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News published March 2020

• Update on Children's Hubs

  Our six Children’s Hubs – providing emergency learning and childcare for key workers – opened on Wednesday, 25 March.

  Published 26th March 2020.

• Supporting our children and young people

  East Lothian Council is continuing to support our children and young people during the national closure of schools.

  Published 24th March 2020.

• Important changes to waste & recycling services

  Recycling centres close but recycling uplifts return to normal.

  Published 24th March 2020.

• East Lothian Council’s Response to Coronavirus

  Statement from Depute Council Leader Councillor Norman Hampshire.

  Published 24th March 2020.

• Coronavirus outbreak – temporary closure of coastal car parks and children’s play areas

  East Lothian’s coastal car parks and children’s play areas are to close temporarily with immediate effect.

  Published 23rd March 2020.

• Emergency Recess Procedures

  COVID-19 Emergency Recess Procedures have been invoked by East Lothian Council.

  Published 23rd March 2020.

• Keyworkers information 22 March

  People who identify as keyworkers with children who will need learning and childcare are being encouraged to submit information to the council.

  Published 22nd March 2020.

• Business support during Coronavirus crisis

  Scottish Government support for businesses has been announced with further details to follow. In the meantime, East Lothian Council is offering a package of support to local businesses to help them through the Coronavirus crisis.

  Published 20th March 2020.

• Supporting our children and young people 20 March

  An update from Lesley Brown, Chief Operating Officer (Education)

  Published 20th March 2020.

• Financial support for East Lothian businesses

  Interest-free business interruption loans are being offered by East Lothian Investments Ltd in a bid to help keep East Lothian employers afloat during the current Coronavirus crisis.

  Published 19th March 2020.

• More articles March 2020