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
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...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%, this is our best estimate of what it will take to maintain...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
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...More
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...More
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...More
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,...More
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...More
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...More
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...More
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...More
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...More
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...More
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
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...More
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...More
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...More
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984
East Lothian Council (Various Roads – Musselburgh and Wallyford) (Prohibition and Restriction on Waiting, Loading & Unloading, etc), Variation No.1 Order
East Lothian Council intends to make an Order under Sections 1(1),...More
(PROHIBITION & RESTRICTION ON WAITING, LOADING & UNLOADING ETC)
VARIATION No: 1 ORDER
TO 154 / 18
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 introduce...More
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ORDER 2014
VARIATION No 1 ORDER
TO – 160 / 18.
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 introduce enforceable waiting...More