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TSB closure in North Berwick called ‘short-sighted’
by Marie Sharp Local Democracy Reporter
The closure of the TSB branch in North Berwick, will leave just one bank in the coastal town.
In...
New house on former arcade site given the go ahead
by Marie Sharp Local Democracy Reporter
An application to build a private house on the site of a former amusement arcade which is used as...
Edinburgh’s cycle hire scheme expands to Musselburgh
by Marie Sharp Local Democracy Reporter
A cycle hire scheme has been introduced in Musselburgh for a one year trial.
East Lothian Council wants to...
East Lothian Council to mothball a number of public buildings
by Marie Sharp Local Democracy Reporter
Town halls and libraries are among a list of council-owned buildings which will remain ‘mothballed’ for the foreseeable future.
East...
East Lothian Council cancels Christmas events
by Marie Sharp Local Democracy Reporter
Christmas has been cancelled in East Lothian as the local council ruled out any community events which would...
Council and Sustrans to re-examine Drem to Gullane cycle route
Sustrans Scotland and East Lothian Council are collaborating and will examine possible options for a cycle and pedestrian friendly link connecting Drem to Gullane.
A...
No McDonalds for Musselburgh
by Marie Sharp Local Democracy Reporter
McDonalds' hopes of opening a new drive-thru restaurant in Musselburgh were thrown out by councillors, after claims it would...
E-bikes planned for East Lothian
by Marie Sharp Local Democracy Reporter
Electric bikes could replace buses as people ‘reclaim their streets’ and town centres are transformed in a green recovery...
East Lothian Council involved in row over employment tribunal
The dispute over wages due to the racecourse manager at Musselburgh Racecourse cost his bosses ten times the amount in dispute.
Bill Farnsworth, general manager...
Barbara Dickson, The Rezillos and Big Country on at The Brunton
The Brunton welcomes three top artists during The Saltire Festival programme to celebrate St Andrew's Day.
Barbara Dickson performs with her full band on Saturday,...
Local children star in Cinderella at The Brunton
More than 20 young people from across East Lothian will feature in Cinderella at The Brunton this Christmas.
They were picked from 100 who auditioned...
New operator announnced for Musselburgh Racecourse
East Lothian Council has announced that Chester Race Company has been named the preferred bidder to take over the operation of Musselburgh Racecourse on...
Designs to be unveiled for new Drem to Gullane path
East Lothian Council will next week reveal draft designs for a four mile bike-friendly and walking path linking Gullane and Drem.
Council-appointed consultants, funded by...
Council meeting abandoned due to lack of councillors
A MEETING attended by emergency service chiefs had to be cancelled at the last minute after not enough councillors turned up.
The meeting of East...
20mph gets the green light in East Linton
Following Edinburgh's lead, a 20mph experiment in an East Lothian village is to be made permanent after councillors gave it the green light.
The speed...
Musselburgh Racecourse – future decided by the council
East Lothian Council met today and agreed, apparently unanimously, to operate Musselburgh Racecourse as a type of council committee, at least for the moment.
The...
Council granted ASBO against Haddington woman
East Lothian Council applied for an interim antisocial behaviour order against Alison Freeman who lives at Hardgate in Haddington and this was granted at...
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