Libraries start re-opening on Bank Holiday Monday Branches start phased re-opening across county Published 30th April 2021.
Council agrees £600k for business support East Lothian Council has agreed to commit funding of £600k to support businesses and boost the economy as we move into the recovery phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. Published 29th April 2021.
New Covid-19 test centre for East Lothian residents ready to open A new Covid-19 testing centre aimed at identifying positive cases among people showing no symptoms of the virus has opened in Musselburgh. Published 29th April 2021.
Update on Council’s COVID-19 response and recovery arrangements A new report sets out the scale of activities in support of East Lothian’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and other ongoing risks. Published 27th April 2021.
More than £36 million in grant funding paid out to East Lothian businesses East Lothian businesses have been supported by more than £36 million in funding from the Business Support Grants scheme, and other funds, administered by East Lothian Council. Published 23rd April 2021.
New COVID-19 test centre to open in Musselburgh A new Covid-19 asymptomatic testing centre aimed at identifying positive cases in communities and breaking chains of transmission is set to be launched in Musselburgh. Published 23rd April 2021.
COVID-19: mobile test units to be deployed for further four weeks 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 23rd April 2021.
New future for town hall as Prestonpans (1745) Heritage Trust takes the reins Prestonpans Town Hall, built by public subscription 126 years ago, is set for a vibrant future as local group, The Battle of Prestonpans (1745) Heritage Trust is taking on a five year lease. Published 22nd April 2021.
Meet Richard! Employee spotlight on Richard, Service Improvement Officer for Children's services. Published 22nd April 2021.
Work required before Musselburgh and North Berwick swimming pools can re-open Unfortunately it will not be possible to re-open the swimming pools at Musselburgh and North Berwick Sports Centres on Monday 26 April as initially hoped. Published 21st April 2021.
