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Published 27th September 2024.

Changes agreed to council housing allocations policy to help with the current housing crisis

Changes have been agreed to East Lothian Council’s housing allocations policy to ease the extreme pressure on the homelessness service and provide improved outcomes for our homeless clients.

Published 10th September 2024.

Second round of shopfront improvement grant scheme launched in Haddington

The second round of an initiative to help improve the appearance of Haddington town centre has been launched by East Lothian Council and Haddington & District Community Council.

Published 9th August 2024.

Cabinet approves new Tenant Participation Strategy

A plan to ensure effective participation by East Lothian Council tenants in the services they receive for the next three years was approved at Cabinet this week.

Published 15th May 2024.

Have your say: Poverty Plan consultation launched

Members of the public are invited to have their say on East Lothian Partnership’s plans for tackling poverty in the county.

Published 24th April 2024.

Shopfront Improvement Grant Scheme launches in Prestonpans

A new grant scheme aimed at helping business owners improve their shop frontages in Prestonpans was launched today by East Lothian Council in partnership with Prestonpans Community Council.

Published 5th February 2024.

Funding for Community Regeneration Projects launched

East Lothian Council has launched a new grant fund, the Regeneration Project Capital Fund, to support community groups and organisations with capital funding for regeneration projects.

Published 19th October 2023.

Five years of progress for Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal

Five years after it was signed by the Prime Minister and First Minister, the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal has helped 15,000 people secure employment, and improved the skills and knowledge of over 103,000 of the region’s citizens.

Published 6th September 2023.

Closing date Friday for funding for Community Development Projects

Closing date is Friday for applications to the UKSPF Regeneration Project Development Fund, to support the early stages of project development for community groups and organisations

Published 20th July 2023.

Public engagement on Local Development Plan 2 to start

People in East Lothian are being given an opportunity to have their say in response to consultations focused on plans to support the council’s vision of an even more prosperous, safe and sustainable county, with a dynamic and thriving economy that enables people and communities to flourish.

Published 8th June 2023.

Scheme to bring new life to Dunbar Conservation Area

The Dunbar Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS) launched this week, with over £1million of funding to improve the historic town centre.

Published 27th January 2023.

Council welcomes Levelling Up Fund announcement

The regeneration of the former Cockenzie Power Station site has received a significant boost with news that East Lothian Council’s bid for £11.3 million of UK Government’s Levelling Up funding has been successful.

Published 19th January 2023.

Consultation on future development of Herdmanflat Hospital site

East Lothian Council has lodged a Pre Application Notice (PAN) for the masterplan to redevelop the former Herdmanflat Hospital in Haddington. As part of the planning process, a three month public consultation will now be carried out.

Published 10th January 2023.

East Lothian Council launches campaign in response to cost of living increase

The cost of living is affecting us all and East Lothian Council wants to make sure that everyone in East Lothian is getting the financial support they’re entitled to.

Published 21st September 2022.

Update on operation of community buildings from 13th December

Ormiston Library is open today (13 December) and had been opening on Mondays and Fridays. However, it will remain closed this Friday (17 December) due to the ongoing shortage of essential staff.

Published 13th December 2021.

Regional Prosperity Framework

At a full council meeting this week, East Lothian Council ratified the final Regional Prosperity Framework (RPF), covering Edinburgh and South East Scotland.

Published 17th November 2021.

Safety work to be carried out at Herdmanflat site

Between November 2021 and June 2022, a programme of work will be carried out at the former Herdmanflat Hospital site in Haddington.

Published 3rd November 2021.

Resident Survey Launched

A resident survey has been launched to gauge views on services and quality of life in East Lothian.

Published 27th October 2021.

Restoration of Preston Tower continues

Funding has now been secured for the second phase of restoration works at historic Preston Tower in Prestonpans.

Published 6th August 2021.

£25k to support voluntary efforts during Covid-19 crisis

East Lothian third sector groups supporting residents through the Coronavirus crisis have benefited from £25k in funding from Foundation Scotland’s Response, Recovery and Resilience (RRR) fund.

Published 7th May 2020.