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The second round of applications for East Lothian's Discretionary Grant Fund for businesses affected by COVID-19 opens at 9am on Thursday 25th February.

At a full meeting of East Lothian Council on Tuesday 23rd February, councillors approved an amendment tabled by the Administration to freeze rent on council properties for the year 2021/22.

A number of changes to the membership of committees were approved at today’s meeting of East Lothian Council (Tuesday, 23 February).

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.

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Councillor Fiona O'Donnell (East Lothian IJB Chair) and Peter Murray (East Lothian IJB Vice Chair) offer heartfelt thanks to all ELHSCP staff

The application process for places for critical in-school learning and childcare from 18 January until the end of the month has reopened.

As East Lothian, along with the rest of mainland Scotland, moves into Government Protection Level Four from Boxing Day, most businesses except essential retailers will have to close.

East Lothian is the first local authority in Scotland to receive re-accreditation at gold standard for its work with council tenants.