East Lothian Council8 hrs ago'Unprecedented resistance': The battle over North Berwick's parking metersThe picturesque East Lothian town has become a battleground between some residents and the local authority over parking charges.8 hrs ago5 days agoCouncil tax in East Lothian to rise 7.5% as budget approvedThe cross party budget was approved by a majority vote during the special council meeting on Tuesday. 5 days ago28 Jan 2026Giant sinkhole appears in Dunbar streetLamer Street has been closed since Friday as council workers try to fix the sinkhole.28 Jan 20269 Dec 2025Green light for parking charges in four East Lothian townsIt means Dunbar, Haddington, Musselburgh and Tranent are set for on-street and off-street charges.9 Dec 202511 Nov 2025East Lothian schools taken offline over virus alertAn investigation is launched after internet access was frozen for 16,000 pupils and teaching staff.11 Nov 202528 Aug 2025New council homes to be built - thanks to 85-year-old bequestSolicitor John Richardson left money to fund six new homes in Haddington when he died in 1940. 28 Aug 202529 Apr 2025Primary pupils told to use separate gender toiletsWallyford Primary School and Letham Mains Primary School will now have signs identifying the toilets as boys and girls.29 Apr 202518 Feb 2025East Lothian first to confirm 10% council tax hikeThe local authority has announced the double-digit increase as a nationwide freeze comes to an end.18 Feb 202529 Oct 2024Council to consult on demolishing theatre over RAAC fearsCampaigners want a replacement for the complex built on the same site after the local authority moved to demolish it.29 Oct 2024...
