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News published December 2019

• Repair works - A198 dual carriageway approaching Longniddry

  East Lothian Council is planning to carry out carriageway repair works on the eastbound side of the A198 dual carriageway approaching Longniddry.

  Published 24th December 2019.

• Launch of new public transport app

  Thistle Assistance has officially launched its brand-new look with a newly-designed card, app and website to help make travelling by public transport more comfortable and accessible.

  Published 24th December 2019.

• Museum highlights - January

  All our museums have FREE ADMISSION and lots of drop-in crafts and activities that are perfect if you are looking for something to do at the weekend.

  Published 23rd December 2019.

• East Lothian’s first Circular Economy Challenge

  P4-P7 pupils in the Ross High School cluster have completed a six week programme designed to introduce pupils to the benefits and principles of the Circular Economy.

  Published 23rd December 2019.

• Belhaven Bay - potential water quality issue

  East Lothian Council has been made aware of a potential water quality issue at Belhaven Bay and has been working with partners.

  Published 20th December 2019.

• Whirlpool product recall

  Whirlpool has issued a recall for over 500,000 washing machines.

  Published 18th December 2019.

• Planning decision on equipment testing facility, Cockenzie

  East Lothian Council’s planning committee today (18 December) refused an application from space technologies company Skyrora Limited.

  Published 18th December 2019.

• Preferred candidate for Chief Executive announced

  Monica Patterson has been named preferred candidate for the role of East Lothian Council’s new Chief Executive.

  Published 17th December 2019.

• Naming East Lothian’s new town

  Blindwells has been approved as the name of East Lothian’s new settlement.

  Published 17th December 2019.

• Winner winner festive dinner!

  If you’re getting ready to prepare a festive feast for your family, spare a thought for East Lothian’s school catering staff who will serve over 8000 Christmas lunches this year. 

  Published 17th December 2019.

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