Scottish Government Minister praises legacy of Tyne & Esk community funding Funding community groups and small rural businesses helps increase and enhance the services they provide but it has a much wider reach – helping groups make connections with like-minded organisations and creating a lasting legacy. Published 17th March 2025.
Seasonal Amenity Operative roles with Council are a 'fantastic option' Glen Bunting has seen his career bloom since accepting a six-month contract with East Lothian Council as a Seasonal Amenity Operative. Published 17th March 2025.
Improvement works in Haddington for construction of new footpath A temporary road closure in Haddington will be put in place as part of the construction of a new footpath. Published 13th March 2025.
Young Carers award for Knox Academy As the nation celebrates Young Carers Action Day today, Knox Academy is proud to be the first school in East Lothian to achieve the We Care; Schools for Young Carers, ‘We Recognise Care Award'. Published 12th March 2025.
Major milestones reached in new schools' development The development of two new East Lothian primary schools has taken a major step forward with the appointment of Head Teachers and confirmation of enrolment arrangements for children joining from August Published 12th March 2025.
Council to engage with communities on place project Local communities are to be given the opportunity to have their say on potential new ways in which council buildings could be used to deliver face-to-face services. Published 12th March 2025.
Road improvements to make Belhaven safer approved by Cabinet A number of improvements to make Belhaven more accessible and safer for walkers and cyclists were approved at Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting, to be taken forward when funding becomes available. Published 11th March 2025.
New timetable for Council supported bus services announced The new timetable for bus services supported by East Lothian Council will begin operating on Sunday, 6 April following a tender process and extensive public consultation. Published 11th March 2025.
Fire in Musselburgh Emergency services, supported by East Lothian Council, responded to a fire in a storage warehouse at Eskmills Road/Station Road, Musselburgh, in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The fire was subsequently extinguished. Published 11th March 2025.
Celebrating Scottish Apprenticeship Week - craft apprentices This week is Scottish Apprenticeship Week and we’re highlighting opportunities across East Lothian Council. Today we spoke to apprentice electrician Alex Kelly from the Council’s Property Maintenance service. Published 7th March 2025.
