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News published May 2024

• Beaches recognised for environmental excellence

  Eight East Lothian beaches are amongst those to be recognised this year by environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful with a Scotland’s Beach Award.

  Published 31st May 2024.

• Key information for electorate ahead of General Election

  Ahead of the General Election on 4 July, voters in East Lothian are being reminded of key information and changes which they need to be aware of before polling day.

  Published 30th May 2024.

• £2.6m funding awarded to local groups

  Voluntary and third sector groups, Community Councils and Area Partnerships across East Lothian have been awarded over £2.6m to support their work within communities.

  Published 30th May 2024.

• Pop-up shop to open for Dunbar Civic Week

  A pop-up shop hosting talks, workshops and activities about Dunbar and its high street is coming to the town as part of Civic Week 2024.

  Published 28th May 2024.

• Work continues after heavy rainfall impacts River Esk

  Work is ongoing to assess damage to infrastructure and clear significant amounts of debris in Musselburgh resulting from a ‘one-in-thirty year’ flood event last week.

  Published 28th May 2024.

• Great progress on Craighall and Blindwells primary schools

  The size and scale of two new East Lothian primary schools has become clear with the installation of the steel frames which will form the basis of the buildings.

  Published 27th May 2024.

• Funding for community project development re-opened           

  The council has relaunched the successful UKSPF Regeneration Project Development Fund for 24/25, to continue support for the early stages of project development for community groups and organisations.

  Published 24th May 2024.

• Businesses achieve national accreditation

  A number of East Lothian self-storage businesses have received a big tick from the local Trading Standards team to give their customers confidence and deter criminals from using their facilities.

  Published 24th May 2024.

• Weather update

  Multi-agency flood response group monitors wet weather impacts.

  Published 24th May 2024.

• Weather update

  Further meeting of multi-agency flood response group held.

  Published 23rd May 2024.

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