School Name Consultation – Haddington Infant School and King’s Meadow Primary School
Following the consultation that was undertaken in Spring 2018 to close Haddington Infant School and King’s Meadow Primary School and establish a new primary school and its associated catchment...More
East Lothian Council, at its meeting on 29 th May 2018, approved the East Lothian Local Development Plan 2018 (ELLDP 2018) for adoption. The Council has now submitted the ELLDP 2018 to Scottish Ministers stating our intention to adopt the plan for the area. The ELLDP 2018 comprises a...More
East Lothian Council, at its meeting on 29 th May 2018, approved the East Lothian Local Development Plan 2018 (ELLDP 2018) for adoption. The Council has now submitted the ELLDP 2018 to Scottish Ministers stating our intention to adopt the plan for the area. The ELLDP 2018 comprises a development...More
East Lothian Council, at its meeting on 29 th May 2018, approved the East Lothian Local Development Plan 2018 (ELLDP 2018) for adoption. The Council has now submitted the ELLDP 2018 to Scottish Ministers stating our intention to adopt the plan for the area. The ELLDP 2018 comprises a development...More
East Lothian Council, at its meeting on 29 th May 2018, approved the East Lothian Local Development Plan 2018 (ELLDP 2018) for adoption. The Council has now submitted the ELLDP 2018 to Scottish Ministers stating our intention to adopt the plan for the area. The ELLDP 2018 comprises a...More
East Lothian Council is consulting on the following Road Traffic Orders:
East Lothian Council (Various Roads, Dunbar) (20mph Speed Limit) Order 2018
East Lothian Council (Electric Vehicle Parking Places) Order 2017
A copy of the proposed Orders, Schedules and Plans and statement of...More
Gifford Community Council has been involved in discussions with Police Scotland and East Lothian Council to look at traffic calming measures in the village.
A public consultation carried out in 2017 found a high level of support from local residents for physical traffic calming measures....More
The Scottish Government is carrying out a Local Governance Review to consider how powers, responsibilities and resources are shared across national and local spheres of government, and with communities.
As part of the Review, the Scottish Government is inviting people to join a discussion...More
The powers over Welfare Foods have been devolved to Scotland through provisions in the Scotland Act 2016. As part of the Scottish Government’s drive to give children the best start in life, improve health outcomes and tackle inequality, they are seeking views on how best to take forward these...More
Early Learning and Childcare Service Model for 2020: Consultation
Currently all children age three and four years old and some eligible two year olds can access up to 600 hours of funded Early Learning and Childcare per year, with parents/carers able to choose the type of provision they wish...More
We know that Musselburgh will be growing in the future and this study provides the opportunity to consider how this can be done more sustainably, without relying on private cars for journeys. The Masterplan aims to create an accessible network around Musselburgh to suit the needs of everyone...More
A public consultation is being carried out on the safe and planned future of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
The creation of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) in 2013 has been good for Scotland. The Service has continued to improve the safety and wellbeing of communities...More
A draft Local Transport Strategy has been produced by East Lothian Council to cover the period from 2018 to 2024. The draft Strategy reflects the key role of transport and outlines plans for ongoing development taking into account the wider changes in East Lothian as detailed in the Local...More
Resources and People Services (Education) are consulting on the draft school session dates for 2019/2020
If you would like to comment on the draft school session dates please complete the short online survey giving your views on the draft school session dates. More
Haddington and Lammermuir Area Partnership has been working with East Lothian Council and local community partners to identify a suitable location in Haddington for a community shelter.
This has arisen following a request from young people for a place where they could meet to socialise in...More
The draft East Lothian Carers’ Strategy is about making sure that that there is a clear understanding of what being a carer means and that carers get the information, advice and support they need when they need it. It looks at the role that communities, schools, community services, health and...More
In 2017, East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership was asked to develop a strategy for the reprovision of Belhaven and Edington Community Hospitals and Abbey and Eskgreen Care Homes. These facilities provide a range of services including NHS community beds (step down care, palliative...More
Traffic Orders help manage traffic flow, speed limits and where you can park. Here is a list of current East Lothian Traffic Order proposals:
East Lothian Council (B1377, Limekilns, Longniddry) (Stopping Up) Order 2018 - Road
East Lothian Council (A199 Strawberry Corner, Wallyford)...More
The Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 requires all local authorities to prepare a Local Housing Strategy for their area, supported by an assessment of housing need and demand.
The Council's Consultative Draft Local Housing Strategy sets out the strategy, priorities and plans for the delivery of...More
East Lothian Licensing Board is currently conducting a consultation on its draft Statement of Licensing Policy. The Board is required to consult with all relevant interested parties on any proposed revision to its policy that must be produced within 18 months of a local council election.
The...More
Proposals have been drawn up to bring Musselburgh's Old Town Hall and Tolbooth back into full use and we want to hear your views. This is your chance to help shape the future of this iconic listed building.
There are a number of ways in which you can view the proposals for the Old Town...More
CONSULTATION ON THE PROPOSED CLOSURE OF HADDINGTON INFANT SCHOOL AND KING’S MEADOW PRIMARY SCHOOL AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW PRIMARY SCHOOL AND ITS ASSOCIATED CATCHMENT AREA FOR HADDINGTON.
If approved:
• Haddington Infant School and King’s Meadow Primary School will be closed...More
East Lothian Council gives notice that it intends to make an Order under Sections 1(1), 2(1) and (2), 3 and Parts III and V of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to prohibit the driving of vehicles during school term times at various times of the day on Countess Crescent, Dunbar...More
East Lothian Council gives notice that it intends to make an Order under Sections 1(1), 2(1) and (2), 3 and Parts III and V of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to prohibit the driving of vehicles during school term times at various times of the day on Neilson Park Road, Victoria...More
East Lothian Council has to save around £39 million over five years. Part of that saving has to come from the adult social care budget.
Adult social care (delivered by the East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership) provides a wide range of services to support a wide range of people,...More
Empowering Schools: A Consultation on the Provisions of the Education (Scotland) Bill 2018
A Public Meeting is being held on Tuesday 9th January at 7pm in Musselburgh Grammar School.
The Scottish Government is seeking views on its proposal to “create a school and teacher-led education...More
By law, Licensing Boards must produce a ‘Statement of Licensing Policy’ every five years, which includes an Overprovision declaration relating to the area the Board serves. Overprovision is an assessment of the capacity of licensed premises in Boards' areas. In simple terms it is a judgement...More
East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership (ELHSCP) is seeking views on draft Carer Eligibility Criteria.
The new Carers Act places a duty on local authorities and health and social care services, through their health and social care partnerships, to set out local carer eligibility...More
East Lothian Council consults with tenants, tenants' and residents' groups and East Lothian Tenants and Residents Panel (ELTRP) every year on our proposals to increase rents. This year, the consultation will end on Friday 22 December 2017.
Last year, the majority of tenants who responded to...More
Transforming your Council
In recent years, East Lothian Council has sought to protect the vital public services which residents rely on. This has included action to help children achieve their potential, supporting older and vulnerable people, protecting the environment, investing in local...More