Achievements of advice consortium highlighted in annual report The benefits of a service to provide East Lothian residents with free, impartial advice on issues such as income maximisation and debt have been highlighted in a new report. Published 25th November 2021.
16 days of activism Partners across East Lothian and Midlothian have joined forces to tackle gender-based violence as part of a worldwide campaign. Published 25th November 2021.
Young people elected to Scottish Youth Parliament Young people across East Lothian have been campaigning for votes to become Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs). Published 25th November 2021.
East Lothian Council reaction to draft NPF4 As the Scottish Government has now published its 4th draft National Planning Framework (known as NPF4), Council Leader Norman Hampshire has broadly welcomed the document. Published 17th November 2021.
Regional Prosperity Framework At a full council meeting this week, East Lothian Council ratified the final Regional Prosperity Framework (RPF), covering Edinburgh and South East Scotland. Published 17th November 2021.
Views invited on school buildings Phase two of the council’s Learning Estate Review pre-consultation has opened with a website drawing together detailed information on East Lothian’s existing school buildings. Published 17th November 2021.
Chief Social Work Officer Annual Report for 2020/21 Council meeting hears social work annual report and the provision of social work services in East Lothian Published 16th November 2021.
By-election – Ward 2 Following the sad death of Councillor Willie Innes, it has been confirmed that the law requires a by-election to be held in Ward 2 – Preston/Seton/Gosford. Published 16th November 2021.
Council Leader and Depute appointed Councillor Norman Hampshire has been appointed Leader of East Lothian Council. Published 16th November 2021.
Financial Review noted at full Council Current financial position discussed at full council meeting Published 16th November 2021.
