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News published July 2025

• Preparations underway for community council elections

  Residents keen to make a difference in their local area will have an opportunity to put themselves forward for election to one of East Lothian’s community councils later this year.

  Published 15th July 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.

• East Lothian Trading Standards team warning – fake Labubu dolls

  Trading Standards officers in East Lothian have seized a number of fake Labubu dolls from various different premises across the county.

  Published 11th July 2025.

• Work well underway to enhance CLD leadership with further improvements planned

  Good progress is being made in strengthening the leadership and governance of community learning and development (CLD) activities in East Lothian, a report has found.

  Published 10th July 2025.

• Drop-in events organised to showcase technology solutions to support you at home.

  East Lothian Rehabilitation Service is launching a series of free public drop-in sessions from July to December to showcase how technology can support people to live more independently at home.

  Published 8th July 2025.

• Chance Meeting Between Former Royal Marines at Dementia Awareness Café Sparks Ongoing Support

  Patients, staff, carers, and community members came together for tea, music, and conversation in a series of heart-warming sessions celebrating friendship and person-centred care.

  Published 4th July 2025.

• Gas network upgrades on the A199

  Scottish Gas Networks (SGN) has confirmed a start date for essential upgrades on the gas network on the A199 in Haddington.

  Published 3rd July 2025.

• Accounts Commission report published

  Performance in most areas has been improving over time with good progress continuing to be made at East Lothian Council, according to a report published by the Accounts Commission.

  Published 3rd July 2025.

• Construction handover achieved on Blindwells and Craighall schools

  Two new primary schools have officially been handed over to East Lothian Council.

  Published 2nd July 2025.