Nearly 8000 register for 2025/26 garden waste permits in first week Nearly 8000 householders registered for a 2025/2026 garden waste permit in the first week of the sign-up window. Published 21st May 2025.
Next stage of place making project gets underway Local residents can have their say on potential new ways in which council buildings could be used to deliver face-to-face services at a series of upcoming drop-in sessions. Published 19th May 2025.
Haddington parking consultation launched People are being given the opportunity to comment on proposals to improve parking management in Haddington. Published 19th May 2025.
Council housing strategies and targets agreed by Cabinet Good progress is being made towards achieving targets set out in the Local Housing Strategy 2024-2029, including delivery of new affordable housing units and a reduction in homelessness cases. Published 14th May 2025.
Humbie and Saltoun schools mothballed for 2025/26 Two East Lothian primary schools will remain mothballed for the new academic year starting in August 2025. Published 14th May 2025.
Removal of campervan parking spaces in Dunbar approved by Cabinet Following local objections during a public consultation, the removal of a trio of campervan parking spaces in Dunbar was approved at a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday (13 May). Published 13th May 2025.
Tyne & Esk community fund open for applications East Lothian and Midlothian rural community projects can now apply for the latest round of grants from the Tyne & Esk Rural Communities Development Fund. Published 12th May 2025.
Working with local businesses to boost tourism in East Lothian Local businesses attended two useful events recently with the Visit East Lothian team. Published 9th May 2025.
VE Day 2025 A series of activities has been planned throughout 2025 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day the contributions of the generations who lived and served through World War 2 and its legacy. Published 7th May 2025.
Planning Committee approves first phase of homes at Herdmanflat East Lothian Planning Committee met on Tuesday 6 May and discussed three applications, including 51 homes – phase one of development at the former Herdmanflat Hospital site in Haddington. Published 6th May 2025.
