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A Gaelic Language Plan, setting out how the language will be promoted and developed locally, has been published by East Lothian Council.

Since the first lockdown in March 2020 East Lothian Council has continued to provide essential services across the county.

The locations in East Lothian where people with no COVID-19 symptoms can get tested over the next week have been confirmed.

Turning a brilliant idea into a brilliant resource

East Lothian Council has agreed to commit funding of £600k to support businesses and boost the economy as we move into the recovery phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mobile testing units are being deployed in East Lothian for a further four weeks in a bid to help identify positive cases of COVID-19 in people who are asymptomatic and break chains of transmission. 

Phased re-opening of libraries and museums

Update on Salt of the Earth project

If your business has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic but you have not been eligible for any government support grants so far, you may be able to apply for a one-off discretionary grant of £2k.

The Depute Leader of East Lothian Council is highlighting the importance in everyone continuing to play their part in the fight against COVID-19.