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News published October 2024

• Partnership was key to completing work at North Berwick Harbour

  Partnership working between East Lothian Council, Marine Scotland, RHDHV, Southbay, East Coast Masonry, the North Berwick Harbour Trust and members of the public was key to funding and completing the work at storm-damaged North Berwick Harbour wall.

  Published 14th October 2024.

• Saltire flag to fly at half mast

  The saltire flag will fly at half mast at East Lothian Council’s John Muir House office in Haddington following the death of former First Minister, Alex Salmond.

  Published 13th October 2024.

• Celebrating Success, East Lothian’s Niki Stewart wins NHS Lothian Lynn Jackson Nurse of the Year Award

  East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership couldn’t be prouder of its very own Niki Stewart for her incredible personal achievements and unwavering dedication to caring for her patients.

  Published 11th October 2024.

• Works progressing at former Cockenzie power station site

  Planning consent for groundworks on the site of Cockenzie power station was granted in June this year and works are now progressing to prepare the site for future development.

  Published 11th October 2024.

• Road closure extension at Elphinstone

  East Lothian Council has agreed to extend a road closure in Elphinstone until 2 November 2024 to allow drainage works to be completed on behalf of Bellway Homes for their development in the village.  

  Published 9th October 2024.

• North Berwick High Street to be resurfaced

  Resurfacing works are due to be undertaken on North Berwick’s High Street, Westgate and Church Street over seven days from 21 October excluding the weekend period.

  Published 8th October 2024.

• Latest designs shared for key Musselburgh Active Toun routes

  People are being invited to provide feedback on updated proposals to promote safe active travel in Musselburgh.

  Published 7th October 2024.

• Specialist personal trainer wins Young Entrepreneur Award

  A personal trainer from Tranent has scooped the East Lothian Investments Ltd Young Entrepreneur Award. 24-year-old Sam Stevenson of SS Coaching won the £1500 prize, which he says has moved his new business on six months faster than planned.

  Published 3rd October 2024.

• Planning Committee approves skate park at Hallhill, Dunbar

  East Lothian Planning Committee met on Tuesday 1 October and approved an application for a skate park and pump track at Hallhill, Dunbar.

  Published 2nd October 2024.

• EV charging trial launched

  Residents without driveways are being offered the opportunity to participate in a trial aimed at piloting a safe method of charging their electric vehicle from home.

  Published 2nd October 2024.

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