerning landfill site fire Published 31st August 2023.
Advice concerning current fire at landfill site near Dunbar Smoke plume remains Published 30th August 2023.
Inappropriate ‘Tree Dressing’ of trees along River Esk in Musselburgh Materials tied to trees along river Esk to be removed Published 23rd August 2023.
Major Investment in Musselburgh’s future unveiled Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme Outline Design presented at two-day exhibition Published 22nd June 2023.
Petition calling for Musselburgh Flood Protection ‘pause’ rejected due to misinformation Petition rejected at competency check stage Published 31st May 2023.
Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme Public Consultation event Initial design for Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme to be presented at public event in June at Eskmills Business Park Published 12th May 2023.
National test of UK Emergency Alerts service On Sunday 23 April 2023 at 3pm, there will be a national test of the UK Emergency Alerts service. Published 17th April 2023.
Safety concerns regarding proposed road race event Concerns that forthcoming event is not meeting required safety conditions Published 30th March 2023.
Climate Change Strategy update Annual update reviewing progress of Climate Change Strategy Published 1st March 2023.
Musselburgh Flood Protection outline design consultation begins Forthcoming opportunities to discover more and provide opinions on flood protection measures Published 1st February 2023.
Council approves update on Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme Full council meeting approves timeline for preparation of flood protection design Published 25th October 2022.
Preston Seton Gosford – Problem Solving Partnership Number of initiatives have helped tackle complaints of antisocial behaviour Published 14th October 2022.
Recent flytipping conviction welcomed Incidents of flytipping led to conviction Published 29th September 2022.
Council to establish new Climate Change and Sustainability Forum New cross-party Climate Change and Sustainability Forum to be established Published 23rd August 2022.
Haddington Town Centre – Problem Solving Partnership Series of measures put in place to curb antisocial behaviour Published 9th August 2022.
Avian flu advice If visiting East Lothian beaches and coastline please follow guidelines to minimise spread of avian flu. Published 20th June 2022.
Council moves to 'recovery' phase of COVID-19 pandemic East Lothian Council has declared that it is moving into the ‘recovery’ phase of the COVD-19 pandemic but highlighted that services continue to face a number of significant challenges. Published 13th June 2022.
Musselburgh flood maps published New public consultation events confirmed Published 3rd February 2022.
Climate Change Strategy update Annual review and update of actions to tackle climate emergency Published 26th January 2022.
Musselburgh Flood Protection Programme update Details of forthcoming public consultation events Published 26th January 2022.
Storm Arwen aftermath update 1.12.21 12 noon Work continues to reconnect remaining households affected by Storm Arwen Published 1st December 2021.
Update on Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme New phase of works underway Published 31st August 2021.
Covid considerations continue to pose challenges Council services still greatly impacted by Covid Published 22nd July 2021.
Wimpey Estate – Problem Solving Partnership Update on Problem Solving Partnership to tackle antisocial behaviour in Musselburgh Published 30th March 2021.
Haddington Town Centre – Problem Solving Partnership Multi-agency approach to tackle antisocial behaviour Published 26th March 2021.
Council carrying out essential safety works to headstones Work starting at Prestonpans cemetery to stabilise headstones Published 11th March 2021.
Haddington to Longniddry Railway Walk increased patrols Reports of antisocial behaviour Published 18th February 2021.
Service updates 21 January 2021 Weather conditions affecting some services Published 21st January 2021.
East Lothian to move back to Covid Protection Level 3 New restrictions to apply from 6pm, Friday 18 December Published 15th December 2020.
Council response regarding: Level 3 East Lothian Council area remains in Level 3 Published 10th November 2020.
East Lothian in Covid-19 level 3 Council response to announcement of Covid-19 restriction level for East Lothian Published 29th October 2020.
Take care this Hallowe'en Trading Standards advice for a safe and fun Hallowe'en Published 20th October 2020.
Haddington Town Centre – Problem Solving Partnership Partnership reconvenes to tackle ASB in Haddington town centre Published 13th October 2020.
New safety advice this year around fireworks Local residents advised about Bonfire Night celebrations Published 6th October 2020.
COVID-19 remains a significant risk to public health Council advises local residents to continue to follow current health guidelines Published 25th September 2020.
Extended role for Community Wardens Providing support and guidance across local communities Published 8th May 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.
New Covid-19 jobs support website A new Job matching website (c19jobs) has been launched today, supported by Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region deal. The initiative aims to reduce unemployment caused by Covid-19. Published 3rd April 2020.
Children’s Hubs update Since opening on 25 March, our six Children’s Hubs have been providing emergency learning and childcare for key workers. Published 1st April 2020.
Community support is on hand East Lothian Council is supporting local community resilience arrangements to help vulnerable people living in local communities. Published 1st April 2020.
Highlighting essential volunteer work Resilient Community groups across East Lothian have been provided with stocks of branded high-visibility vests to raise awareness amongst the public of the important tasks they are carrying out. Published 31st March 2020.
Depute Council Leader statement on Coronavirus Depute Council Leader Norman Hampshire has issued a message to communities across East Lothian regarding work the council and its partners is carrying out in the current Coronavirus/COVID-19 situation Published 18th March 2020.
Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme Public exhibition on 30 and 31 July at The Brunton Published 24th July 2019.
Flood alert downgraded for East Lothian Although rainfall is lessening there are still potential flooding concerns Published 13th June 2019.
Cockenzie man receives interim ASBO following series of complaints Cockenzie man receives interim ASBO Published 28th May 2019.
Cockenzie man receives Interim ASBO Court action taken following complaints Published 26th April 2019.
Liverpool man receives Interim ASBO banning him from entering East Lothian Legal action taken Published 3rd April 2019.
Haddington man receives interim ASBO Council pursues legal action following noise complaints Published 26th March 2019.
Musselburgh woman receives ASBO Legal action follows number of noise complaints Published 26th March 2019.
Birkenhead man receives ASBO banning him from East Lothian ASBO applies over a 10 year period Published 28th February 2019.
Learn to spot the signs of financial harm Is your money safe? East Lothian and Midlothian Public Protection Committee tackles Financial Harm. Published 11th February 2019.
Musselburgh man receives Interim ASBO Aggressive and abusive language and behaviour leads to complaints Published 1st February 2019.
Haddington woman receives full ASBO Complaints of abusive and aggressive language and behaviour leads to legal action Published 31st January 2019.
Full ASBO prohibits Birmingham man from entering East Lothian ASBO prohibits Birmingham man from East Lothian for an indefinite period Published 30th January 2019.
Musselburgh woman receives Interim ASBO Shouting and swearing incidents lead to ASBO Published 24th January 2019.
Dunbar man receives Interim ASBO Abusive language and behaviour leads to ASBO Published 16th January 2019.
