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News published December 2024

• Renewed play area in Tranent proves popular

  

  A renewed play area offering an exciting and inclusive space for toddlers to teens has proved a popular addition to the community in Tranent.

  Published 20th December 2024.

• Attainment gap closes in schools

  New figures have shown the attainment gap between the most and least deprived learners in East Lothian is closing in the key areas of literacy and numeracy.

  Published 19th December 2024.

• New ELC Haddington business units proving popular

  New tenants are settling into council-developed business units at Haddington Retail Park – bringing a diverse range of new industry to the area.

  Published 18th December 2024.

• Herdmanflat phase one planning application submitted

  Following the granting of planning permission in principle in August 2024, an application for phase one of the redevelopment of the Herdmanflat site has been submitted.

  Published 17th December 2024.

• ‘Topping out’ ceremony takes place at Edinburgh Innovation Hub

  A ‘topping out’ ceremony has taken place to mark the completion of the roof and structure of the Edinburgh Innovation Hub, which will be a nationally significant centre for innovation driven business growth and to create new high value employment.

  Published 13th December 2024.

• Repair work set to begin at Cockenzie Harbour

  Preparatory work is well underway to enable repair work on Cockenzie Harbour to commence on Monday 16 December.

  Published 13th December 2024.

• Tyne Esk Fund highlights achievements

  Since November 2022, the Tyne & Esk Rural Communities Development Fund has awarded more than half a million pounds to 52 local groups and projects – but its value to our communities has been calculated as much more.

  Published 12th December 2024.

• Winter financial support

  The increasing cost of living continues to affect us all, especially when bills go up over the winter and festive season. East Lothian Council wants to make sure that everyone in East Lothian is getting the financial support they’re entitled to.

  Published 11th December 2024.

• Winterfield Golf Club lease terms agreed at council meeting

  The main terms of a new lease agreement with Winterfield Golf Club in Dunbar were agreed at Tuesday’s full meeting of East Lothian Council.

  Published 11th December 2024.

• St Gabriel's primary and nursery to reopen on 16 December

  St Gabriel’s primary school and nursery in Prestonpans will welcome children back to the building on Monday 16 December.

  Published 10th December 2024.

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