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Prestonpans Civic Square Project wins national award

Following its success in the Scottish Design Awards 2023, Prestonpans Civic Square project has now scooped a national award from the Civic Trust.

Published 11th April 2025.

Posted in Connected communities news.

Unpaid carer support guaranteed in East Lothian for next 6 years

Following a competitive tendering process, Carers of East Lothian have been awarded a contract to provide an advice, information and support service for unpaid carers living in East Lothian.

Published 11th April 2025.

Posted in Social care and health news.

Road closure agreed for Elphinstone Main Street

Elphinstone Main Street is due to close from 14 April for five days to allow developer Bellway to carry out essential ground and utility investigations in the village.

Published 9th April 2025.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

Newly improved play area to open at Memorial Park in Gullane

An enhanced play area will open tomorrow (Saturday, 5 April) in Gullane’s Memorial Park.

Published 4th April 2025.

Posted in Sport and leisure news.

Crossing guide retires after 38 years

It's the end of an era in Musselburgh today as crossing patrol guide Maggie Watt hangs up her 'lollipop' after an incredible 38 years in the role!

Published 4th April 2025.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

Dancing in the Community Hospital Halls!

The in-patients at East Lothian Community Hospital have been enjoying weekly gentle dance and movement classes, thanks to the team at Dance Base, in partnership with NHS Lothian Charity: Tonic Arts.

Published 3rd April 2025.

Posted in Social care and health news.

Planning Committee approves holiday lodges at Whitekirk Hill

East Lothian Planning Committee met on Tuesday 1 April and discussed three applications, including the erection of 22 holiday lodges at Whitekirk Hill, North Berwick.

Published 1st April 2025.

Posted in Planning and building standards news.

Works begin to reduce flooding impact at Ormiston Park Play Area

Works to reduce the impact of flooding at the Ormiston Park Play Area will begin today (Tuesday, 1 April).

Published 1st April 2025.

Posted in Sport and leisure news.

Young people tell John Muir’s story in a new way

A talented group of S2 students from Dunbar Grammar School have been working with East Lothian Council Museums Service to learn new skills and gain experience working in museums and galleries.

Published 31st March 2025.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Dunbar pupils attend launch of renewed play area in Lauderdale Park

Pupils from Dunbar Primary School were the special guests for the official opening of a renewed play area in the town’s Lauderdale Park.

Published 31st March 2025.

Posted in Sport and leisure news.

Ross High violinist crowned Young Musician of the Year

Ross High School violinist Thomas Bull has been named East Lothian Council Young Musician of the Year 2025.

Published 28th March 2025.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Office Closures - Easter weekend 18 April to 21 April

Information and guidance on East Lothian Council office closures for Easter Public Holiday 2025

Published 26th March 2025.

Posted in Your council news.

Traditional Skills Training Fund Opens

Dunbar Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS) is launching a Traditional Skills Bursary scheme, with applications invited from 1 April 2025.

Published 25th March 2025.

Posted in Community planning news.

£42,000 of grant funding will support local carer organisations in 2025

East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership has awarded £42,000 to support local projects benefiting unpaid carers across the region.

Published 21st March 2025.

Posted in Social care and health news.

Road resurfacing works for North Berwick’s High Street and Market Place

Road resurfacing works will be carried out on North Berwick’s High Street and Market Place over the weekend (Saturday and Sunday, 22 and 23 March).

Published 21st March 2025.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

ID Cards introduced to give Young Carers the recognition they deserve

New identity cards are being introduced to help young carers across East Lothian increase their confidence and be recognised for what they do.

Published 19th March 2025.

Posted in Carers news.

East Lothian Council announces ‘zero tolerance’ policy on fly-tipping

East Lothian Council has announced a ‘zero tolerance’ policy on fly-tipping following the introduction of new measures to help catch offenders.

Published 18th March 2025.

Posted in Environmental health news.

Positive signs in foster care recruitment but plea for more carers

Councillors praise amazing East Lothian Council foster carers and appeal for more people to come forward.

Published 18th March 2025.

Posted in Social care and health news.

Scottish Government Minister praises legacy of Tyne & Esk community funding

Funding community groups and small rural businesses helps increase and enhance the services they provide but it has a much wider reach – helping groups make connections with like-minded organisations and creating a lasting legacy.

Published 17th March 2025.

Posted in Connected communities news.

Seasonal Amenity Operative roles with Council are a 'fantastic option'

Glen Bunting has seen his career bloom since accepting a six-month contract with East Lothian Council as a Seasonal Amenity Operative.

Published 17th March 2025.

Posted in Jobs and training news.

Improvement works in Haddington for construction of new footpath

A temporary road closure in Haddington will be put in place as part of the construction of a new footpath.

Published 13th March 2025.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

Young Carers award for Knox Academy

As the nation celebrates Young Carers Action Day today, Knox Academy is proud to be the first school in East Lothian to achieve the We Care; Schools for Young Carers, ‘We Recognise Care Award'.

Published 12th March 2025.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Major milestones reached in new schools' development

The development of two new East Lothian primary schools has taken a major step forward with the appointment of Head Teachers and confirmation of enrolment arrangements for children joining from August

Published 12th March 2025.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

Council to engage with communities on place project

Local communities are to be given the opportunity to have their say on potential new ways in which council buildings could be used to deliver face-to-face services.

Published 12th March 2025.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Road improvements to make Belhaven safer approved by Cabinet

A number of improvements to make Belhaven more accessible and safer for walkers and cyclists were approved at Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting, to be taken forward when funding becomes available.

Published 11th March 2025.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

New timetable for Council supported bus services announced

The new timetable for bus services supported by East Lothian Council will begin operating on Sunday, 6 April following a tender process and extensive public consultation.

Published 11th March 2025.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

Fire in Musselburgh

Emergency services, supported by East Lothian Council, responded to a fire in a storage warehouse at Eskmills Road/Station Road, Musselburgh, in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The fire was subsequently extinguished.

Published 11th March 2025.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Celebrating Scottish Apprenticeship Week - craft apprentices

This week is Scottish Apprenticeship Week and we’re highlighting opportunities across East Lothian Council. Today we spoke to apprentice electrician Alex Kelly from the Council’s Property Maintenance service.

Published 7th March 2025.

Posted in Housing news.

What’s the Story? exhibition at John Gray Centre

We are delighted to announce the opening of a fascinating new exhibition at the John Gray Centre Museum in Haddington, featuring paintings, photographs, drawings and prints held in the Council’s collection.

Published 6th March 2025.

Posted in Arts and entertainment news.