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News published February 2023

• Council budget and council tax increase for 2023/24 approved

  Protecting essential public services in a challenging financial climate is the priority of East Lothian Council’s budget for 2023/24.

  Published 28th February 2023.

• Council approves rent increase for tenants

  At a full meeting of East Lothian Council today councillors approved a five per cent rent increase for council tenants for 2023/24.

  Published 28th February 2023.

• Rosehill High School named

  The name for East Lothian Council’s newest secondary school has been announced following a consultation amongst future learners, families and staff.

  Published 27th February 2023.

• Budget proposals published

  Protecting essential public services in a challenging financial climate is the priority in East Lothian Council’s proposed budget for 2023/24.

  Published 23rd February 2023.

• Can you provide a safe sanctuary in East Lothian?

  Highlighting the urgent need for host families in East Lothian to support unaccompanied sanctuary seekers.

  Published 23rd February 2023.

• Apply now for Education Maintenance Allowance

  Apply for an Education Maintenance Allowance

  Published 21st February 2023.

• New Chair appointed for EMPPC

  The East Lothian and Midlothian Public Protection Committee has new independent Chair

  Published 21st February 2023.

• School strike update 28 February and 1 March

  Schools are sharing a letter with their parents/ carers from Head of Education Nicola McDowell to advise of the impacts of industrial action on all schools and nurseries 28 February and 1 March 2023

  Published 21st February 2023.

• New app for library users allows you to choose your next book ‘on the move’

  Reserve your next library loan via your smartphone

  Published 17th February 2023.

• Drivers encouraged to charge 'off-peak'

  New off-peak charge tariffs for EVs

  Published 15th February 2023.

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