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National call for Carers to ‘recognise your rights!’

Thursday 21 November 2024 is Carers Rights Day, which aims to help carers recognise and understand their rights, as well as the support available to them when they need it.

Published 20th November 2024.

Posted in Social care and health news.

Award success for Preston Tower team

The project team which led an exciting heritage project at historic Preston Tower, doocot and garden are celebrating.

Published 20th November 2024.

Posted in Media Centre news.

East Lothian recycling rates 6th highest in Scotland

Figures released by SEPA have shown that East Lothian’s recycling rates are the sixth highest in Scotland.

Published 14th November 2024.

Posted in Bins and recycling news.

East Lothian Council declares Affordable Housing Emergency

At a special meeting on Tuesday 12 November, East Lothian Council agreed to declare an Affordable Housing Emergency.

Published 12th November 2024.

Posted in Housing news.

Meet Kat!

As part of Youth Work Week 2024 we speak to Kat about what she's learned from her involvement in the field and the benefits of positive relationships.

Published 8th November 2024.

Posted in Services and advice for young people news.

Grant applications invited

Applications are now being invited for a fund that supports local community groups, charities and third sector organisations with revenue grant awards.

Published 7th November 2024.

Posted in Your council news.

Primary 1 enrolment open

Families with a child turning five between 1 March 2025 and 28 February 2026 are now able to enrol them in their catchment primary school for primary one starting August 2025.

Published 6th November 2024.

Posted in Schools and learning news.

East Lothian Council achieves Living Wage accreditation

East Lothian Council has achieved Living Wage accreditation to reflect its commitment to fair work and reducing in-work poverty for its own staff and contractors it uses. The announcement came during Living Wage Week 2024.

Published 6th November 2024.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Planning Committee approves electricity substation near Dunbar

East Lothian Planning Committee met on Tuesday 5 November and granted consent for an SP Energy Networks electricity substation at Branxton, south of Dunbar.

Published 5th November 2024.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Meet Mikey!

To mark Youth Work Week 2024, Musselburgh Grammar School pupil Ailsa Rose interviewed youth worker Mikey McKinnon to find out more about his role and why reputation in the community is key to success.

Published 3rd November 2024.

Posted in Services and advice for young people news.

The Big Pick's £1000 payback

Three East Lothian charities benefit from money raised at the Big Pick clothing events organised by the Community Payback Work Team.

Published 1st November 2024.

Posted in Social care and health news.

Decision to permanently close Macmerry Recycling Centre

A proposal to permanently close Macmerry Recycling Centre has been approved at Tuesday's full meeting of East Lothian Council.

Published 29th October 2024.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Council agrees to draw up plans for potential visitor levy in East Lothian

In the future, visitors to East Lothian could be charged a small fee as part of their accommodation costs, which would be used to invest in facilities and services used by visitors, as East Lothian Council today agreed to draw up plans for a potential Visitor Levy Scheme.

Published 29th October 2024.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Council meets to consider Brunton Hall future

Elected members considered the future of the Brunton Hall in Musselburgh at today's meeting of East Lothian Council.

Published 29th October 2024.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Plans underway for housing at former Wallyford Primary School site

East Lothian Council has lodged a Pre-Application Notice (PAN) for the masterplan to redevelop the former Wallyford Primary School. As part of the planning process, a three-month public consultation will be carried out.

Published 28th October 2024.

Posted in Housing news.

Macmerry Recycling Centre

A proposal to permanently close Macmerry Recycling Centre will be considered by elected members at the full meeting of East Lothian Council on Tuesday, 29 October.

Published 23rd October 2024.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Fireworks sales: what the law says and how to keep safe

As we approach bonfire season, make sure you know the law relating to fireworks.

Published 22nd October 2024.

Posted in Environmental health news.

Brunton Hall update

A report regarding the condition of the Brunton Hall in Musselburgh will be presented to elected members at the full meeting of East Lothian Council on Tuesday, 29 October.

Published 22nd October 2024.

Posted in Arts and entertainment news.

Work to start on new play area at Lauderdale Park, Dunbar

Construction work to renew and improve the play area in Lauderdale Park, Dunbar is due to start on Tuesday 22 October. The play area will be cordoned off but access to the rest of the park will be unaffected.

Published 21st October 2024.

Posted in Connected communities news.

Community Alarm Scam Alert

Community alarm system scam alert! Please ask family, friends and neighbours to stay vigilant.

Published 16th October 2024.

Posted in Social care and health news.

Call for people across East Lothian to Rethink Dementia

East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership is backing the Scottish Government and COSLA’s campaign to challenge the stigma surrounding dementia.

Published 16th October 2024.

Posted in Social care and health news.

Partnership was key to completing work at North Berwick Harbour

Partnership working between East Lothian Council, Marine Scotland, RHDHV, Southbay, East Coast Masonry, the North Berwick Harbour Trust and members of the public was key to funding and completing the work at storm-damaged North Berwick Harbour wall.

Published 14th October 2024.

Posted in Connected communities news.

Saltire flag to fly at half mast

The saltire flag will fly at half mast at East Lothian Council’s John Muir House office in Haddington following the death of former First Minister, Alex Salmond.

Published 13th October 2024.

Posted in Your council news.

Celebrating Success, East Lothian’s Niki Stewart wins NHS Lothian Lynn Jackson Nurse of the Year Award

East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership couldn’t be prouder of its very own Niki Stewart for her incredible personal achievements and unwavering dedication to caring for her patients.

Published 11th October 2024.

Posted in Social care and health news.

Works progressing at former Cockenzie power station site

Planning consent for groundworks on the site of Cockenzie power station was granted in June this year and works are now progressing to prepare the site for future development.

Published 11th October 2024.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Road closure extension at Elphinstone

East Lothian Council has agreed to extend a road closure in Elphinstone until 2 November 2024 to allow drainage works to be completed on behalf of Bellway Homes for their development in the village.  

Published 9th October 2024.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

North Berwick High Street to be resurfaced

Resurfacing works are due to be undertaken on North Berwick’s High Street, Westgate and Church Street over seven days from 21 October excluding the weekend period.

Published 8th October 2024.

Posted in Roads and transport news.

Latest designs shared for key Musselburgh Active Toun routes

People are being invited to provide feedback on updated proposals to promote safe active travel in Musselburgh.

Published 7th October 2024.

Posted in Media Centre news.

Specialist personal trainer wins Young Entrepreneur Award

A personal trainer from Tranent has scooped the East Lothian Investments Ltd Young Entrepreneur Award. 24-year-old Sam Stevenson of SS Coaching won the £1500 prize, which he says has moved his new business on six months faster than planned.

Published 3rd October 2024.

Posted in Business news.