East Lothian Council has prepared a draft Gaelic Language Plan within the framework of the Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005. The draft Plan sets out how we will use Gaelic in the operation of our functions, how we will enable the use of Gaelic when communicating with the public and key...More
East Lothian Council subsidises a number of bus services on routes where no alternative route exists, and where commercial bus operators would not be able to cover their costs if they delivered a service. Where a need is identified, the Council may subsidise a commercial operator to cover a whole...More
East Lothian Council gives notice of its intention to introduce & change waiting restrictions at various locations in Pencaitland to control indiscriminate parking.
Further details, including how to submit any objections you may have, are available at the Tell me Scotland website below. More
Every year East Lothian Council consults with tenants, tenants' and residents' groups, and East Lothian Tenants and Residents Panel (ELTRP) on our proposals to increase rents.
The council is considering a rent increase of 5%. Based on our budget planning this is an estimate of what it will...More
We are developing a Community Link Worker service that will support patients with social, emotional and practical needs. We’d like to hear from anyone who might use the service about what they think it should look like. More
Following requests from community groups, and after a trial period in 2015, East Lothian Council introduced permanent 20pmh speed limits on residential streets in Dunbar between the A1 and the railway line (except Kellie Road and Spott Road).
A further 20mph speed limit trial was introduced...More
Dunbar & East Linton Partnership would like to hear your ideas for improvements to the area. You can share your ideas by completing the online form below.
You can read about Dunbar & East Linton Area Partnership's Plan for the area and some of its achievements to date under 'Related'...More
Haddington & Lammermuir Area Partnership would like to hear your ideas for improvements to the area. You can share your ideas by completing the online form below.
You can read about Haddington & Lammermuir Area Partnership's Plan for the area and some of its achievements to date under...More
The East Lothian Local Development Plan 2018 (LDP) is the development strategy for the future development of East Lothian to 2024 and beyond. It sets out where new development should and should not occur, including new housing, education, economic and retail development, new transport links, and...More
East Lothian Council gives notice of its intention to introduce & change waiting restrictions at various locations in Haddington to control indiscriminate parking.
Further details, including how to submit any objections you may have, are available at the Tellme Scotland website below. More
A Review of the Council’s Void policy has been taking place. We use the term ‘void’ to describe a property where a tenant has moved out and the property is having the necessary repairs/checks completed before a new tenant can move in.
East Lothian has a high demand for housing...More
East Lothian Council has developed a Draft East Lothian Climate Change Strategy 2019–2024 for consultation, setting out how we will continue to reduce carbon emissions that cause global warming, adapt to changes in our climate, and improve sustainability.
We would like to hear your...More
The Scottish Fire & Rescue Service has launched a new draft Strategic Plan for public consultation.
The Plan marks an important stage in the development of the Service and will shape our forward direction for the next three year period.
You can view the draft Plan and respond to the...More
East Lothian Council gives notice of its intention to make the following Road Safety Orders:
Introduction of 30mph speed restriction on C110 and C111 West Fenton Roads
Introduction of 40mph speed restriction on C110 West Fenton Road
Further details, including how to submit any...More
East Lothian Council Education service is looking for feedback on the Draft East Lothian Mental Health and Wellbeing Action Plan for Children and Young People.
The draft plan can be found in the Related section below. More
Are you a patient at Inveresk, Prestonpans, Riverside or Tranent Medical Practices? Have you used the Community Links Worker Service? You can find out more about Community Links workers at http://strive.me.uk/wellbeing/community-links/ More
Are you a member of staff at Inveresk, Prestonpans, Riverside or Tranent Medical Practices? Have you referred people to the Community Links Worker Service? You can find out more about Community Links workers at http://strive.me.uk/wellbeing/community-links/ More
East Lothian Council has appointed Peter Brett Associates (PBA) to examine transport links to and from East Lothian, predominantly looking at the corridor through the west of the county broadly following the A1 and East Coast Main Line. It is here where the majority of journeys converge on...More
The East Lothian Local Development Plan 2018 (ELLDP) comprises a development strategy for the future development of East Lothian to 2024 and beyond, a detailed policy framework for guiding development, and proposals maps. It sets out where new development should and should not occur, including...More
The proposed Strategic Development Plan (SDP2) contains a commitment to prepare strategic frameworks for two cross-boundary Green Network Priority Areas and to adopt them as Supplementary Guidance to the Plan. The Reporter recommended no modification to this part of the Plan.
The...More
School Name Consultation – Prestonpans Infant & Nursery School and Prestonpans Primary School
Following the consultation that was undertaken in Autumn 2018 to close Prestonpans Infant & Nursery School and Prestonpans Primary School and establish a new primary school structure and its...More
The IJB Strategic Plan 2019-2022 will set out the next stage of development for East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership in the delivery of all of its services to improve quality and service-user outcomes and to reflect local need, local priorities and national and local policies,...More
The BBC are consulting on what they should do from 2020 about free TV licenses for people over 75. You can find out more, including how to share your views, by following the link below. More
NHS Lothian is aware that patients who self-administer medications at home can experience difficulties in disposing of needles and other clinical waste (known as “sharps”).
We know that the ability to self-administer medications makes a huge difference to people and prevents thousands of...More
East Lothian Licensing Board is responsible for licensing local gambling establishments and for producing a Gambling Policy for East Lothian. The Gambling Act 2005 requires the Board to revise, consult on, and republish its Gambling Policy at least every three years. The current policy comes to...More
The East Lothian Carers' Strategy is about making sure 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 & social care...More
All social landlords must comply with the Scottish Government’s legislation, the Housing (Scotland) Act 2014, when allocating their housing stock and managing their housing lists.
This has meant that since the 2014 Act was introduced, the Council have been working alongside East...More
What do I want for my life is an exciting two-year project about working together to develop community support for adults with disabilities and mental health problems, both now and in the future.
East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership (ELHSCP) needs your help. We are working with:...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,...More
The East Lothian Local Development Plan 2018 (ELLDP) has been adopted by the Council and replaces the East Lothian Local Plan 2008 with regards all planning matters in the area. The ELLDP 2018 comprises a development strategy for the future development of East Lothian to 2024 and...More