East Lothian Council9 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 202430 Oct 2023North Berwick harbour badly damaged by huge wavesThe 400-year-old stone structure is left with a five-metre gap after being battered by tidal swells.30 Oct 202328 Sep 2023How can the chickens cross the road? An underpass?A farm in East Lothian has applied to build a dedicated tunnel for its free range chickens.28 Sep 202328 Feb 2023Council tax to rise by 7% in East LothianA charge will be introduced for collecting garden waste as part of efficiency saving measures.28 Feb 2023...
