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News published August 2024

• Josh Taylor awarded Freedom of East Lothian

  World Boxing Champion Josh Taylor has been presented with the Freedom of East Lothian at a civic reception this evening (Thursday 29 August).

  Published 29th August 2024.

• Council actions to tackle nature emergency

  East Lothian Councillors have heard about the actions being taken to protect and enhance biodiversity and restore natural habitats following the declaration of a Nature Emergency in the county last year.

  Published 27th August 2024.

• mygovscot myaccount hits 2.5million users milestone

  A platform which provides easy access to public services online in Scotland is now being used by 2.5 million people across the country, including 52,000 people in the East Lothian Council area.  

  Published 27th August 2024.

• East Lothian Partnership Poverty Plan approved

  East Lothian Partnership’s plan to tackle poverty across the county over the next four years was approved at a full Council meeting today (27 August 2024).

  Published 27th August 2024.

• North Berwick parking proposals available to review

  Simplified proposals to improve the management of parking in North Berwick have been published, with members of the community being given the opportunity to comment.

  Published 22nd August 2024.

• Planning Committee decisions

  East Lothian Planning Committee met on Tuesday, 20 August and considered five planning applications, including redevelopment of the former Herdmanflat Hospital site in Haddington.

  Published 21st August 2024.

• High tides and storm surge expected in days ahead

  With high tides and a storm surge expected in the days ahead, flood barriers are being placed on New Street in Musselburgh as a precautionary measure.

  Published 21st August 2024.

• Official 2023 East Lothian drug related death statistics are released

  A total of 20 drug related deaths were recorded in East Lothian in 2023.

  Published 20th August 2024.

• Further opportunity to register for garden waste service

  Residents are being reminded that there will be an additional opportunity between 26 August and 6 September to register for a permit to receive garden waste collections.

  Published 19th August 2024.

• Feedback being sought on potential Belhaven improvements

  People are being given the opportunity to have their say on potential improvements to junctions, pavements and active travel access in Belhaven.

  Published 19th August 2024.

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