Keyworkers information 22 March People who identify as keyworkers with children who will need learning and childcare are being encouraged to submit information to the council. Published 22nd March 2020.
Business support during Coronavirus crisis Scottish Government support for businesses has been announced with further details to follow. In the meantime, East Lothian Council is offering a package of support to local businesses to help them through the Coronavirus crisis. Published 20th March 2020.
Supporting our children and young people 20 March An update from Lesley Brown, Chief Operating Officer (Education) Published 20th March 2020.
Financial support for East Lothian businesses Interest-free business interruption loans are being offered by East Lothian Investments Ltd in a bid to help keep East Lothian employers afloat during the current Coronavirus crisis. Published 19th March 2020.
School closures: letter to parents/carers 18 March Letter from Lesley Brown, Chief Operating Officer for Education, to parents and carers in East Lothian following the First Minister's announcement 18 March 2020. Published 18th March 2020.
Depute Council Leader statement on Coronavirus Depute Council Leader Norman Hampshire has issued a message to communities across East Lothian regarding work the council and its partners is carrying out in the current Coronavirus/COVID-19 situation Published 18th March 2020.
Coronavirus: message for community groups 18 March Please find below a statement sent on behalf of Alison Macdonald and Sharon Saunders: Published 18th March 2020.
John Muir Birthplace celebrates 200,000th visitor! John Muir Birthplace celebrates visitor milestone Published 10th March 2020.
Planning committee grants permission in principle for holiday lodges at Whitekirk East Lothian Council’s Planning Committee has granted planning permission in principle for a holiday lodge development at Whitekirk Golf Club. Published 10th March 2020.
