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News published December 2021

• Recycling collections update

  Unfortunately recycling will not be collected on Friday, 31 December from some parts of Musselburgh,  Inveresk, Wallyford and the rural area surrounding Humbie.

  Published 31st December 2021.

• Vaccination programme in East Lothian gets major boost

  The number of vaccination appointments in East Lothian is set to more than double when two clinics are merged into one bigger, busier hub.

  Published 24th December 2021.

• Tenant Grant Fund to help with COVID-related rent arrears

  East Lothian residents living in rented accommodation can now apply to East Lothian Council for financial help if they’ve fallen behind in their rent payments because of COVID-19.

  Published 23rd December 2021.

• Meet John! Aberlady Bay Local Nature Reserve Warden

  Learn about John and his role as a Nature Reserve Warden.

  Published 23rd December 2021.

• Christmas and New Year holiday arrangements

  Key information about office closures and contact details during the festive period.

  Published 22nd December 2021.

• Unprecedented staff shortages in the care sector impact care-at-home services in East Lothian

  We are dealing with an unprecedented situation which is affecting the whole of Scotland and the UK.

  Published 21st December 2021.

• New measures to tackle COVID-19

  The Scottish Government has announced additional steps to slow spread of the dominant Omicron variant of COVID-19.

  Published 21st December 2021.

• COVID-19 booster vaccinations

  To protect yourself and others, please get your COVID-19 booster vaccination.

  Published 21st December 2021.

• Plans in place for public buildings amid COVID-19 concerns

  Contingency plans for the safe operation of public buildings from January have been developed as a result of rising COVID-19 infection levels and concerns regarding the Omicron variant.

  Published 20th December 2021.

• Protect yourself and others against COVID-19

  Guidance focused on stemming the flow of transmission, keeping businesses and services open, and protecting health services. 

  Published 17th December 2021.

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