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News published October 2025

• Fa’side Lodge site now home to new council & assisted living properties

  A site in the centre of Tranent, with a rich and varied history, has now been transformed as the home of 28 much-needed new council houses, 13 of which will be assisted living properties.

  Published 6th October 2025.

• Consulting our tenants on 2026-27 rent increase

  All council tenants have been sent a letter and questionnaire explaining the proposals for a rent increase for 2026-27 and asking for their feedback.

  Published 6th October 2025.

• Walking Scotland charity workers visit new path in Haddington

  Representatives from the charity Walking Scotland paid a visit to the new path at Haddington’s Tynebank Road which has proved a popular addition to the town.

  Published 3rd October 2025.

• 2026/27 budget consultation launched

  People in East Lothian are being asked for their views on the council’s budget priorities for 2026/27.

  Published 2nd October 2025.

• Edinburgh Innovation Hub already providing huge community benefits

  The new Edinburgh Innovation Hub has had Community Wealth Building at its heart from the very start of its planning and construction, Minister for Public Finance Ivan McKee MSP heard today.

  Published 1st October 2025.

• Homecare Service receives high praise following Care Inspectorate inspection

  East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership’s Homecare service is thrilled to have been awarded ‘Grade 5 – Very Good’ quality gradings from the Scottish Care Inspectorate.

  Published 1st October 2025.