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  • East Lothian Access Study – ‘ Case for Change’ - Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance

    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 the transport network. This work is being carried out to provide an evidence base to promote a step change in connectivity for the area. It will consider building on the interventions set... More
    Closed 10 May 2019

  • East Lothian Local Development Plan 2018 Proposed Supplementary Planning Guidance - Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)

    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 new housing, education, economic and retail development, new transport links, and other infrastructure. It sets out the detailed policies used to determine planning applications. Supplementary... More
    Closed 19 April 2019

  • Cross-boundary Green Network Areas - Strategic Framework for Edinburgh & East and Edinburgh & West

    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 Strategic Framework for the Edinburgh & East and Edinburgh & West Cross-boundary Green Network Areas has now been published for consultation. SESPlan are inviting comments, known as representations,... More
    Closed 10 April 2019

  • School Name Consultation - Prestonpans Infant & Nursery School and Prestonpans Primary School

    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 associated catchment area for Prestonpans, East Lothian Council are now seeking suggestions for a new school name. School Name Possibilities A school name can be based on... More
    Closed 29 March 2019

  • Draft IJB Strategic Plan 2019-2022 Consultation

    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, strategies and action plans. The plan also needs to be flexible enough to make necessary changes, including reprioritisation to reflect changes in local and national policy and in local demand and need. ... More
    Closed 12 March 2019

  • BBC Public Consultation on Age-Related TV License Policy

    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
    Closed 12 February 2019

  • Improving sharps disposal for patients in the community (for patients who self-administer medication)

    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 unnecessary trips to hospitals. We also know that patients dispose of their “sharps” in different ways and that patients are getting different advice from different parts of the NHS. Some... More
    Closed 27 January 2019

  • East Lothian Licensing Board Gambling Policy 2019-2022

    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 an end on 31 January 2019. You can view a draft of the new Gambling Policy (2019-2022) under 'Related' below and share any feedback you have by completing our online survey below. Once the... More
    Closed 14 January 2019

  • The East Lothian Carers' Strategy

    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 services, third and independent sectors and employers should play in supporting carers. Carers can be any age frome really young children to much older people. Carers care for parents, partners, brothers... More
    Closed 7 January 2019

  • Housing Allocations Policy Review 2018

    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 Lothian Tenants & Residents Panel and other stakeholders to review our current Housing Allocations Policy. Proposals include changes to overcrowding points, taking home ownership into consideration,... More
    Closed 31 December 2018

  • What do I want for my life

    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: all the people who use these services their families/carers the organisations who provide community day supports advocacy and support groups. We will be looking at the... More
    Closed 31 December 2018

  • East Lothian Council Public Budget Consultation 2019-20

    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 facilities and working to build the East Lothian economy. The Council has been on a prolonged journey of change and has reduced costs by more than £27 million over the last... More
    Closed 24 December 2018

  • East Lothian Local Development Plan 2018 Proposed Supplementary Guidance - Town Centre Strategies

    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 beyond, a detailed policy framework for guiding development, and proposals maps. It sets out where new development should and should not occur, including new housing, education, economic and retail... More
    Closed 21 December 2018

  • East Lothian Local Development Plan 2018 Proposed Supplementary Planning Guidance - Design Standards for New Housing Areas

    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 beyond, a detailed policy framework for guiding development, and proposals maps. It sets out where new development should and should not occur, including new housing, education, economic and retail development, new... More
    Closed 21 December 2018

  • Rent Consultation 2019-2020

    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%, this is our best estimate of what it will take to maintain existing services, continue with our investment in the development of new council homes, and maintain and improve our existing housing stock. You can find details of how rent money is currently spent in... More
    Closed 14 December 2018

  • Democracy Matters - Your Community, Your Ideas, Your Future

    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 about community decision-making, called 'Democracy Matters'. This will take place over a period of 6 months until November 2018. You can get involved by following the link below to the Scottish... More
    Closed 30 November 2018

  • Common School Day Feasibility Consultation

    East Lothian Council is committed to reducing the poverty related attainment gap, raising the attainment and achievement of our children and young people and improve inclusion, wellbeing and equality. In order to support the delivery of this commitment, at the Council’s Cabinet meeting, 12 June 2018, approval was given to undertake a feasibility study in relation to the Educational Benefits arising from a common secondary school day. As a result East Lothian Council Education... More
    Closed 11 November 2018

  • Draft British Sign Language Plan for East Lothian Council

    East Lothian Council has prepared a British Sign Language (BSL) Plan in response to the British Sign Language Act 2015. We are interested to gather the views of the Deaf / Deaf Blind East Lothian population on its content. The consultation period runs from 10 October until the 9th of November. A print version of the draft plan is also available under 'Related' below. More
    Closed 9 November 2018

  • Statutory Review of Polling Districts and Polling Places 2018

    In accordance with The Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013, East Lothian Council is conducting a review of polling districts and polling places with regard to UK Parliamentary Elections. The Returning Officer will make comment on proposed polling districts and polling places, with the existing arrangements forming the basis for this consultation. Electors within East Lothian County Constituency, which encompasses the whole of East Lothian Local Government Area, are... More
    Closed 26 October 2018

  • East Lothian Council, (Various Roads – Cockenzie and Port Seton), (Prohibition & Restriction on Waiting, Loading & Unloading, etc), Variation Order No:1

    East Lothian Council gives notice that it intends to make an Order under Sections 1(1), 2(1) and (2), 3 and Part III of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to change enforceable waiting restrictions in Various Roads, Cockenzie and Port Seton. A copy of the proposed Order, Schedule, plan showing the extent of the restrictions and the statement of reasons for making the Order are attached below but can also be viewed at Main Reception, John Muir House, Haddington. They are... More
    Closed 26 October 2018

  • THE EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL, (VARIOUS ROADS – LONGNIDDRY), (PROHIBITION & RESTRICTION ON WAITING, LOADING & UNLOADING ETC), CONSOLIDATION VARIATION ORDER NO: 1

    East Lothian Council gives notice that it intends to make an Order under Sections 1(1), 2(1) and (2), 3 and Part III of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to change enforceable waiting restrictions in Various Roads, Longniddry. A copy of the proposed Order, Schedule, plan showing the extent of the restrictions and the statement of reasons for making the Order are attached below but can also be viewed at Main Reception, John Muir House, Haddington, however they are also... More
    Closed 26 October 2018

  • THE EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL, (VARIOUS ROADS – EAST LINTON),(PROHIBITION & RESTRICTION ON WAITING, LOADING & UNLOADING ETC), VARIATION ORDER No: 1

    East Lothian Council gives notice that it intends to make an Order under Sections 1(1), 2(1) and (2), 3 and Part III of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to change enforceable waiting restrictions in Various Roads, East Linton. A copy of the proposed Order, Schedule, plan showing the extent of the restrictions and the statement of reasons for making the Order are attached below but can also be viewed at Main Reception, John Muir House, Haddington, however they are also... More
    Closed 26 October 2018

  • THE EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL, (VARIOUS ROADS – GULLANE), (PROHIBITION & RESTRICTION ON WAITING, LOADING & UNLOADING ETC), VARIATION ORDER No: 1

    East Lothian Council gives notice that it intends to make an Order under Sections 1(1), 2(1) and (2), 3 and Part III of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to change enforceable waiting restrictions in Various Roads, Gullane. A copy of the proposed Order, Schedule, plan showing the extent of the restrictions and the statement of reasons for making the Order are attached below but can also be viewed at Main Reception, John Muir House, Haddington, however they are also... More
    Closed 26 October 2018

  • Climate Change Consultation Events

    East Lothian Council is developing a Climate Change Strategy, which will set out a coordinated approach and action plan to contribute to a reduction in the carbon emissions which cause global warming, raise awareness of climate change challenges and opportunities in East Lothian, and prepare for the future effects of climate change. We would like to hear your views on what the Council and the wider East Lothian community, including local organisations, businesses and individuals,... More
    Closed 14 October 2018

  • Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Strategy

    East Lothian Council is developing a Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan for East Lothian, for the period 2019–2024. We would like to hear your views on what this should include. Scotland has world-leading climate change legislation, with ambitious targets to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming. As a public body, East Lothian Council is expected to lead by example in reducing carbon emissions and acting... More
    Closed 14 October 2018

  • Prestonpans Education Consultation

    CONSULTATION ON THE PROPOSED CLOSURE OF PRESTONPANS INFANT & NURSERY SCHOOL AND PRESTONPANS PRIMARY SCHOOL AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW NON-DENOMINATIONAL PRIMARY SCHOOL STRUCTURE AND ITS ASSOCIATED CATCHMENT AREA FOR PRESTONPANS If approved: Prestonpans Infant & Nursery School and Prestonpans Primary School will be closed with effect from February 2019, or as soon as possible thereafter; A new non-denominational single primary school structure with... More
    Closed 2 October 2018

  • Switched On Towns & Cities East Lothian

    East Lothian Council together with the Energy Saving Trust is exploring options for future electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EV chargepoints) and needs your help to identify local priorities. More
    Closed 30 September 2018

  • Transport (Scotland) Bill - Scottish Parliament

    The Scottish Parliament's Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee has invited all interested individuals and organisations to submit written views on the Transport (Scotland) Bill. You can find out more and respond by visiting the Scottish Parliament website and completing their online survey, or by submitting comments in writing. More
    Closed 28 September 2018

  • Carer Friendly Communities - A Conversation

    You are invited to take part in a conversation about how we can all contribute to creating Carer Friendly Communities. Who are Carers? Carers are people who provide unpaid support and care for a family member, friend or neighbour. The Government estimates that 17% of adults have a caring role and for some people taking on that role can be a huge commitment and can lead to them being very isolated. Who should get involved in the Conversation? We'd like to involve a wide range of... More
    Closed 27 September 2018

  • East Lothian Community Justice Local Outcome Improvement Plan 2017-20

    The aim of the National Community Justice Strategy is to “deliver a decisive shift in the balance between community and custodial sentences”, imprisoning violent offenders and using evidence based interventions in the community for offenders who might otherwise be given short-term prison sentences. This aim is extended to local Outcome Improvement Plans that are the responsibility of Community Justice partnerships in each Community Planning Partnership. Our draft... More
    Closed 24 September 2018
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