East Lothian Council - news and information

Planning Committee agreed to submit an objection to the Scottish Government Energy Consents Unit over plans to repower Crystal Rig windfarm, while seeking more information on the potential environmental impact around the public road network near the site. orlo.uk/EdHKt

Residents can sign up for our 2026/2027 garden waste collection service from Monday, 11 May. Permit applications can be made using a myeastlothian account on our website until the sign-up window closes at 4pm on Monday, 6 July. More info: orlo.uk/vzj7c

A community-driven tree planting project in Tranent has received £79,000 from the Urban Forestry Challenge Fund provided by Future Woodlands Scotland. The Tranent Tree Town scheme is led by the charity Natural Connections in partnership with us. More info: orlo.uk/KpgbK

We've launched a consultation on proposals to create new specialist provisions for school children with Additional Support Needs at Law Primary, Stoneyhill Primary and Musselburgh Grammar. Consultation closes on 5 May. Find out more and share your views: orlo.uk/XAXZR

Detailed design work will be undertaken on a proposed scheme to reduce flood risk in Musselburgh after a Council meeting on Tues 28 April. Elected members approved starting the work early due to “continuing uncertainty” caused by a funding cap. More info: orlo.uk/Xyv8x

Are you voting by post? Please make sure you follow instructions to complete your pack and return in plenty of time. Check the return address is showing correctly in envelope B before sending.

A retail/office space located at 1 High Street in Haddington is available for lease. On the market on ‘easy in easy out’ terms, offers over £12,000 per annum are invited for the premises. For further info please email estates@eastlothian.gov.uk or visit orlo.uk/SED6y

Fires involving items like laptops, vapes and e-scooters are on the rise 🛴💻 Don’t charge when you’re sleeping and keep exit routes clear in case there's a fire. Buy, charge and recycle your devices safely. 🔋 Boost battery safety - visit rb.gy/kpx73b

Parking management will go live in North Berwick on 1 June. Residents in one of the three controlled parking zones can now apply for parking permits ahead of charges being introduced. Full details are available from the dedicated website: orlo.uk/tgQBj

@scottyboyhmfc Hi, could you please email feedback@eastlothian.gov.uk with details and we will look into this for you? Thanks.

@ELCouncil is this how my stairs should look when you’re staff are working next door to me absolute disgrace answers please

We've launched a consultation on proposals to create new specialist provisions for school children with Additional Support Needs at Law Primary, Stoneyhill Primary and Musselburgh Grammar. Consultation closes on 5 May. Find out more and share your views: orlo.uk/tES6l

Flashing signs have been installed in West Barns to improve safety for pupils walking to the nearby primary school. We installed the signs after West Barns Primary School Parent Council highlighted a need for additional road safety measures. More info: orlo.uk/0gGNP

On now at the @JohnGrayCentre a collection of the works of John Bellany, including some of his formative and lesser-known pieces, sourced from private collections, the Bellany estate, @RoyalScotAcad & the council's Museum Service collection. Free admission orlo.uk/Pnfhr

❗ CALLING ALL LICENSED TAXI DRIVERS AND BUS COMPANIES ❗ You could work with us. Join a FREE online event on 23 April to find out how to join our framework and bid for forthcoming contracts. Only people on our framework can bid for work. MORE: orlo.uk/DidAo

We are recruiting 2 apprentice plumbers & an apprentice joiner. Full time training positions for a four year period. All applicants must be at least 16 on or before 10 August 2026 and live in East Lothian. Plumbers: orlo.uk/la8U7 Joiner: orlo.uk/7dozI

Tues 21 April is the last day to apply for a postal vote for the Scottish Parliament election on 7 May. Completed applications should be returned before 5pm on 21 April to: Electoral Registration Office, 17A South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, EH12 9FL More: orlo.uk/KxGWP

Fisherrow Sands is very popular with local families & dog walkers. The stance is on the corner of Links View & Fisherrow Promenade, on the John Muir Way. Offers over £1,200 (plus VAT) per annum are invited. Closing date Friday 24 April at 1pm. orlo.uk/kUhoT

The next Scottish Parliament election takes place on 7 May this year. To be able to vote you must be on the electoral register. Are you registered? The deadline is Monday, 20 April. Find out how to do so: orlo.uk/Lm6h6

East Lothian needs more childminders to provide high-quality, flexible childcare for families. Come to an online 'Discover Childminding' session on 21, 22 or 25 April to find out about support available to start your own business More: orlo.uk/ZE08H @EL_Works

LEGO fans can book a session to recreate the iconic Cornish beam engine at Prestongrange - entirely from the famous building bricks! The event is suitable from age seven upwards and is on at Prestongrange Museum, Prestonpans on May 2 & 3. orlo.uk/LN3LU @HistEnvScot