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.
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.
Advice Consortium annual report highlights increased demand The East Lothian Advice Consortium (ELAC) Annual Report 2022-23 shows an increase of people seeking financial advice Published 14th July 2023.
Transition Event for Primary 7 Pupils Held at Meadowmill Sports Centre An event was held at Meadow Mills Sports Centre to help Primary 7 pupils with their move secondary school. Published 4th July 2023.
Corporate Parenting Plan agreed to support care experienced young people A new Corporate Parenting Plan, setting out improvements for looked after and care experienced people, has been approved at a meeting of East Lothian Council’s Cabinet. Published 14th September 2021.
Cabinet agrees to kinship care allowance extension Allowances will be paid to some kinship carers beyond the young person’s 16th birthday, East Lothian Council’s Cabinet agreed today. Published 14th September 2021.
Adoption information events We are holding two virtual information events for people are interested in adopting a child. Published 6th November 2020.
Views sought on Children's Plan priorities The Children’s Strategic Partnership is consulting on its priorities for supporting children, young people and families in East Lothian as part of its work to develop a new service plan for 20-23. Published 17th July 2020.
Message to children, young people, parents and carers As the Summer term begins on Tuesday and with schools remaining closed, East Lothian Council is maintaining a sharp focus on meeting the needs of children and young people. Published 20th April 2020.
Celebrating Duke of Edinburgh’s Award success This year, we've seen a 31% increase in the number of DofE Awards completed in East Lothian Published 9th July 2019.
Learn to spot the signs of financial harm Is your money safe? East Lothian and Midlothian Public Protection Committee tackles Financial Harm. Published 11th February 2019.
