Information and guidance on East Lothian Council office closures for Easter Public Holiday 2025
All area offices will be closed on Friday 18 April to Monday 21 April inclusive.
Registration of births, deaths and marriages
East Lothian Registrar’s Office will be closed on Friday 18 and Monday 21 April.
For emergencies call 01875 612818.
Social work emergencies
In cases of Social Work emergencies contact Emergency Social Care Services on 01875 824309.
Housing emergencies
- Housing Repair Emergencies only – 01875 612818
- Homeless Hotline – FREEPHONE 0800 169 1611
Scottish Welfare Fund
The Financial Support Team will be closed from 5pm on Thursday 17 April until 9am on Tuesday 22 April.
Scottish Welfare Fund applications can be made online 24/7 at www.eastlothian.gov.uk/scottishwelfarefund during the closure and will be dealt with as soon as possible on the teams return.
If you’re struggling with cost of living increases and need help, check out our leaflet ‘Helping with the cost of living crisis’ at www.eastlothian.gov.uk/cost-of-living-support
Road services / Transportation
Please contact 01875 612818 for all Road and Transportation emergencies.
Brunton Theatre
Please check the website www.thebrunton.co.uk
Libraries
All Libraries will be closed on Friday 18, Saturday 19 and Monday 21 April.
Museums
Please check the website www.eastlothian.gov.uk/museums
Community centres
Please check the website www.eastlothian.gov.uk/community-centres
Waste services
Please check with individual Recycling Centre on the website Bins and recycling | East Lothian Council
Public toilets
Please check the website https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/toilets
Report a problem, apply for a service or make a payment online at www.eastlothian.gov.uk