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East Lothian Council issue warning over scam calls offering help with tax

East Lothian Council have warned residents in the area of a scam call, offering assistance with their council tax billing - something which they say is in the hands of the Lothian Valuation Joint Board, not the council.

Edinburgh Live · May 5, 2023

East Lothian councillor warns people would be 'hungry, sober and naked' without farmers

Planning convenor Norman Hampshire said people who move into former farm steadings in the countryside and then object to farms operating beside them was a growing issue in East Lothian

Edinburgh Live · May 2, 2023

East Lothian public toilets closed after vandals set fire to bins and smash doors

The public toilets on Lindores Drive have once again been closed while repairs are carried out by the council due to recent vandalism inside including fires being lit and doors being damaged

Edinburgh Live · Apr 27, 2023

East Lothian locals warned to stay away as huge dead whale washes up on shore

A minke whale was spotted floating in the water at high tide on Wednesday afternoon before it came ashore in North Berwick. Council officials have now urged the public to stay away from the carcass.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 20, 2023

Bid for railway station to return to Scottish town moving forward

A CAMPAIGN for a railway station to return to a Scottish town is gathering pace.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 17, 2023

New SNP leader facing 'tough job' as Midlothian and East Lothian members welcome result

East Lothian councillor Lyn Jardine said new SNP leader Humza Yousaf had recognised the importance of local government and SNP councillors in his speech after his win was annouced at Murrayfield today

Edinburgh Live · Mar 27, 2023

East Lothian holiday flat forced to close to visitors after councillors 'needed torch'

East Lothian councillors felt properties sharing stairwells with homes were not suitable for holiday lets because it would impact residents.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 17, 2023

East Lothian councillors approve £40,000 bail out for leisure operator over closed pool

The swimming pool is a major stream of income for Enjoy Leisure but has been closed since January after issues with the roof of the building were discovered during a routine maintenance check.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 14, 2023

'Dangerous' Haddington road petition fails to win extra safety measures

Roads bosses at East Lothian Council told residents who wanted a parking ban and claimed people used the road as a pit stop that the parked vehicles helped keep speeds down as drivers had to concentrate on passing them.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 3, 2023

East Lothian council tax will rise by seven per cent as new budget approved

The council is set to charge £35 a year for garden waste collections and reduce household bin collections from fortnightly to every three weeks in bid to cut costs.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 28, 2023