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News published October 2024

• Decision to permanently close Macmerry Recycling Centre

  A proposal to permanently close Macmerry Recycling Centre has been approved at Tuesday's full meeting of East Lothian Council.

  Published 29th October 2024.

• Council agrees to draw up plans for potential visitor levy in East Lothian

  In the future, visitors to East Lothian could be charged a small fee as part of their accommodation costs, which would be used to invest in facilities and services used by visitors, as East Lothian Council today agreed to draw up plans for a potential Visitor Levy Scheme.

  Published 29th October 2024.

• Council meets to consider Brunton Hall future

  Elected members considered the future of the Brunton Hall in Musselburgh at today's meeting of East Lothian Council.

  Published 29th October 2024.

• Plans underway for housing at former Wallyford Primary School site

  East Lothian Council has lodged a Pre-Application Notice (PAN) for the masterplan to redevelop the former Wallyford Primary School. As part of the planning process, a three-month public consultation will be carried out.

  Published 28th October 2024.

• Macmerry Recycling Centre

  A proposal to permanently close Macmerry Recycling Centre will be considered by elected members at the full meeting of East Lothian Council on Tuesday, 29 October.

  Published 23rd October 2024.

• Fireworks sales: what the law says and how to keep safe

  As we approach bonfire season, make sure you know the law relating to fireworks.

  Published 22nd October 2024.

• Brunton Hall update

  A report regarding the condition of the Brunton Hall in Musselburgh will be presented to elected members at the full meeting of East Lothian Council on Tuesday, 29 October.

  Published 22nd October 2024.

• Work to start on new play area at Lauderdale Park, Dunbar

  Construction work to renew and improve the play area in Lauderdale Park, Dunbar is due to start on Tuesday 22 October. The play area will be cordoned off but access to the rest of the park will be unaffected.

  Published 21st October 2024.

• Community Alarm Scam Alert

  Community alarm system scam alert! Please ask family, friends and neighbours to stay vigilant.

  Published 16th October 2024.

• Call for people across East Lothian to Rethink Dementia

  East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership is backing the Scottish Government and COSLA’s campaign to challenge the stigma surrounding dementia.

  Published 16th October 2024.

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