Have your say on proposed Musselburgh traffic changes A public consultation was launched today (Monday 30 June) seeking views on new and amended Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) proposed for Musselburgh. Published 30th June 2025.
Demolition work to start at old coal store site, Cockenzie The concrete demolition stage of the wider Cockenzie enabling works is due to begin on Monday 30 June and will last for 20 weeks. Published 27th June 2025.
Cost of planning fees halved for health-related developments Planning fees for health-related developments in the county have been reduced by half following a meeting of East Lothian Council on Tuesday (24 June). Published 27th June 2025.
Genesis Scottish Open 2025 traffic & travel The Genesis Scottish Open golf tournament returns to the Renaissance Club, near Dirleton, for the seventh consecutive year, with thousands of visitors expected to flock to East Lothian from 9-13 July. Published 27th June 2025.
Esk river partnership aims to restore nature and address climate change A new partnership has been formed to help restore nature and address climate change in the Lothian Esk river catchment area. Published 26th June 2025.
Work starts on creation of pump track in North Berwick Work has begun on a pump track in North Berwick which will create a fun and safe space for riders of all ages and abilities. Published 26th June 2025.
Scottish and UK Government investment sought to deliver Blindwells new town East Lothian Council has agreed to ask for Scottish and UK Government support to help deliver Blindwells – Scotland’s first new large-scale settlement in 60 years. Published 25th June 2025.
Plans approved for Blindwells town centre & 60 Council houses at Wallyford East Lothian Planning Committee met on Wednesday 25 June and discussed various applications including plans for a local centre at Blindwells and 60 new Council homes in Wallyford Published 25th June 2025.
Council floral display celebrates 100-year anniversary of Dunbar United A stunning floral display has been created by council staff to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of Dunbar United Football Club. Published 24th June 2025.
Children’s summer reading challenge launched – Step into the Story Garden Celebrate stories, adventure and the great outdoors with East Lothian Libraries this summer with the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge – Story Garden, from now until Saturday, 23 August. Published 23rd June 2025.