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 September until Monday 16 September 2024. Please visit www.thebrunton.co.uk for more information.
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
Recycling Centres
All of our recycling centres are open as normal. Click here for more information about your local recycling centre.
Report a problem, apply for a service or make a payment online at www.eastlothian.gov.uk