The following Council offices will be closed on Friday 13 and Monday 16 September 2024:

  • John Muir House (Council Headquarters), Haddington
  • Brunton Hall, Musselburgh
  • All other Area Offices, Libraries (including The John Gray Centre) and Community Centres, will also be closed over this weekend.

Registration of births, deaths and marriages

The Registration service will be closed on Friday 13 and Monday 16 September 2024.

Social work emergencies

In cases of Social Work Emergencies please call 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 on Friday 13 September and Monday 16 September 2024.   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 and Box Office

The Brunton Box Office will be closed on Friday 13 and Monday 16 September 2024 but will be open on Saturday 14th September. Please visit www.thebrunton.co.uk

Museums

The John Gray Centre Museum will close from Friday 13th to Monday 16th September 2024.  Dunbar Town House Museum and Gallery, John Muir’s Birthplace and Prestongrange Museum will remain open.  For more information please visit: https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/museums

 

Report a problem, apply for a service or make a payment online at www.eastlothian.gov.uk

Published: Friday, 6th September 2024