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The benefits of a service to provide East Lothian residents with free, impartial advice on issues such as income maximisation and debt have been highlighted in a new report.

Partners across East Lothian and Midlothian have joined forces to tackle gender-based violence as part of a worldwide campaign. 

As the Scottish Government has now published its 4th draft National Planning Framework (known as NPF4), Council Leader Norman Hampshire has broadly welcomed the document.

Councillor Norman Hampshire has been appointed Leader of East Lothian Council.

Following the sad death of Councillor Willie Innes, it has been confirmed that the law requires a by-election to be held in Ward 2 – Preston/Seton/Gosford.

Following implementation of the Fireworks (Scotland) Miscellaneous Amendments Regulations 2021, Trading Standards officers conducted advisory visits to East Lothian retailers at end of October.

East Lothian Council's Road Services team are responsible for the maintenance of more than 16,800 roadside gullies.

A new service to ensure cancer patients are offered emotional, practical and financial support has been launched in Edinburgh and the Lothians.

East Lothian Council received the Public Transport Authority of the Year - Special Recognition Award at the EVIEs 2021

As Bonfire Night approaches, an ‘Impact of Fireworks’ campaign has been launched to raise awareness of the dangers associated fireworks misuse and new rules introduced to lessen their harmful impact.