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Riders and horses of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment enjoyed some downtime this morning at Yellowcraig after recent ceremonial duties in Edinburgh and before returning to their home barracks in London.
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URGENT - please note: all East Lothian Council primary and secondary schools, and local authority nurseries and specialist provision, will be CLOSED today (Wednesday), due to weather conditions.
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The result of the Ward 2 Preston/Seton/Gosford by-election is that Colin Yorkston, Scottish Labour Party has been duly elected to serve on East Lothian Council
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Video: the historic arrival of the first passenger service at new East Linton Station
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SCHOOLS UPDATE: All East Lothian Council schools, nurseries & specialist education provision will remain CLOSED to pupils on Friday, 2 March, due to adverse weather.
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SEVERE WEATHER/SCHOOLS UPDATE: All East Lothian Council schools, nurseries and specialist education provision will remain closed to pupils tomorrow (Thursday, 1 March). A Met Office Red Warning for snow is in place. Further updates will be provided here when available.
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Lesley Brown has been named preferred candidate for the role of East Lothian Council’s new Head of Education and Children’s Services:
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The result for the East Lothian Constituency is: SNP gain. Kenny MacAskill duly elected.
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If you're heading to a local beach this weekend please follow the advice on this sign spotted at Gullane beach ...
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Meet Karen! Since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, she has played a leading role in establishing and overseeing our six Children’s Hubs – providing childcare for key workers and support for vulnerable children. Read her story:
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The Amenity Services gardening team in North Berwick have created a very topical bedding display in the Lodge Grounds.
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All East Lothian Council schools, nurseries and specialist education provision will re-open tomorrow (Monday). Transport providers will contact parents directly if any issues collecting pupils from more isolated rural areas (outwith towns & villages) due to road conditions.
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We will deliver free school meals to the home of any pupil who receives them but is having to self-isolate. Simply call or email your school office to arrange a delivery. Please do not visit the school building.
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This pic from rural East Lothian gives a sense of the work around the clock to get the county moving again. Progress has been made although it is snowing again at the moment. Huge thanks to farmers, local groups and individuals for their massive efforts in our towns and villages.
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Following the First Minister's announcement yesterday we will provide an update on what this means for East Lothian's schools as soon as we can this week.
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Thanks to staff based at Wallyford Primary who have prepared more than 360 bags for the free school meals service in Musselburgh cluster area. This week more than 4,700 lunches have been prepared and delivered across the county.
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East Lothian Council Leader, Cllr Willie Innes, sadly passed away on Sunday 24th October after a long illness. Our thoughts are with his family & friends at this time. Tributes from colleagues & details on leaving messages of condolence are on our website
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We’re working to ensure children & young people who are eligible for free school meals can continue to enjoy healthy lunches while schools are closed. We’re arranging doorstep deliveries & making lunches available for those attending our Children’s Hubs.
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Good news for cyclists in Musselburgh as
@ELCouncil
finished work to open the 'electric bridge' in the town as a cycleway. Cyclists are advised to use this route over the Esk leaving the footbridge for pedestrian use only.
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Whilst clearing footpaths in Tranent one of our team went to collect shopping for a local gentleman
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Meet David, who is a Learning Technologist helping to support our schools through the use of online technologies. His work has been vital during the coronavirus outbreak to ensure learning continues. Read more:
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Amenity Services team in Dunbar have created a colourful summer bedding display thanking key workers.
For keen gardeners the plants used include Echeverias, Pyrethrum, Sedum pachyclados, Senecio serpens, lobelia, petunias, begonias, saxifrage, alyssum and senecio
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Thank you to the many community groups and individuals who are helping clear access routes to schools, school playgrounds and other community facilities across the county. An update on schools will be posted on Sunday.
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A big thanks to users for their support, patience and understanding since our Recycling Centres re-opened last week. Thanks also to our Waste and Roads teams for their hard work in getting the facilities up and running.
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One of our crews out collecting household waste. Our teams are observing Government and health guidelines around hygiene and social distancing to continue providing this essential service. We're grateful for their work and the support from our communities
#stayhome
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Rainbow flag flies above the Town House in Haddington🌈
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Meet Paul 👋 he leads on equality and inclusion and school sport competition in East Lothian. Just recently, he was part of the project to give children from low income families or children in looked-after accommodation free access to all Active Schools activities.
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Thank you for sharing this Chris and we'll pass your comments onto the team responsible for sowing and managing...
#biodiversity
Every council across the U.K. should aspire to this - it’s beautiful and productive and what people want from a new normal for wildlife and the environment . Top work Musselburgh !
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East Lothian’s coastal car parks and children’s play areas are to close temporarily with immediate effect. The decision was taken due to the escalating challenges posed by the Coronavirus outbreak. Read more:
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Suzanne Ritchie, a teacher at North Berwick High School, has been named ‘German Teacher of the Year’ by the German Embassy in London. The award recognises her dedication to teaching and support of the German language. More:
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A big thanks to all our teachers and education colleagues at a time of disruption to lessons in the classroom. IT is being used to stay in touch with many of our pupils - and assist with learning remotely.
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Snow blowing and ploughing road clearance work continues in the Lammermuirs. The roads are very narrow due to the banked snow on each side and there are no safe turning or parking spaces. Please observe advice notices - access for residents only.
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East Lothian result: Change UK 679, Conservative 4635,
Labour 3986, Lib Dem 5079, Scottish Green 3095, SNP 10992, The Brexit Party
4481, UKIP 532, Gordon Edgar 99, Ken Parke 34. There were 81 rejected ballot papers.
#EUelections2019
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Big shout out to canteen staff, here at Sanderson's Wynd Primary, and drivers, who are continuing to prepare and deliver school meals services for Children's Hubs and free school meal provision.
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Some pics from Dunbar where our Amenity Services team is in action helping to keep the local area clean while following national distancing advice. Thanks guys!
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Over the past two weekends a total of 1020 tonnes of garden waste was uplifted from households across East Lothian for composting by Forth Resource Management. We hope to provide an update regarding future brown bin collections in due course.
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A big thanks to our Amenity Services teams including here in Musselburgh, who are working hard to empty bins and keep the local area clean while following national distancing advice.
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Please respect East Lothian’s environment and don’t leave litter...
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Wildflowers out in bloom in and around North Berwick!
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Meet Katie 👋 She not only manages North Berwick Community Centre, she is also aiming to reduce poverty and help improve the lives of people in the area. Katie started the Kindness Co-operative and many local families now have access to healthy meals, fuel-top ups and much more.
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When schools were closed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Children’s Hubs were set up to provide emergency learning and childcare, for example to help key worker parents and carers. Thanks to everyone who made this happen! Read more:
#makeadifference
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From tomorrow - Monday 2 November - East Lothian will be in Covid-19 protection level 3 . A reminder of what we need to follow to help reduce the spread of the virus.
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We're all excited about staff and pupils moving into the new Wallyford Primary School two weeks today. The teams have been working hard on the final stages and it's looking great!
@wallyfordps
@hubsoutheast
@morrisonbuilds
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New MSP for East Lothian Constituency, Paul McLennan gives his acceptance speech
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In support of people affected by the ongoing power cut in the Athelstaneford area, a Salvation Army mobile unit is parked outside the village hall. On a cold November afternoon, local residents can pop along to collect water, hot drinks & fill flasks to take home/for neighbours.
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Councillors today agreed a motion to remove charges for the burial of children under the age of 18 with immediate effect. The council also agreed to make representations to the Scottish Government for such charges in Scotland to be met from central resources.
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We’re installing chargepoints in all East Lothian towns and villages, making it easier for you to
#MakeADifference
by switching to an electric car
#ScotClimateWeek
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An update on our six Children’s Hubs which were opened to provide emergency learning and childcare for key workers:
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Each year 2 ha of wildflower seed are sown in and around our towns and villages
#helpingBiodiversity
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Thanks to all our teams working hard on the frontline to keep everyone safe and clear snow, including Amenity Services here in Dunbar.
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As the days get longer and people begin to enjoy going outdoors again please be aware of impacts that plastic litter can have on our environment. The release of balloons and sky lanterns from council owned and managed land is not permitted.
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A large crowd gathered on Haddington's Court Street at lunchtime as the Proclamation of King Charles III was read by Provost John McMillan.
The Provost is pictured alongside Chief Executive Monica Patterson, Council Leader Norman Hampshire and Lord-Lieutenant Roderick Urquhart.
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New 'pop-up' cycle route to be created between Prestonpans and Cockenzie as part of temporary Spaces for People measures to support public health during Covid-19 pandemic recovery phases.
@SustransScot
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Good morning East Lothian.
On this Easter weekend please continue to follow government advice and stay home and only go out locally for essential shopping, medicine or exercise.
#StayAtHomeSaveLives
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East Lothian Council's planning committee today refused permission for a care village at North Berwick and a McDonalds drive-thru in Musselburgh
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The Dunbar bear has arrived! Sculptor Andy Scott welcomed his latest work to its new home ....
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Just a few minutes until the
@TourofBritain
crosses into East Lothian. Fantastic artwork by
@Saltoun_Primary
to welcome the riders!
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As more lockdown restrictions are eased and businesses re-open their doors, we're launching a new campaign - Stay Safe, Support Local, Love East Lothian. Whatever products or services you need, you’re very likely to find them here
#LoveEastLothian
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Our Amenity Services team prioritised essential works in recent weeks including burials, litter management & flytipping removal on public land
Their work is now expanding to include cutting of public grass areas & appropriate social distancing guidelines will be maintained.
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Council Leader Norman Hampshire joins Transport Minister Fiona Hyslop, county MSP Paul McLennan and ScotRail MD Alex Hynes at opening of East Linton Station. A very special and historic occasion for the village.
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Our teams have continued to work as hard as possible with a focus on East Lothian’s priority routes. But it has been a difficult night and conditions likely to remain challenging in hours ahead.
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Congratulations to six East Lothian ‘In Bloom’ groups - winners in Beautiful Scotland awards organised by environmental charity, Keep Scotland Beautiful.
@ELCouncil
also won for 'highest standard of horticulture in public open spaces'. 🌷 🌻 🌺
More:
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Meet Stefan 👋 A Primary 5 teacher at Stoneyhill Primary School, he was recently awarded one of Edinburgh Evening News 'Local Heroes Award' as ‘Teacher of the Year’ for his ‘immense patience and ability to tailor lessons for children with additional support needs'.
#meetusweds
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Scottish rugby legend and Motor Neurone Disease (MND) campaigner Doddie Weir
@DoddieWeir5
visited Dunbar Grammar School yesterday to receive a cheque from the school’s Charity Committee for his
@MNDoddie5
foundation:
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Meet Mhairi! Mhairi is Headteacher at Wallyford Primary School and co-leading one of our Children's Hubs. While the current outbreak has changed how learning is being delivered, the commitment to supporting families remains as strong as ever.
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A partnership between schools in Finland and Scotland has been announced after Finnish educationalists said they were keen to learn from successes in Scottish schools. Seven schools from East Lothian involved
@gtcs
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Important information regarding brown bin / garden waste collection. An interim collection will be carried out on weekends of 2/3 May and 9/10 May - full details online:
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The civic flag of East Lothian flies proudly as a group of council employees and friends scale Mount Kilimanjaro. The recent expedition was undertaken in aid of Cancer Research UK and in the memory of former colleague Vera Cameron.
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To make it easier for you to find out information about how Coronavirus is affecting East Lothian Council services we have gathered together info on a dedicated web page giving the latest council updates & links to national updates & advice. Please share!
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While we are making progress clearing snow, conditions remain challenging. This is due to the volume of snowfall & low temperature. Teams from around council have been working hard to clear footways in town centres and we are looking to make further progress over the weekend.
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Craig Hoy, Scottish Unionist and Conservative Party candidate has won the Haddington and Lammermuir by election
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Meet Mark! Part of the Active School Team who are providing an exciting and varied range of activities supporting the Children's Hubs.
Read the full story online:
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The brown bin/garden waste service will resume across East Lothian from Monday, 29 June on an interim monthly basis. The dates for collections have been revised and are now available to view online. Read more:
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The scene this evening from the banks of the River Tyne in Haddington where the historic Nungate Bridge is lit red ahead of this weekend's remembrance events across East Lothian
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A COVID-19 booster vaccination centre is to be set-up within Haddington Corn Exchange. Read more:
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So far we have used more than 7,000t of salt treating roads/footways & refilling grit bins which is even more than during The Beast from the East period in 2017/18 & our gritters have travelled combined distance of nearly 100,000km – or Edinburgh to New York and back 10 times!
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Resilient community groups have been provided with stocks of branded high-vis vests to raise awareness of the vital tasks they are carrying out. Volunteers across the county are carrying out essential tasks for their neighbours and fellow residents.
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Double 'assault' on Beast from the East in Tranent this morning ...
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The vaccination at Haddington Corn Exchange are all set for Christmas Eve - the are administering COVID boosters until 4.30pm. They are closed on Christmas Day & Boxing Day before re-opening on the 27th. You can drop in or book appointments online -
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East Lothian Council's Countryside Rangers Service have arranged the erection of a new handrail at the stairs on the cliff top trail at Dunbar which has been welcomed by people enjoying this popular walk.
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Waste services crews thanked for extra support. One-off weekend collections of garden waste appreciated by councillors and householders.
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Thanks to all teams who staffed our Children's Hubs over Easter - led by our Active Schools colleagues - helping to meet learning and childcare needs of key workers. There were a range of fun-filled activities including obstacle courses, Easter egg hunts and other challenges!
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ELC has teamed up with
@NB_Distillery
to help protect frontline staff keeping essential services running during the Coronavirus crisis. NB Gin, based in North Berwick, is producing a hand sanitiser which the council is now distributing to colleagues.
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The four recycling centres in Dunbar, North Berwick, Macmerry and Kinwegar, by Wallyford will re-open on 1 June 2020. New guidelines to protect service users and staff will be in place. Check online for full details:
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A member of the Connected Communities team dropping off supplies of
#freeperiod
products with a local resilience group so they can be distributed to households during lockdown.
#essentialsupport
#socialdistancing
@ConnectedComEL
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Meet David 👋 , a Chemistry Teacher at Dunbar Grammar has been working with East Lothian Works and Skills Development Scotland to close the gap between the classroom and the STEM workplace, by giving young people earlier exposure to working in a professional science lab. ⚗️
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Meet Amy! Amy works on the My Place project which involves housing care experienced young people with peer flatmates, and is writing a home and belonging strategy for care experienced people in East Lothian. Find out more:
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Social distancing guidelines for 2 and 4 legged walkers in North Berwick!
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There's been a huge amount of effort by teams to clear pathways. Thanks to parents & residents for assistance. Please be aware of surface conditions & low temperature. Ensure children have appropriate footwear/dressed to conditions. Children should go straight into school.
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Please respect the countryside if out and about. When walking or cycling, keep to paths or field edges & avoid growing crops. Make sure your dog is under close control at all times. Dogs must always be kept on lead when near livestock and not be allowed to chase deer or sheep.
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Six East Lothian primary schools will welcome new Head Teachers in the coming months: Gullane, Humbie and Saltoun, Musselburgh Burgh, St Gabriel's R.C., Whitecraig and Yester. Find out more about the appointments:
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East Lothian in figures...registered voters: 81,600; No. of postal votes issued: 16,244; % turnout 71.8.
#GE2019
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An exciting day in Ormiston with the official opening of East Lothian’s first specialist track for biking & skateboarding. Congratulations to Friends of Ormiston Park for their hard work in making this a reality:
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Returning Officer, Monica Patterson announces the successful candidate for the East Lothian Constituency is Paul McLennan, SNP
#SPE2021
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The official opening of the new A1 junction at Queen Margaret University this morning marks the end of a major civil engineering project which includes new northbound on and off slip-roads and a new roundabout.
@QMUniversity
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