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News published August 2020

• School catering update

  Our fantastic school catering teams are currently providing delicious packed lunches for children and young people in East Lothian.

  Published 31st August 2020.

• Enjoying East Lothian safely and responsibly

  Are you looking forward to spending time in East Lothian’s wonderful areas of open space, coast and countryside?

  Published 28th August 2020.

• Update on A68 closure at Fala

  As road operator BEAR Scotland continues repairs to the A68 at Fala, we’ve been monitoring the impact of its closure on local roads.

  Published 27th August 2020.

• Face coverings in secondary schools from 31 August 2020

  Head of Education and Children's Services Lesley Brown is writing to families of young people attending East Lothian's secondary schools regarding the use of face coverings in school from 31 August.

  Published 27th August 2020.

• John Muir’s Birthplace Wins 2020 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for Attractions

  John Muir’s Birthplace has announced it has been recognized as a 2020 Travellers’ Choice award-winner for attractions.

  Published 26th August 2020.

• Preston Tower Primary School

  Parents and carers of children at Preston Tower Primary School, Prestonpans, are this morning being advised in a letter from NHS Lothian that a pupil from the school has tested positive for COVID-19.

  Published 26th August 2020.

• COVID-19 pandemic impact on East Lothian community

  The COVID-19 pandemic has had an ‘unprecedented’ impact on the East Lothian community – but plans for recovery are well underway

  Published 25th August 2020.

• School counselling contract awarded

  East Lothian Council has awarded Midlothian Young Peoples Advice Service (MYPAS) a three-year contract to deliver a school counselling services for 10-18 year olds who live in East Lothian.

  Published 25th August 2020.

• Mid and East Lothian Drug and Alcohol Partnership launches new website

  Go-to site for help and advice on drug and alcohol issues for people in East Lothian

  Published 25th August 2020.

• New energy collaboration to tackle fuel poverty in East Lothian

  East Lothian Council has launched East Lothian Energy in association with People's Energy. This initiative offers a special variable and fixed tariff discount, exclusively for residents.

  Published 20th August 2020.

• More articles August 2020