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News published April 2023

• East Lothian showcase health and social care integration to Danish Council Members

  East Lothian HSCP welcomed 18 delegates from the Regional Council of Southern Denmark to showcase the ways health and social care services can be delivered through integrational partnerships.

  Published 27th April 2023.

• £2.9m funding for community groups

  Voluntary and third sector groups, Community Councils and Area Partnerships across East Lothian have been awarded over £2.9m to support their work within communities.

  Published 27th April 2023.

• Removal of scaffolding as Preston Tower repair project progresses

  A significant milestone in a £1.1m project to repair and refurbish stonework and surrounding gardens at historic Preston Tower in Prestonpans is set to be reached with the removal of scaffolding.

  Published 26th April 2023.

• Update on use of Haddington Town House

  Haddington Town House will only be used as a venue for meetings of East Lothian Council and its committees until further notice.

  Published 26th April 2023.

• Oil pollution response to be tested in East Lothian

  An emergency response safety exercise, which simulates an oil spill in the Firth of Forth, will take place on Tuesday 2 May 2023 in the vicinity of Longniddry.

  Published 25th April 2023.

• Introduction of Parking Management proposals in North Berwick

  Following extensive consultation agreement was reached to progress new parking management proposals in North Berwick

  Published 25th April 2023.

• Approval granted for North Berwick High Street safety and access measures

  Design work will start to introduce access and safety improvements to North Berwick High Street

  Published 25th April 2023.

• Commitment made to support individuals affected by domestic abuse

  East Lothian’s Justice Social Services is securing its pathway to support men perpetrating domestic abuse and women and children affected by domestic abuse.

  Published 17th April 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.

• ELC welcomes Housing Minister to new Haddington council homes

  East Lothian Council representatives were pleased to welcome new Housing Minister, Paul McLennan MSP, who toured the latest development of new council houses at the Letham Mains site, Haddington.

  Published 12th April 2023.

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