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News published April 2024

• Ten year economy strategy for East Lothian approved

  Partnership working will be key to building East Lothian’s economy over the next 10 years, councillors heard at a full meeting of East Lothian Council this week.

  Published 25th April 2024.

• Plans for Ross High School dining hall works approved

  The technical solution to permanently address issues associated with Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in the roof of the dining hall at Ross High School, Tranent, has been agreed.

  Published 24th April 2024.

• Have your say: Poverty Plan consultation launched

  Members of the public are invited to have their say on East Lothian Partnership’s plans for tackling poverty in the county.

  Published 24th April 2024.

• Climate Change Strategy annual update presented to councillors

  A new report sets out progress in delivering on the actions and commitments in East Lothian Council’s Climate Change Strategy 2020-2025.

  Published 23rd April 2024.

• Report highlights quality of outdoor play opportunities

  East Lothian has an excellent number of outdoor play opportunities for children, a new report highlights.

  Published 23rd April 2024.

• Future travel in East Lothian

  East Lothian Council’s Road Services Team secured over £2.5m in external funding last year to support walking, cycling, electric vehicle infrastructure, and associated promotional activities.

  Published 17th April 2024.

• Dunbar photography exhibition celebrates 10 years of the John Muir Way

  Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the John Muir Way, a coast-to-coast walking and cycling route in southern Scotland, John Muir’s Birthplace in Dunbar is presenting an exhibition of nature photography by Sharon McMenemy-Khan.

  Published 17th April 2024.

• East Lothian Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub

  A new hub is available for people in East Lothian to access information, advice and practical support about mental health and wellbeing at East Lothian Community Hospital.

  Published 16th April 2024.

• Celebrating Tyne & Esk community benefits

  East Lothian and Midlothian projects have benefited from more than £400k in funding from the Tyne & Esk Community Led Local Development Programme over the past two years. Some of the groups got together recently to celebrate their success and to help shape the future of the grant fund.

  Published 10th April 2024.

• Weather and flood updates

  Weather and flood updates for week commencing 8 April 2024.

  Published 8th April 2024.

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