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News published July 2025

• Transport Secretary officially opens new bridge replacing Markle Level Crossing

  A new bridge and diversionary road replacing the Markle Level Crossing near East Linton was officially opened today (Thursday, 31 July) by Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop.

  Published 31st July 2025.

• School and sporting memories group team up

  A new project at Dunbar Grammar School has brought young and older sports fans together for company and friendly competition.  

  Published 28th July 2025.

• Consultation opens on St Margaret's House

  East Lothian Council is consulting on proposals for a new 40-year lease of Dunbar’s St Margaret’s House to Winterfield Golf Club.

  Published 25th July 2025.

• Scottish Art from 1880-1940 on display at Dunbar Museum & Gallery

  Don’t miss your chance to see a unique exhibition of wonderful works from the Glasgow Boys & Girls, Glasgow School and the Scottish Colourists.

  Published 22nd July 2025.

• East Lothian Archaeology & Heritage Fortnight 2025

  The programme for this year’s celebration of the richness of East Lothian’s cultural heritage and archaeology is now live.

  Published 18th 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.

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