Information and guidance on East Lothian Council office closures - Easter weekend 2023

OFFICE CLOSURE – EASTER 2023

All area offices will be closed on Friday 7 April and Monday 1 April.

REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES

East Lothian Registrar’s Office will be closed on Friday 7 April and Monday 10 April. For Emergencies call 01875 612818.

SOCIAL WORK EMERGENCIES

In cases of Social Work Emergencies contact Emergency Social Care Services on 01875 824309.

HOUSING EMERGENCIES

Housing Repair Emergencies only – 01875 612818 Homeless Hotline – FREEPHONE 0800 169 1611

SCOTTISH WELFARE FUND

The Financial Support Team will be closed from 5.00pm on Thursday 6 April until 9:00am on Tuesday 11 April 2023. Scottish Welfare Fund applications can be made online 24/7 at www.eastlothian.gov.uk/scottishwelfarefund during the closure and will be dealt with as soon as possible on the teams return. If you’re struggling with cost of living increases and need help, check out our leaflet ‘Helping with the cost of living crisis’ at www.eastlothian.gov.uk/cost-of-living-support

ROAD SERVICES/TRANSPORTATION

Please contact 01875 612818 for all Road and Transportation emergencies.

BRUNTON THEATRE

Will be closed on Friday, 7 April and Monday 10 April but the Box Office will be open on Saturday 8 April 11am to 3pm. www.thebrunton.co.uk

LIBRARIES

All Libraries will be closed from Friday 7 April to Monday 10 April inclusive.

MUSEUMS

Please check the website www.eastlothian.gov.uk/museums

COMMUNITY CENTRES

Please check the website www.eastlothian.gov.uk/community-centres

WASTE SERVICES

Please check with individual centre on the website: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/wasteservices

Report a problem, apply for a service or make a payment online at www.eastlothian.gov.uk 

Published: Wednesday, 29th March 2023