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News published April 2023

• Final phase of works at A1 QMU junction

  Works are progressing well at the new A1 junction, providing access to Queen Margaret University and the surrounding area.

  Published 6th April 2023.

• New Discretionary Charges for the Planning Service introduced

  At a meeting of East Lothian Council’s Cabinet last month, new discretionary charges for the Council’s Planning Service were agreed. These came into force on 1st April.

  Published 5th April 2023.

• Council’s Telecare Service achieves gold award

  Independent evaluation of telecare service rates East Lothian as providing 'gold' standard

  Published 5th April 2023.

• Young musician of the year named

  Knox Academy pupil Ben Gentil was named East Lothian Young Musician of the Year at the 2023 competition of the same name.

  Published 4th April 2023.

• Supportive Structured Deferred Sentences now offered in East Lothian

  Thanks to enhanced training and development, the East Lothian Justice Social Work Team are able to offer Structured Deferred Sentences to individuals post-conviction and prior to final sentencing.

  Published 3rd April 2023.

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