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Update on Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme at Council meeting

An update on the scheme to reduce flood risk in Musselburgh was provided at a meeting of East Lothian Council on Tuesday, 17 February.

Published 17th February 2026.

Public local inquiry for proposed Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme

A public local inquiry (PLI) will be held into a scheme to reduce flood risk in Musselburgh after Scottish Ministers wrote to East Lothian Council to confirm they would ‘call in' the proposals.

Published 22nd December 2025.
Call for information to help develop Coastal Change Adaptation Plan

Residents are being asked to share first-hand knowledge, experience or observations to help the Council develop plans to manage the potential future impacts of coastal erosion and other challenges.

Published 14th July 2025.
Esk river partnership aims to restore nature and address climate change

A new partnership has been formed to help restore nature and address climate change in the Lothian Esk river catchment area.

Published 26th June 2025.
Council adopts Climate Change Strategy for 2025-2030

The East Lothian Council Climate Change Strategy 2025-2030 has been adopted following a meeting of full council on Tuesday (29 April).

Published 30th April 2025.