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News published March 2020

• Highlighting essential volunteer work

  Resilient Community groups across East Lothian have been provided with stocks of branded high-visibility vests to raise awareness amongst the public of the important tasks they are carrying out.

  Published 31st March 2020.

• Encouragement for home-based learning

  East Lothian Council’s Chief Operating Officer for Education Lesley Brown has issued some words of encouragement for county families undertaking home-based learning.

  Published 31st March 2020.

• Helping children and young people who feel unsafe

  While being at home is the safest place for most young people to be at this difficult time, we know this is not necessarily the case for everyone.

  Published 30th March 2020.

• Council highlights importance of social distancing

  East Lothian Council is thanking local residents for playing their part in helping to stop the spread of coronavirus.

  Published 30th March 2020.

• Update on Children's Hubs

  Our six Children’s Hubs – providing emergency learning and childcare for key workers – opened on Wednesday, 25 March.

  Published 26th March 2020.

• Supporting our children and young people

  East Lothian Council is continuing to support our children and young people during the national closure of schools.

  Published 24th March 2020.

• Important changes to waste & recycling services

  Recycling centres close but recycling uplifts return to normal.

  Published 24th March 2020.

• East Lothian Council’s Response to Coronavirus

  Statement from Depute Council Leader Councillor Norman Hampshire.

  Published 24th March 2020.

• Coronavirus outbreak – temporary closure of coastal car parks and children’s play areas

  East Lothian’s coastal car parks and children’s play areas are to close temporarily with immediate effect.

  Published 23rd March 2020.

• Emergency Recess Procedures

  COVID-19 Emergency Recess Procedures have been invoked by East Lothian Council.

  Published 23rd March 2020.

• More articles March 2020