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News published March 2021

• Mobile test units to continue operating in East Lothian

  Mobile testing units are being deployed in East Lothian for a further four weeks in a bid to help identify positive cases of COVID-19 in people who are asymptomatic and break chains of transmission. 

  Published 31st March 2021.

• Preparations in place to manage visitor pressures at popular countryside sites

  Travel restrictions still apply this Easter - Stay Local

  Published 31st March 2021.

• Planning Committee decides on steading redevelopment at Garvald & conversion of Dunbar Assembly Rooms

  East Lothian Council’s Planning Committee met remotely on Tuesday 30th March and considered a number of applications.

  Published 30th March 2021.

• Wimpey Estate – Problem Solving Partnership

  Update on Problem Solving Partnership to tackle antisocial behaviour in Musselburgh

  Published 30th March 2021.

• Haddington Town Centre – Problem Solving Partnership

  Multi-agency approach to tackle antisocial behaviour

  Published 26th March 2021.

• Resolution on public entertainment licensing

  The Council, as Licensing Authority for East Lothian, in terms of Section 9 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982, has adopted an updated resolution regarding public entertainment licensing.

  Published 26th March 2021.

• Changes to bus stops in Musselburgh to help reduce journey times

  Changes in Musselburgh High Street to improve traffic flow

  Published 25th March 2021.

• Launch of myeastlothian

  A new online platform has been launched which will make it easier for East Lothian residents to request a service or make a payment.

  Published 23rd March 2021.

• Appointments to Council Management Team

  Preferred candidates for vacant Head of Service roles at East Lothian Council have been announced.

  Published 23rd March 2021.

• Project team planning enhancements to historic Preston Tower

  Plans for restoration work at historic Preston Tower are taking shape.

  Published 22nd March 2021.

• More articles March 2021