Work to start on Memorial Park play area upgrade Work is due to start from Monday 25 November on an upgrade to the play area in Memorial Park, Gullane. Published 20th November 2024.
National call for Carers to ‘recognise your rights!’ Thursday 21 November 2024 is Carers Rights Day, which aims to help carers recognise and understand their rights, as well as the support available to them when they need it. Published 20th November 2024.
Award success for Preston Tower team The project team which led an exciting heritage project at historic Preston Tower, doocot and garden are celebrating. Published 20th November 2024.
East Lothian recycling rates 6th highest in Scotland Figures released by SEPA have shown that East Lothian’s recycling rates are the sixth highest in Scotland. Published 14th November 2024.
East Lothian Council declares Affordable Housing Emergency At a special meeting on Tuesday 12 November, East Lothian Council agreed to declare an Affordable Housing Emergency. Published 12th November 2024.
Meet Kat! As part of Youth Work Week 2024 we speak to Kat about what she's learned from her involvement in the field and the benefits of positive relationships. Published 8th November 2024.
Grant applications invited Applications are now being invited for a fund that supports local community groups, charities and third sector organisations with revenue grant awards. Published 7th November 2024.
Primary 1 enrolment open Families with a child turning five between 1 March 2025 and 28 February 2026 are now able to enrol them in their catchment primary school for primary one starting August 2025. Published 6th November 2024.
East Lothian Council achieves Living Wage accreditation East Lothian Council has achieved Living Wage accreditation to reflect its commitment to fair work and reducing in-work poverty for its own staff and contractors it uses. The announcement came during Living Wage Week 2024. Published 6th November 2024.
Planning Committee approves electricity substation near Dunbar East Lothian Planning Committee met on Tuesday 5 November and granted consent for an SP Energy Networks electricity substation at Branxton, south of Dunbar. Published 5th November 2024.
