Information on upcoming office closures September 2021.
OFFICE CLOSURES SEPTEMBER 2021
The following Council offices will be closed on Friday 17 and Monday 20 September: John Muir House (Council Headquarters), Haddington and Brunton Hall, Musselburgh
All other Area Offices, Libraries (including The John Gray Centre) and Community Centres, will also be closed over this weekend.
REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES
The Registration service will be closed on Friday 17 and Monday 20 September. This service will continue with remote Birth, Death and Still-birth appointments by telephone from Tuesday 21st September. All marriage documentation can be posted to John Muir House, Haddington. A Registrar can be contacted (for emergencies) by calling 01875 612818. Questions, comments and enquiries should be directed to haddingtonregistrars@eastlothian.gov.uk or 01620 827308.
SOCIAL WORK EMERGENCIES
In cases of Social Work Emergencies please call 01875 824309 HOUSING EMERGENCIES Housing Repair Emergencies only – 01875 612818 Homeless Hotline – FREEPHONE 0800 169 1611
SCOTTISH WELFARE FUND
Scottish Welfare Fund Team will be unavailable from 4pm on Thursday 16 September until 9am on Tuesday 21 September. If you are in crisis during this period, please contact Emergency Social Care Services on 01875 824309. Scottish Welfare Fund applications can be made online 24/7 at www.eastlothian.gov.uk/scottishwelfarefund
ROAD SERVICES/TRANSPORTATION
Please contact 01875 612818 for all Road and Transportation emergencies
BRUNTON THEATRE AND BOX OFFICE
The Theatre and Box Office will be closed on Friday 17 and Monday 20 September but will be open on Saturday 18 September.
MUSEUMS
Dunbar Town House, John Muir Birthplace and Prestongrange will be open. For information about how to book and visit safely please visit: https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/museums
COVID-19 HELPLINE
The Helpline, 01875 824300, is open Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm. For further information about the impact on Council services please check the website. Report a problem, apply for a service or make a payment online at www.eastlothian.gov.uk.