Sport and leisure news

Planning Committee approves change to floodlighting at Dunbar tennis courts

East Lothian’s Planning Committee met on Tuesday 6 February and discussed one application relating to Winterfield tennis courts, Dunbar.

Published 6th February 2024.

Updated play area opens in Aberlady

Newly refurbished play area already proving to be a hit!

Published 12th October 2023.

Local park tennis courts in Athelstaneford renovated thanks to LTA partnership

Funding for local tennis courts improvements

Published 1st June 2023.

New Play Area opens in Lewisvale Park

New play equipment for older children and teenagers ready to enjoy

Published 25th May 2023.

Benedetti Foundation return to county for strings session

A recent string session was delivered by The Benedetti Foundation at Meadowmill Sports Centre

Published 22nd May 2023.

Preferred locations for pump tracks announced

Detailed designs to be developed ahead of planning applications

Published 18th October 2022.

Pump Track consultation opens

East Lothian Council is gathering views on potential locations for new pump tracks in three of the county’s towns.

Published 30th June 2022.

New Play Area opens in Wallyford

Situated near Wallyford Primary the new play area is proving to be a popular attraction

Published 10th March 2022.

Meet Jason

There are few people who understand the commitment and sacrifices it takes to reach the top tiers of sporting life.

Published 2nd March 2022.

Gullane - Drem path funding award

Consultant to be engaged to examine design options and identify a possible solution for creation of a new cycle path to the north of Drem village

Published 21st January 2022.

Tour of Britain returns to East Lothian

Some of the world’s best professional cyclists are expected in East Lothian as the penultimate stage of the Tour of Britain passes through the county on 11 September.

Published 21st July 2021.

Champion boxer, Josh Taylor, to receive the Freedom of East Lothian

Full Council agrees to bestow honour on local champion

Published 22nd June 2021.

Get into Summer East Lothian!

Sports, pop-play events and free swims… it’s officially time to ‘Get into Summer’ in East Lothian!

Published 15th June 2021.

Work required before Musselburgh and North Berwick swimming pools can re-open

Unfortunately it will not be possible to re-open the swimming pools at Musselburgh and North Berwick Sports Centres on Monday 26 April as initially hoped.

Published 21st April 2021.

Public access at Renaissance Golf Club temporarily suspended

Access suspended for Ladies Scottish Open tournament

Published 7th August 2020.

Safer spaces for cycling and walking

Proposals to support travel for work, school or leisure

Published 7th August 2020.

Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open tees off this week

The Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open heads to The Renaissance Club on August 8-11 and spectators are being encouraged to use public transport where possible.

Published 6th August 2019.

ASI Ladies Scottish Open set for bumper weekend of entertainment

The Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open has announced two themed days for the weekend to add to the fun at The Renaissance Club from 8-11 August.

Published 24th July 2019.

Update on refurbishment of Aubigny Sport Centre swimming pool

A refurbishment of the swimming pool at Haddington’s Aubigny Sport Centre has been progressing in recent weeks.

Published 12th June 2019.

Access to golf course at Renaissance to be suspended

East Lothian Council's Cabinet has agreed to a request to temporarily suspend public access to the Renaissance Golf Club during two major tournaments in July and August.

Published 14th May 2019.

Work restarting on Foresters Park improvements

Improvement work for Foresters Park, Tranent

Published 3rd May 2019.