Voting rights withdrawn for unelected committee representatives External representatives on East Lothian Council’s Education and Children’s Services Committee will no longer have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.
Commitment and resilience of social care teams praised Social work services in East Lothian continue to provide vital support for local residents in an increasingly challenging landscape, a new report highlights. Published 12th December 2023.
East Lothian IJB seeks to appoint new carer representative An opportunity has arisen for a carer representative to join East Lothian Integration Joint Board (IJB) for a three-year term, with the possibility of a further three-year extension. Published 8th December 2023.
Planning Committee approves energy infrastructure at Skateraw East Lothian Council’s Planning Committee met remotely on Tuesday 5 December and considered one application for planning permission in principle for electricity transmission infrastructure between Skateraw and Branxton. Published 6th December 2023.
Council Fleet Services scoop top award East Lothian Council awarded Local Authority Fleet Operator of the Year Published 6th December 2023.
Shared Lives - making dreams come true Duncan and his carers Anita and James showcase the positive impact, influence and life-affirming change East Lothian's Shared Lives Service has on supported individuals and carers. Published 5th December 2023.
Weather update following heavy rainfall - 5 December, 3am As a result of heavy rainfall, a multi-agency flood group has been meeting during the night to monitor water levels at the River Tyne in Haddington and the Biel Water at West Barns. Published 5th December 2023.
Weather update following heavy rainfall - 4 December, 11.45pm As a result of SEPA confirming rising water levels at the River Tyne in Haddington, sandbags are being deployed in the area close to the Nungate Bridge. Published 4th December 2023.
Gritting of roads and pavements Our winter maintenance teams have been working round the clock over the last week dealing with ice and snow across East Lothian. Published 4th December 2023.
Review of Parliamentary Polling Districts and Polling Places Have your say on availability and accessibility of Polling Places Published 4th December 2023.
