East Lothian Council - news and information

If you have children, make sure you’re getting all the help you’re entitled to. Social Security Scotland provide a range of financial support for children and families, including costs during pregnancy, for babies, pre-school and school age children. orlo.uk/JYgtT

A closing date of Mon, 15 June at 1pm has been set for a retail/office space at 1 High Street, Haddington, available for lease. On the market on ‘easy in easy out’ terms, offers over £12,000 per annum are invited. Please email estates@eastlothian.gov.uk to request an offer pack.

New national rules have been introduced by the Scottish Government which require burial authorities to carry out safety inspections of headstones within cemeteries. Find out more about this work in East Lothian: orlo.uk/PnALm

The gents public toilets in Ayres Wynd, Prestonpans, are currently closed due to vandalism. The facility will remain closed until essential repair work is completed. We would encourage anyone with information on the vandalism to contact Police Scotland.

If you're struggling with the increasing cost of living, you're not alone and we are here to help. Have a look at our updated guide for advice on maximising your income, claiming all the support you're entitled to, and many sources of help and support. orlo.uk/zn3uH

A reminder that the Edinburgh Marathon takes place tomorrow (Sun, 24 May). The route includes Musselburgh, Prestonpans, Cockenzie & Port Seton, and Longniddry. Temporary parking restrictions/road closures will be in effect. More info on marathon website: orlo.uk/zDy1C

Get your FREE ticket for the Young Carers Film Premiere and find out from our brilliant young carers about their lives and what we can all do to support them. 11 June 4.30pm to 5.30pm Fraser Centre Cinema, Tranent. Find out more and reserve your ticket: orlo.uk/AW8mS

Are you a Chartered Surveyor and Registered Valuer looking for a new opportunity? We’re looking to recruit two experienced Surveyors to assist our Team Manager for Estates and the wider Estates Team. Interested? Please visit orlo.uk/LeWrs

The latest issue of Homefront, our newsletter for East Lothian Council tenants, is now available on our website. You can read about everything from our modernisation and new build programmes to tips on waste & recycling and support with the cost of living. orlo.uk/Vkb89

A plot of land on Church Street close to Tranent town centre is for sale with offers over £20,000 invited. The plot would lends itself to community, recreational or residential development. For further info please visit orlo.uk/uqpws or email estates@eastlothian.gov.uk

At the 2026 ASSIST FM Awards, Maria Millar (centre), Cook Supervisor at Knox Academy, made the Scottish Local Authority Cook of the Year final while Les Borzyszkowski (left) and Ted Clelland (right) were honoured for roles at Gullane Primary. More info: orlo.uk/wuqm7

We’ll be carrying out road resurfacing works at the Vert Roundabout, Haddington, from Monday, 25 May for approximately three weeks, weather permitting. To ensure safety, temporary road closures and traffic management measures will be in place. More info: orlo.uk/Y8uTE

The Royal Company of Archers took to Musselburgh Racecourse on Saturday to participate in the world's oldest sporting competition. Winner Tom Scott was presented with the silver arrow. A parade was led by PL Pipe Band with councillors, air cadets, sea cadets & scouts.

East Lothian and Midlothian rural community projects can now apply for the latest round of grants of up to £15k from the Tyne & Esk Rural Communities Development Fund. Applications must be in by midnight on Sunday 31 May. orlo.uk/n4Fbg

Our work to complete improvements to Wallyford Toll Roundabout is subject to a delay caused by essential but unrelated gas repairs by SGN. We hope SGN will complete their works by the end of next week to allow contractors to finish our improvements in the following fortnight.

The Edinburgh Marathon will take place on Sunday, 24 May. The route includes Musselburgh, Prestonpans, Cockenzie & Port Seton, and Longniddry. Temporary parking restrictions and road closures will be in place. Further details are on the marathon website: orlo.uk/wafXl

A reminder that you can register now for our 2026/2027 garden waste collection service. Applications for permits costing £40 can be made using a myeastlothian account on our website until the sign-up window closes at 4pm on Monday, 6 July. Please visit orlo.uk/HrvAD

An office in Haddington’s Brewery Park Business Centre is available for lease. Offers over £5,384 per year are invited for this town centre premises located just to the south of High Street within the John Muir House campus. For further info please visit orlo.uk/lbLCV

@peejayess1 Hi, could you please email wasteservices@eastlothian.gov.uk with details.

@ELCouncil what’s the guidance on how recycling workers should leave bins? These get (literally) thrown onto the ground and broken/worn out much faster than they should.

Pupils from Wallyford Primary have been trying out a new path completed by us to provide a safer route to their school. The tarmac path between the school and Albert Place includes new lighting to make it useable throughout the year. More info: orlo.uk/YFjDe