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  • Traffic Regulation Orders - Various Roads in East Lothian

    East Lothian Council is proposing to introduce a number of new Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO) and to amend various existing Traffic Regulation Orders. These proposals were approved by East Lothian Council on the 16th December 2014. Introduction of 30 mph speed limit - A6137, Haddington to Aberlady Road (from the A199 Vert Roundabout in a northerly direction to the north side of the bridge over the A1) including the A199 Vert Roundabout Installation of Electric Vehicle... More
    Closed 8 March 2015

  • East Linton Road Safety Improvements

    We are keen to gather views on various options proposed to address community concerns regarding road safety in the village of East Linton, including the area around East Linton Primary School. Proposals include: Formalisation of additional car parking for between 14 and 18 vehicles adjacent to the Bowling Club (surface improved and spaces marked out). This could be used during the school term for staff parking or parent 'park and stride' users. Additional parking provision could... More
    Closed 10 April 2015

  • Special Landscape Area Suggestion Box

    East Lothian Council is carrying out a review of its landscapes with a view to designating Special Landscape Areas. These landscapes will then be given protection through the policies of the East Lothian Local Development Plan. The Council previously designated Areas of Great Landscape Value, which date from the 1960s. The landscape of East Lothian has changed since then, and new guidance has been produced on how locally valuable landscapes should be identified. With the production of a new... More
    Closed 12 April 2015

  • East Lothian Crisis Service Survey

    CAPS Independent Advocacy are running a survey to gather views on crisis services in East Lothian. CAPS Independent Advocacy is a mental health advocacy charity which is independent from other services and has the primary aim of getting people's voices heard. More
    Closed 24 April 2015

  • East Lothian Community Hospital

    Proposals for the new East Lothian Community Hospital will go on show to the public at a host of events across the county in May. A Proposal of Application Notice has been submitted to East Lothian Council and a number of community consultation events will now follow. These events will help to gather views about the look and feel of the building, landscaping at the site along with access to the new hospital, which is proposed to be built at Roodlands in Haddington. NHS... More
    Closed 21 May 2015

  • Road Traffic Regulations - Various - May 2015

    East Lothian Council gives notice that it has made Orders under Sections 1(1), 2(1) and (2), 19 and Parts III, IV and V of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended by the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to introduce various restrictions at the locations listed below that will come into effect on Monday 4 th May 2015. * Hospital Road Haddington - Traffic Order TO 069 * High Street Aberlady - Traffic Order TO 070 * Kirk Street Prestonpans - Traffic Order TO 071 *... More
    Closed 22 May 2015

  • Road Traffic Order - Off-Street Coastal Parking - Notification of Order

    Extensive consultation has already taken place in relation to the introduction of coastal car parking charges. Following this consultation, East Lothian Council reached a decision to introduce such charges. The information that follows relates to the making of the Traffic Regulation Order necessary to bring this into effect. The East Lothian Council (hereinafter referred to as "the Council") in exercise of their powers under Sections 1(1) and 2(1), 32, 35 and 101 of the Road Traffic... More
    Closed 22 May 2015

  • Forth Estuary draft flood risk management plan

    The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), with input from Local Authorities, is consulting on draft Local Flood Risk Management Plans. The East Lothian area is covered by the Forth Estuary Local Flood Risk Management Plan. The Plan contains proposals as to how flooding should be managed in the Forth Estuary area. There are a number of Potentially Vulnerable Areas (PVAs) in East Lothian identified in the Plan. More
    Closed 2 June 2015

  • Parents' Survey

    This survey is being conducted by the Parental Involvement Team at East Lothian Council Education Department. The results of the survey will inform our next steps in updating the current Parental Involvement Strategy for East Lothian. Parents and carers are the most important influence throughout a child’s education and parental involvement in learning makes a real difference to children’s achievements. Everyone benefits (children, parents and teachers) when parents and schools work... More
    Closed 15 June 2015

  • Help Us Revitalise Your Rural Community - Public Consultation On Funding For Rural Community Projects

    Tyne Esk LEADER is currently consulting on its new 2015-2020 programme of funding for rural community projects. Between 2007 and 2013, Tyne Esk LEADER funded rural community projects to the tune of £3.1 million. We built community facilities, trained young people, funded financial inclusion projects, tourism initiatives, environmental improvement programmes, and much more. As we look to the future we want you to help us shape our new development strategy and tell us how you want to... More
    Closed 26 June 2015

  • Consultation on the draft School Session Dates for 2016/17 and 2017/18

    Resources and People Services (Education) are consulting on the draft school session dates for 2016/17 and 2017/18 If you would like to comment on the draft school session dates please complete the online survey. More
    Closed 3 July 2015

  • 30 Hours a Week - Parent Survey - Scottish Government Consultation

    The Scottish Government remains committed to developing a high quality flexible system of early learning and childcare which is affordable and accessible for all children and families. The aim is to improve outcomes for all children, especially those who are most disadvantaged and vulnerable, and to support parents to work, train or study, especially those who need routes into sustainable employment and out of poverty. The Scottish Government is committed to planning a further... More
    Closed 31 July 2015

  • Review of Disabled Go 2015

    DisabledGo is a website which provides information about the accessibility of different types of places across the UK. It is free for members of the public to access the information and free for venues to appear on the site. East Lothian Partnership pays to have information about East Lothian venues on the website and membership is renewed every two years. www.disabledgo.com East Lothian Partnership is undertaking a review of its membership of Disabled Go to consider whether it... More
    Closed 31 July 2015

  • 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 2015

  • Work, wages and wellbeing in the Scottish labour market

    The Scottish Parliament Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee has launched an inquiry into work, wages and wellbeing in the Scottish labour market. Throughout the course of the inquiry, we'll be exploring the contrasting qualities of different jobs and the impact of low wages and temporary / insecure jobs on the Scottish economy. We're hoping to find out: What makes a job 'good' or 'bad'? Have jobs become better or worse since 2008? What effect might low... More
    Closed 21 August 2015

  • HMICS Review of Police Call Handling in Scotland

    Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) is undertaking a review of police call handling across Scotland. This follows the tragic incident involving the deaths of John Yuill and Lamara Bell. The review will provide an independent assessment of how police Contact, Command and Control facilities are working. For further information about the review, please see the Terms of Reference on the HMICS website. By 'Contact, Command and Control facilities', HMICS means the... More
    Closed 23 August 2015

  • Alcohol (Licensing, Public Health and Criminal Justice) (Scotland) Bill - Scottish Parliament Consultation

    The Scottish Parliament's Health & Sport Committee is running a survey on a Alcohol (Licensing, Public Health and Criminal Justice) (Scotland) Bill. The Bill's overall aim is to promote public health and reduce alcohol-related offending through measures that: Place restrictions on the retailing and advertising of alcoholic drinks Make changes to licensing laws Place obligations on the Scottish Ministers to publish, review and report on their alcohol education... More
    Closed 28 September 2015

  • Creating a Brand - East Lothian Health & Social Care Partnership

    During 2015, a new East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) took over responsibility for local health and adult social care services formerly delivered through East Lothian Council and East Lothian Community Health Partnership. The HSCP will now play a major role in the lives of East Lothian residents, as well as in the lives of the staff involved in delivering health and social care services across the county. However, many people would find it hard to say what the Health... More
    Closed 30 September 2015

  • SESplan Main Issues Report 2

    The South East Scotland Strategic Development Planning Authority, SESplan, is a partnership of six member authorities including Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, Fife, Scottish Borders and West Lothian, working together on strategic development planning matters. SESplan's key role is to prepare and maintain an up to date Strategic Development Plan (SDP) for the South East Scotland area. This process involves engaging key stakeholders and the wider community. The first SDP was... More
    Closed 30 September 2015

  • East Lothian on the Move - the route to smarter travel

    East Lothian Council, in association with the county’s 6 Area Partnerships, is running a series of consultation and action planning events as part of its wider ‘East Lothian on the Move’ active and sustainable transport initiative. We are starting the process of with a series of 6 community events across the county one for each of the ward areas. In each town there will be a drop-in consultation running throughout the afternoon, followed by a presentation and workshop from... More
    Closed 18 November 2015

  • Gambling Act 2005 - Consultation on Statement of Principles

    Under the Gambling Act 2005, East Lothian Licensing Board is required to revise its Statement of Principles in relation to gambling every three years. More
    Closed 24 November 2015

  • Parking Enforcement

    East Lothian Council is considering new measures to tackle concerns raised by local people over the lack of parking attendants across the county. At a meeting of full Council on the 25th August it was agreed to move to the next stage of introducing Decriminalised Parking Enforcement (DPE). The proposal to introduce DPE follows Police Scotland’s decision to withdraw the Traffic Warden Service in 2014, leaving local authorities to look at alternative options for enforcing parking... More
    Closed 27 November 2015

  • Road Traffic Orders - Various October 2015

    East Lothian Council proposes to make a number of Orders in terms of Sections 1(1), 2(1), 3, 152(2) and Part III of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984, as amended by the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984. These are as follows: * East Lothian Council (A199 Haddington to East Linton) (Redetermination of Means of Exercise of Public Right of Passage) Order 2015 * East Lothian Council (Harbour Road, Musselburgh) (One Way) Order 2015 * East Lothian Council (New Row, Tranent)... More
    Closed 4 December 2015

  • Car Club and Electric Vehicle Parking Places Order

    East Lothian Council proposes to make an Order in terms of Sections 1(1), 2(1), 3, 32(1), 35(1), 49, 53 and part IV of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984, as amended by the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984. The effect of this Order will be to introduce Car Club and Electric Vehicle parking places. A copy of the Order as proposed together with maps showing the roads affected, a statement of the Council's reasons for making the Order and copies of all relevant documents are available under... More
    Closed 11 December 2015

  • Spending Choices - Consultation on East Lothian Council's Budget

    This community consultation gives residents and local groups the opportunity to share their views on how the council should be spending its money over the next three years and on what they think we should be prioritising. Each year East Lothian Council sets a budget to pay for a wide range of services it provides to the community. In any circumstances, the budget setting process involves difficult decisions, but it is becoming an increasing challenge to try to balance the needs and wants... More
    Closed 17 December 2015

  • Getting it Right for all East Lothian's Children and Young People - The Children and Young People's Service Plan

    Welcome to the Draft Children and Young People's Services Plan 2016-2019 consultation. The Draft Plan provides information about services for and about children, young people and families in East Lothian and makes proposals for improving outcomes for our children and young people's health and wellbeing. We are asking everyone in East Lothian to tell us what they think about the Draft Plan, including children and young people themselves. This consultation exercise will run until the... More
    Closed 20 December 2015

  • Rent Level Consultation 2016-17

    East Lothian Council consults with tenants, tenants and residents groups and East Lothian Tenants and Residents Panel every year on our proposals to increase rents. This year, the consultation will end on Friday 8th January 2016. We will use the results to prepare a report for a meeting of full council in February 2016 at which the council will set the budget. At this meeting, councillors will decide the level of rent and service charge increase for council tenants in the year 2016/17. We... More
    Closed 8 January 2016

  • Strategic Plan for Health and Social Care - A Second Draft

    We have now produced a second consultation draft of East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership's Strategic Plan for adult services. More
    Closed 26 January 2016

  • Tenant Participation Strategy

    The Community Housing Service is currently consulting on a draft Tenant Participation Strategy for 2016+ The Strategy sets out the Service's aims for tenant participation and explains the range of options for tenants to get involved. The Service is keen hear what people think of the Strategy, including whether it should cover the next 3, 4 or 5 years. More
    Closed 4 March 2016

  • What are your priorities for your Police service? - Scottish Government Consultation

    What are your priorities for your police service? - A Review of our Strategic Police Priorities The Scottish Government has launched its broadest ever initiative to gather views on what the people of Scotland would like from their police service. The information gathered will be used to develop new Strategic Policing Priorities, the framework set by the Scottish Government outlining their expectations for both the Scottish Police Authority and Police Scotland. The Scottish... More
    Closed 29 April 2016
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