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News published February 2021

• Report to Council sets out progress on options for Cockenzie Power Station site and surrounds

  Councillors will discuss the report at their meeting on Tuesday 23 February.

  Published 16th February 2021.

• Head Teacher recruitment campaigns launch

  Recruitment campaigns are underway to find Head Teachers for three East Lothian schools.

  Published 16th February 2021.

• Advice to tenants & homeowners during severe weather

  As the forecast is for very low temperatures over the next few days, here are a few tips for around the home - which we hope you won't need!

  Published 10th February 2021.

• Action to tackle public health concerns around feral pigeons

  Safe removal of pigeons to tackle severe public health risks

  Published 5th February 2021.

• New support for volunteering in East Lothian

  East Lothian Council and Volunteer Centre East Lothian (VCEL) have announced a new initiative to support volunteering and assist the people and communities of East Lothian.

  Published 5th February 2021.

• #keepthepromise in East Lothian

  Today marks one year since the publication of The Promise – the outcome of Scotland’s Independent Care Review.

  Published 5th February 2021.

• Meetings focus on mental health support

  The Scottish Government's Minister for Mental Health attended two virtual meetings this week to learn more about East Lothian's commitment to mental health and wellbeing support.

  Published 2nd February 2021.

• Meet Frances!

  Meet Frances who works as an Information Officer at East Lothian Council.

  Published 2nd February 2021.

• Discretionary grant fund for businesses now open

  If your business has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic but you have not been eligible for any government support grants so far, you may be able to apply for a one-off discretionary grant of £2k.

  Published 1st February 2021.

• New East Lothian Covid Vaccination Centre

  Good progress with vaccination roll-out in East Lothian

  Published 1st February 2021.

• More articles February 2021