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News published January 2023

• Strong future for construction industry

  East Lothian’s newest school has welcomed its first students – eight months before the building is due to open.

  Published 31st January 2023.

• Scheme to bring new life to Dunbar Conservation Area

  The Dunbar Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS) launched this week, with over £1million of funding to improve the historic town centre.

  Published 27th January 2023.

• Pupils perform with British Army Music

  East Lothian Council Instrumental Music Service recently enjoyed a week long residency with the Countess of Wessex’s String Orchestra (CWSO).

  Published 25th January 2023.

• Progress at Wallyford Learning Campus

  Wallyford Learning Campus is due to open to staff and S1-S3 learners in August 2023 with community spaces opening shortly thereafter. 

  Published 25th January 2023.

• Primary 1 deferrals for academic year 2023/24

  Families can now apply to defer their child’s entry to primary one for the academic year 2023/2024. Applications must be completed by close of business on 10 February 2023.

  Published 19th January 2023.

• Council welcomes Levelling Up Fund announcement

  The regeneration of the former Cockenzie Power Station site has received a significant boost with news that East Lothian Council’s bid for £11.3 million of UK Government’s Levelling Up funding has been successful.

  Published 19th January 2023.

• Financial update provided to Cabinet with budget decisions ahead

  East Lothian Council faces an estimated funding gap in excess of £14.4 million in 2023-24, with projections this will rise to more than £45.5 million deficit in the next five years.

  Published 17th January 2023.

• New Traffic Orders approved to stop overnight parking at coastal car park

  Approval for 18 month experimental trial to stop overnight parking at number of local coastal car parks

  Published 17th January 2023.

• East Lothian Water Safety Policy approved

  New Water Safety Policy for East Lothian covers both coastal and inland water courses

  Published 17th January 2023.

• Decisions taken regarding the future of Musselburgh's Eskgreen Care Home

  Following a visit from the Care Inspectorate, and a paper highlighting extensive refurbishment works required at Eskgreen Care Home, elected members were faced with making a difficult decision.

  Published 16th January 2023.

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