East Lothian Gift Card celebrates going digital with £10 giveaway Following the launch of the digital version of the East Lothian Gift Card in November 2024, the council’s Economic Development Team is thrilled to announce a new giveaway to encourage even more local spending. Published 28th February 2025.
Crookston Care Home secures "Very good" care grading from Care Inspectorate for eighth consecutive time. For the 8th time in a row Crookston Care Home continues to receive top marks across the board with happy residents and staff. Published 26th February 2025.
Presentation of Chief Social Work Officer Annual Report 2023-2024 Chief Social Work Officer Lindsey Byrne informs elected members that the level of need and complexity of the county's most vulnerable citizens has never been higher. Published 25th February 2025.
More funds available for Dunbar traditional building repairs East Lothian Council has announced another round of funding for traditional building repairs as part of the Dunbar Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS). Published 24th February 2025.
Councillor Shamin Akhtar welcomes increase in health and social care budget for 2025-26 Cabinet spokesperson for Health and Social Care, Councillor Shamin Akhtar welcomes the approved £7.5million increase in investment to support the delivery of vital adult social care services. Published 24th February 2025.
Knox Academy, Haddington Update on incident at Knox Academy, Haddington on Friday, 21 February. Published 21st February 2025.
Brunton Hall update East Lothian Council is progressing plans to relocate services from the Brunton Hall, Musselburgh. Published 21st February 2025.
Council takes part in new police sticker campaign to tackle rural crime Vehicles belonging to East Lothian Council are taking part in a new police initiative aimed at tackling rural crime which was launched today. (Thursday, 20 February). Published 20th February 2025.
Council approves 6.5% rent increase for council tenants At a full meeting of East Lothian Council this week, councillors took the decision to approve a 6.5 per cent rent increase for council tenants for 2025/26, to maintain services and increase our modernisation programmes as well as continuing to deliver new build council housing. Published 19th February 2025.
Council budget agreed Elected members have approved East Lothian Council’s budget for 2025/26, with a focus on supporting vulnerable residents and giving children the best start in life. Published 18th February 2025.
