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News published December 2025

• Office closures - Christmas 2025 and New Year 2026

  All local area offices will close at 4pm on Wednesday 24 December 2025 (payments desks will close at 12 midday) and reopen on Monday 5 January 2026.

  Published 12th December 2025.

• Effective financial management recognised in audit report

  An independent report highlights East Lothian Council’s strong governance of its finances while recognising ongoing challenges as demand for services grows.

  Published 10th December 2025.

• Construction courses lead to local jobs for young people

  Construction and engineering courses on offer in East Lothian are leading to jobs for young people and supporting local businesses.

  Published 10th December 2025.

• Parking management proposals move to next stage after consideration by councillors

  Parking management proposals for four East Lothian town centres were discussed by elected members at Tuesday's full council meeting.

  Published 9th December 2025.

• The Big Pick Reused Clothing Sale

  The Big Pick event is a nearly new, used clothing sale where items are purchased for £3 per kilo. The next event is on Tuesday 16 December 11am-2pm at Port Seton Community Centre.

  Published 9th December 2025.

• Planning Committee agrees plans for roundabout upgrade at Craighall

  East Lothian Planning Committee agreed to plans for the reconfiguration of a roundabout providing access to new homes at Craighall and coastal erosion prevention measures at West Links, North Berwick.

  Published 3rd December 2025.

• Parking management measures to be discussed by elected members

  Councillors will meet next week to consider parking management proposals for four East Lothian town centres.

  Published 2nd December 2025.