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News published May 2020

• Update following First Minister's announcement to reopen schools

  Lesley Brown, Chief Operating Officer for Education, has written to update parents and carers following the First Minister’s announcement regarding plans for the phased reopening of schools.

  Published 22nd May 2020.

• Recycling sites re-open

  Sites to re-open but new guidelines in place to protect service users and staff

  Published 21st May 2020.

• Advice and support available for victims of domestic abuse

  If you are experiencing domestic abuse, get in touch as we can help

  Published 20th May 2020.

• Getting help for someone who’s at risk from harm

  The East Lothian and Midlothian Public Protection Committee is urging everyone to look out for vulnerable people who may be at risk from harm, abuse or neglect.

  Published 20th May 2020.

• Planning committee approves new council homes in Tranent

  East Lothian Council’s Planning Committee met via Skype on Tuesday 19th May 2020 and considered a number of applications, including one for 32 council houses and 28 council flats at Windygoul South, Tranent.

  Published 19th May 2020.

• Mental Health Awareness Week 2020

  #KindnessMatters

  Published 19th May 2020.

• Provost thanks local communities and key workers

  Recognition of strong community spirit and support

  Published 15th May 2020.

• Meet Michelle!

  Michelle and her colleagues in the Contact Centre are the first point of contact for members of the public to get in touch with the council regarding any services.

  Published 15th May 2020.

• Council makes pitch for National Development status

  East Lothian Council presses for new area developments such as Blindwells to be designated by Ministers as National Development.

  Published 14th May 2020.

• Almost £13m in grant funding paid out to East Lothian businesses

  East Lothian Council teams have been working hard to process a large number of business grant applications.

  Published 13th May 2020.

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