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  • Adult Social Care Services Charging Consultation

    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, including older people, people with disabilities, people with mental health needs, and also carers. The support provided includes care at home, transport, meals at home and short breaks. We have to... More
    Closed 20 February 2018

  • Empowering Schools: A Consultation on the Provisions of the Education (Scotland) Bill

    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 system and therefore to empower our schools and school leaders”. The consultation seeks stakeholder’s views on 5 key aspects: Headteachers’ Charter Parental and Community... More
    Closed 25 January 2018

  • East Lothian Licensing Board Overprovision Consultation

    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 as to whether there are sufficient numbers of alcohol licensed on-consumption premises (pubs, clubs, hotels, restaurants and the like) in the area or alcohol off-sales licensed premises (shops,... More
    Closed 7 January 2018

  • East Lothian Draft Eligibility Criteria for Carers

    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 criteria. These are the criteria which will determine whether they have a duty to provide support to individual carers under the Act. The Act also requires carers and representative organisations to be... More
    Closed 31 December 2017

  • Rent Consultation 2018-2019

    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 our consultation regarding a 5% rent increase agreed with the council's commitment to build new homes and continue with the modernisation of its existing housing stock. They also said that they thought... More
    Closed 22 December 2017

  • East Lothian Council Public Budget Consultation 2018-19

    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 £24 million over the last five years. However, like... More
    Closed 20 December 2017

  • North Berwick Education Consultation

    Proposal 1 – Proposed closure and re-designation of North Berwick Nursery School to Law Primary School Nursery Class • North Berwick Nursery School will be closed and re-designated to Law Primary School Nursery Class and this will take effect from August 2018. Proposal 2 – To alter the school catchment areas of Dirleton Primary School and Law Primary School • The catchment area of Law Primary School will be extended to include the new residential development at Ferrygate... More
    Closed 4 December 2017

  • Shaping Our Services - Have Your Say

    Shaping Our Services – Have Your Say Like all Councils across Scotland, East Lothian Council faces the challenge of meeting growing demands on its services with fewer resources. To meet this challenge we need to make some real changes to how we do things. We are holding a series of events at the beginning of November aimed at gathering the views of local people on some of the things we might do to meet the challenges ahead. There will be three events on the following dates: ... More
    Closed 9 November 2017

  • Haddington Town Centre Design Project

    An invitation to get involved - We want to make our town even better! The Haddington Town Centre Design Project Steering Group* invites you to help shape new design proposals for our town centre, ones that will benefit the whole town. Over the coming months (August - October) detailed public realm design proposals for Haddington Town Centre are being developed, focusing on improving the design and quality of our public spaces. We want to ensure that improvements will encourage more... More
    Closed 1 November 2017

  • Future Provision of Early Learning and Childcare in the Tranent Cluster Area

    East Lothian Council is seeking the views of parents and carers living in, or using childcare in, the Tranent cluster area (including Tranent, Elphinstone, Humbie, Macmerry, Ormiston, Pencaitland and Saltoun). We want to find out your current and future needs for early learning and childcare for younger children and out of school and holiday care for primary school aged children. The results of this consultation will be used to help us plan for future provision in the area. More
    Closed 23 October 2017

  • Future Provision of Early Learning and Childcare in the Dunbar Cluster Area

    East Lothian Council is seeking the views of parents and carers living in, or using childcare in, the Dunbar cluster area (including Dunbar, East Linton, Innerwick and Stenton). We want to find out your current and future needs for early learning and childcare for younger children and out of school and holiday care for primary school aged children. The results of this consultation will be used to help us plan for future provision in the area. More
    Closed 23 October 2017

  • Future Provision of Early Learning and Childcare in Haddington Cluster Area

    East Lothian Council is seeking the views of parents and carers living in, or using childcare in, the Haddington cluster area (including Haddington and Gifford). We want to find out your current and future needs for early learning and childcare for younger children and out of school and holiday care for primary school aged children. The results of this consultation will be used to help us plan for future provision in the area. More
    Closed 23 October 2017

  • Future Provision of Early Learning and Childcare in the North Berwick Cluster Area

    East Lothian Council is seeking the views of parents and carers living in, or using childcare in, North Berwick cluster area (including North Berwick, Aberlady, Athelstaneford, Dirleton and Gullane). We want to find out your current and future needs for early learning and childcare for younger children and out of school and holiday care for primary school aged children. The results of this consultation will be used to help us plan for future provision in the area. More
    Closed 23 October 2017

  • Future Provision of Early Learning and Childcare in the Musselburgh Cluster Area

    East Lothian Council is seeking the views of parents and carers living in, or using childcare in, Musselburgh cluster area (including Musselburgh, Wallyford and Whitecraig). We want to find out your current and future needs for early learning and childcare for younger children and out of school and holiday care for primary school aged children. The results of this consultation will be used to help us plan for future provision in the area. More
    Closed 23 October 2017

  • East Lothian Council Various Speed Limit Amendments

    EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL - VARIOUS SPEED LIMIT AMENDMENTS East Lothian Council intends to make Orders under 82(2), 83(2) and paragraph 27(1) of Part IV of Schedule 9 of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. These Orders will vary speed limits at the following locations: A198 Direlton Road, North Berwick A198 Tyninghame A199 Wallyford Toll A199 Dolphingstone Cottages, Tranent A199 Haldane Avenue, Haddington A1087 Queens Road to Broxburn, Dunbar A6094... More
    Closed 6 October 2017

  • Local Housing Strategy Consultation Events

    Scottish Housing Day aims to celebrate the contribution housing makes to improving wellbeing. It will also raise awareness of the latest developments in housing and the options open to people when deciding where to live and to make informed housing decisions. To coincide with Scottish Housing Day, East Lothian Council is running a series of information and consultation drop-in sessions for stakeholders and members of the public as well as running a number of events recognising the efforts... More
    Closed 26 September 2017

  • Climate Week Scotland - East Lothian Events

    Climate Week Scotland 2017 - East Lothian Events Taking place from 18-22 September, Climate Week is a Scottish Government campaign to raise awareness of and inspire action on climate change. It aims to highlight the importance of reducing emissions and adapting to a changing climate. East Lothian Council is hosting two drop in events, under the banner of Climate Week, to consult with local people on how we can adapt to a changing climate. The consultation events will kick-start a series... More
    Closed 26 September 2017

  • East Lothian Council (Whin Park Area, Cockenzie; Lochbridge Area, North Berwick; & Muirpark Area, Tranent) (20mph Speed Limit) Order 2017

    East Lothian Council gives notice that it intends to make an Order under Sections 82(2), 83(2) and 84(1) and (2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended by the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to make permanent 20mph speed restrictions in various roads within Cockenzie, North Berwick and Tranent. A copy of the proposed Order, Schedule and plans showing the extent of the restrictions and the statement of reasons for making the Order can be viewed under 'Related' below. The documents can... More
    Closed 22 September 2017

  • Education Governance - Fair Funding to Achieve Excellence and Equity in Education

    The Scottish Government is seeking views on its future approach to school funding. Their consultation invites views on the current funding of education in Scotland as well as exploring the reasons for developing a new approach. It also provides and seeks views on possible future approaches. Currently, East Lothian Council receives funding from the Scottish Government in order to deliver education services and this funding is administered through the local government finance settlement.... More
    Closed 22 September 2017

  • East Lothian Council (New Row, Tranent) (One Way) Order 2017

    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 a One Way System in New Row, Tranent. A copy of the proposed Order, Schedule, plan showing the extent of the restrictions and the statement of reasons for making the Order can be found under 'Related' below or can be viewed at Main Reception, John Muir House, Haddington during normal office hours from Monday... More
    Closed 8 September 2017

  • East Lothian Council (Former B1347, Haddington Road, North Berwick) (Stopping Up) Order 2016

    East Lothian Council gives notice that it has made an Order under section 68(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to Stop Up a section of the former B1347, Haddington Road, North Berwick as a suitable alternative road exists. A copy of the proposed Order, Schedules, plans showing the extent of the restictions and the statement of reasons for making the Order can be viewed at Main Reception, John Muir House, Haddington. Documents can also be viewed under 'Related' below or on the ... More
    Closed 8 September 2017

  • East Lothian Council (U230 Ugston Road) (Redetermination of means of exercise of public right of passage) Order 2016

    East Lothian Council gives notice that it has made an Order under Sections 1(1), 2(1) and (2), 3, 152(2) and Part III of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to redetermine the U230 Ugston Road as a cycle track, the right of passage being exercisable on pedal cycle and foot only. A copy of the proposed Order, Schedules, plans showing the extent of the restictions and the statement of reasons for making the Order can be viewed at Main Reception, John Muir House, Haddington.... More
    Closed 8 September 2017

  • East Lothian Council (Harbour Road, Musselburgh) (One Way) Order 2017

    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 a One Way System in Harbour Road, Musselburgh. A copy of the proposed Order, Schedule, plan showing the extent of the restrictions and the statement of reasons for making the Order can be found under 'Related' below or can be viewed at Main Reception, John Muir House, Haddington during normal office hours... More
    Closed 8 September 2017

  • Future Provision of Early Learning and Childcare in Prestonpans and surrounding areas

    East Lothian Council is seeking the views of parents and carers living in, or using childcare in, Prestonpans and the surrounding area. We want to find out your current and future needs for early learning and childcare for younger children and out of school and holiday care for primary school aged children. The results of this consultation will be used to help us plan for future provision in the area. More
    Closed 31 August 2017

  • Proposed Update to Resolution on Public Entertainment Licensing

    East Lothian Council is consulting on a proposed update to its resolution on public entertainment licensing. You can view the proposed wording of the update under 'Related Documents' below. More
    Closed 17 August 2017

  • Proposed establishment of a Shared Headship across Innerwick Primary School and Stenton Primary School

    Rationale for Change East Lothian Council is committed to supporting small rural primary schools and maintaining local provision and high standards of education. You may well be aware that the Scottish Government recently announced plans to strengthen the role of Head Teachers as leaders of learning within the Education Governance: Next Steps 15 th June 2017 ( http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0052/00521038.pdf ). East Lothian Council places a high importance on supporting our Head Teachers in... More
    Closed 31 July 2017

  • Edinburgh College Strategic Plan

    Edinburgh College's Draft Strategic Plan sets out its key aims and targets over a five year period. It provides the focus required to ensure that the College continues to push to become increasingly innovative, flexible and efficient in the part it plays in educating and supporting the workforce and employers of the future. The Draft Plan has been developed with input from the college Board and Executive.The College is now keen to consult widely with staff, students and stakeholders. ... More
    Closed 28 July 2017

  • Corporate Parenting Plan 2017-2020

    The Corporate Parenting Plan 2017-2020 tells you what the East Lothian Partnership is going to do to improvements to the care system and the lives of all care experienced children and young people. The plan was created with a lot of input from the East Lothian Champions Board. You can view the Draft Plan by clicking on the link below. If you would like to submit any feedback you can do so via email to lshine@eastlothian.gov.uk or in writing to Lisa Shine, Service and Practice... More
    Closed 13 June 2017

  • North Berwick Town Centre Charrette

    Is North Berwick Town Centre a great place for everyone? Are you interested in how the Town works, how parking and traffic are organised, or have ideas about how walking and cycling can be made easier or the environment improved? Then come along and get involved. A design ‘charrette’ is being run in North Berwick from Tuesday 30 May to Saturday 3 June 2017 that anyone can join in. You don’t need any particular skills or expertise, and you’re not expected to have ‘all the... More
    Closed 3 June 2017

  • East Lothian Community Justice Local Outcome Improvement Plan

    The East Lothian Community Justice Outcome Improvement Plan gives details of how community partners will work together to improve community justice outcomes for individuals and communities in the East Lothian. The Plan is based on an assessment of data relating to offenders, crime levels and public perceptions of crime and offending. You can view the Plan under 'Related' at the bottom of this page. You can also request a printed version of the Plan by emailing ... More
    Closed 2 June 2017
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