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The Edinburgh Innovation Hub, which welcomed its first tenant in December last year, is one major benefit for East Lothian thanks to investment and partnership working as part of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal (ESESCRD).

The number of East Lothian young people in further education, jobs and training after leaving school has risen to its highest ever level, above the national average and ranked second in Scotland.

East Lothian Council’s approved budget for 2026/27 included the provision of £3.3million to be passed to the East Lothian Integration Joint Board’s overall budget.

A consultation has launched on proposals to create three new specialist provisions for school children with Additional Support Needs (ASN).

Licensed premises in East Lothian can remain open to screen Scotland’s World Cup matches this summer.

Schools and council services will remain open in East Lothian on Monday 15 June following a decision taken at East Lothian Council meeting yesterday (24 February 2026).

At a meeting of East Lothian Council today (Tuesday 24 February) councillors approved a seven per cent rent increase for council tenants for 2026/27, in line with the results of our tenants’ survey.

The services provided by the Olivebank Child and Family Centre will soon be moving to a new home within the Wallyford Learning Campus.

East Lothian Council’s budget for 2026/27 has been agreed, with a focus on creating opportunities for young people, supporting vulnerable residents and continuing to invest in local infrastructure.

Work to renew a children’s playpark in Athelstaneford began today (Monday, 23 February) following a funding award.