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News published February 2024

• Council considers parking review next steps

  Simplified proposals to improve parking management in North Berwick are to be brought forward in response to public feedback.

  Published 28th February 2024.

• David Binnie, IJB Carers Representative

  David Binnie reappointed as Carer Representative for the IJB.

  Published 28th February 2024.

• BSL: what matters?

  British Sign Language (BSL) users and families are invited to a drop in session to inform the new East Lothian Council BSL plan 2024-2030.

  Published 23rd February 2024.

• Independent Living events for homeowners and private renters

  East Lothian Council housing service and Care and Repair East Lothian are inviting homeowners and private renters to information sessions on accessible housing and living independently.

  Published 22nd February 2024.

• Trumberbone Carnival Street Band perform outside the Scottish Parliament

  The Trumberbone Street Band led by Oi Musica is a targeted project for up to 20 care experienced children and young carers in East Lothian.

  Published 22nd February 2024.

• Council approves 7% rent increase for council tenants

  At a full meeting of East Lothian Council today (Tuesday 20 February) councillors took the decision to approve a seven per increase for council tenants for 2024/25 to maintain services in the wake of a challenging financial position.

  Published 20th February 2024.

• Council budget approved

  East Lothian Council’s spending plans for the year ahead have been approved, with a focus on protecting essential public services as far as possible in an adverse financial climate.

  Published 20th February 2024.

• Forthcoming road works – North Berwick High Street

  Works to install a carriageway raised table at east end of North Berwick High Street scheduled to start early March

  Published 13th February 2024.

• Planning Committee approves change to floodlighting at Dunbar tennis courts

  East Lothian’s Planning Committee met on Tuesday 6 February and discussed one application relating to Winterfield tennis courts, Dunbar.

  Published 6th February 2024.

• Shopfront Improvement Grant Scheme launches in Prestonpans

  A new grant scheme aimed at helping business owners improve their shop frontages in Prestonpans was launched today by East Lothian Council in partnership with Prestonpans Community Council.

  Published 5th February 2024.

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