Connected Communities Fa'side

It may be the end of the year but what better time for you to get to know the hard working team at @connected_fa Watch this little video to find out who we are and what we do! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ @ConnectedComEL @ELCouncil @RadioSaltire @eastlothianlibs @VolunteerEL @elcourier

A policy designed to support community organisations in taking on the management of council-owned land and buildings, helping to deliver positive outcomes for residents, has been approved. Find out more: orlo.uk/7yE5m

Local community group, Friends of Polson Park are hosting a Picnic in the Park on Sunday, 3rd May. Free fun for all the family. With a special guest appearance from Bluey.

Pencaitland & District: Community Survey Results ACCESS THE RESULTS @ bit.ly/PDCCSURVEY26PDF Want to give feedback? Email chair@pencaitland.org

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

A huge thank you to @cashforkidsEDI for supporting our work #TacklingHolidayHunger and #ReducingInequalities 💚💜 Your support means so much - not just to our team, but to the families and children we support every day Thank you for making a real difference 🙌

The next Scottish Parliament election takes place on 7 May this year. Find out more about local constituencies, key dates, registering to vote and how to organise a postal vote: orlo.uk/Le5tt

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/N12nG

A statutory consultation is to be carried out on proposals to create three new specialist provisions for school children with Additional Support Needs (ASN). Find out more: orlo.uk/fC7Hh

Still time to apply 👇

FEBRUARY DAY 1 We started our short & sweet February Lunchclub with a visit from @scotfire_MELSB, lots of crafting & football coaching 🚒🎨⚽️ We had Red Pepper & Tomato pasta and lots of healthy snacks for lunch 🍝🍐 Thanks to: @cashforkidsEDI The Ponton Trust @connected_fa

A fantastic opportunity to join our team and provide our business support. myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/east-…

📢 You’re Invited to the Youth Council UK (YCUK) Pre-Launch Event! Join this Saturday to learn about the new national platform for youth voice & collaboration across the UK, celebrate progress, spotlight young people’s voices & hear from attendees. 👉 bit.ly/4sOmrts

A new framework setting out future plans for parks, greenspaces and other public open spaces was approved at a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, 20 January. The East Lothian Open Space Strategy 2026 reviewed their quality, quantity and accessibility. More info: orlo.uk/TJyhj

An extra sign-up window for our 2025/26 garden waste collection service will open on Mon, 2 Feb and run for two weeks. Permit applications can be made using a myeastlothian account on our website until the window closes at 4pm on Mon, 16 Feb. More info: orlo.uk/GnMeY

Our #HealthWalks are a great way to get more active - and there's probably one going on near you. Walks are short, social, low-level and led by trained volunteer Walk Leaders, so why not find your nearest walk below.

Our recycling centres at Dunbar, Kinwegar and North Berwick will each close temporarily for a short period while essential vehicle-mounted crane operations are carried out between Monday and Tuesday (19 and 20 January). We anticipate each closure lasting around 30 minutes.

East Lothian secondary pupils are to receive individual Chromebooks for learning in school and at home. The numbers of devices in primary schools is also set to increase. The move will increase access to technology, digital literacy and skills. More: orlo.uk/3QKyW

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from us all at Fa’side Connected Communites.

We’ve loved supporting this years festive provision in Fa’side. Huge thank you to everyone involved 🙏🙏

A reminder that festive hours will operate across a number of our services, including office opening times. All local area offices will close at 4pm on Wed, 24 Dec with payment desks closing at 12pm. The offices will reopen on Mon, 5 Jan. More info: orlo.uk/ypnLe