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.
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.
