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News published December 2020

• Police and Council highlight importance of following Level 4 restrictions

  The Depute Leader of East Lothian Council and Police Scotland's Local Area Commander have highlighted the importance of everyone taking personal responsibility to help curb the spread of COVID-19.

  Published 27th December 2020.

• East Lothian businesses encouraged to apply for closure grants

  As East Lothian, along with the rest of mainland Scotland, moves into Government Protection Level Four from Boxing Day, most businesses except essential retailers will have to close.

  Published 23rd December 2020.

• Awards and recognition at Tenants Panel ‘Sparkle Awards’

  Council colleagues were delighted to be part of this year’s East Lothian Tenants and Residents Panel (ELTRP) awards ceremony which, of course, had to be done a little differently.

  Published 23rd December 2020.

• Meet Angus Campbell, Head Operator plant nursery

  Meet Angus!

  Published 23rd December 2020.

• p1 enrolment arrangements

  Arrangements to enrol children in primary 1 for 2021/22 are underway with a new process in place due to Covid-19 restrictions. 

  Published 23rd December 2020.

• Construction Supplier Framework: online event

  An online event is being held on 13 January 2021 to help construction suppliers find out how to become involved in the council's Construction Framework, worth £18m over the four year period,

  Published 23rd December 2020.

• Letter on return of schools: January 2021

  Executive Director for Education and Children's Services, Lesley Brown, is today writing to families regarding arrangements for the return to school in January 2021.

  Published 22nd December 2020.

• East Lothian Gift Card sales more than double

  There’s no doubt that 2020 has been a difficult year for businesses but one piece of good news is the East Lothian Gift Card has been selling fast.

  Published 22nd December 2020.

• Council Receives Scrutiny Gold Reaccreditation

  East Lothian is the first local authority in Scotland to receive re-accreditation at gold standard for its work with council tenants.

  Published 21st December 2020.

• Information for parents and carers - Sunday, 20 December

  Following public health advice, the Scottish Government advises schools should remain OPEN until the end of term.

  Published 20th December 2020.

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