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News published December 2023

• Preston Lodge High School building works

  The Head Teacher of Preston Lodge High School has updated parents, carers and students on building works to address issues associated with Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC).

  Published 21st December 2023.

• New film charter to help put East Lothian on the film & TV map

  From TV murder mysteries and sweeping historical dramas to Hollywood blockbuster movies, East Lothian, with its beautiful scenery and historic buildings, has been used as a backdrop for more than 80 film and TV productions in recent years.

  Published 20th December 2023.

• Helping businesses achieve net zero carbon

  East Lothian Council is taking proactive steps to support local small businesses in their journey towards sustainable practices and carbon management.

  Published 20th December 2023.

• Help for starting a career in childminding

  East Lothian Council and partners are teaming up for the first ever childminder drop-in session for anyone passionate about childcare and eager to be their own boss.

  Published 19th December 2023.

• Provost's Christmas message

  Christmas message from Provost John McMillan.

  Published 19th December 2023.

• More than 100 new council homes completed this year

  East Lothian Council continues to deliver its extensive affordable housing programme. Since spring we have seen a number of completions throughout East Lothian, with 133 houses and flats providing much needed accommodation.

  Published 18th December 2023.

• Dunbar regeneration project skills training

  The Dunbar CARS scheme is now offering funding for local providers of traditional skills training to run courses in 2024/5 and 2025/6.

  Published 15th December 2023.

• Finance update provided at council meeting

  An update on the financial position was detailed at Tuesday's full meeting of East Lothian Council.

  Published 13th December 2023.

• Opening of new East Linton Station

  There was a very historic and special occasion in East Linton on Wednesday with the opening of the village’s new train station.

  Published 13th December 2023.

• Voting rights withdrawn for unelected committee representatives

  External representatives on East Lothian Council’s Education and Children’s Services Committee will no longer have voting rights following a decision made at a council meeting yesterday (12 December).

  Published 13th December 2023.

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