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02/11/2026

This year's consultation for council tenants on a proposed rent increase for 2027-28 is open until 15 November. Your views will help councillors take a decision at next year's budget setting meeting, and will help us identify what your priorities are in our Housing Service and how your rent is spent. https://orlo.uk/r4xY1

02/11/2026

A new active travel route to provide safer and more accessible walking, wheeling and cycling between Prestonpans and West Pans is set to begin construction in the New Year.
Made possible by £1.5 million in funding from the Scottish Government, the project being undertaken by us will improve connections to local communities, services, public transport and the wider active travel network.
Alongside this work, improvements will take place within Levenhall village to widen the pavements and create better crossing points for pedestrians.
Since its inception in 2024, the scheme has evolved following extensive engagement with residents, businesses, community groups, and public transport operators.
Feedback received during consultation helped shape the final design, with particular attention given to maintaining bus access, minimising impacts on traffic, preserving local views and ensuring the route is suitable for people of all ages and abilities.
More info: https://orlo.uk/X75ie

02/11/2026

An extra sign-up window for our 2026/27 garden waste collection service opened today (Monday, 2 November).
Residents can use a myeastlothian account on our website to apply for a permit until the window closes at 4pm on Monday, 16 November.
This opportunity has been created to allow residents who didn’t sign up during this year’s window - which operated from 11 May until 6 July - to join the current service.
Anyone signing up will benefit from fortnightly collections commencing on 11 January 2027 and running until 27 August 2027 at a cost of £40 for a permit.
Householders will have to sign up again for the 2027/28 service when the standard window opens in May 2027 for all residents.
More info: https://orlo.uk/0IMl3

30/10/2026

Under our Low Cost Home Ownership scheme, we have 24 flats for sale in partnership with Taylor Wimpey at Belhaven Way, Dunbar.
These are 2 bed (3 person) flats at a fixed price of £165k.
Strict criteria apply including a local connection. The property must be your main residence and cannot be rented or sub-let.
More details https://orlo.uk/1aFfd

30/10/2026

This year's Landlord Report to Tenants has now been published, showing how East Lothian Council is performing as a social landlord.

Highlights include a high level of tenant satisfaction with the Housing Service and 100% compliance with essential safety checks.

You can read the full news article and the full report on our website https://orlo.uk/POmzK

30/10/2026

Looking for a roofer or someone to repair a fence following the recent bad weather?
Please check out a list of Trusted Traders on our website at https://orlo.uk/KFsTv and never hire someone who calls at your door uninvited.
All Trusted Traders have agreed to trade fairly and signed up to a Code of Practice.
The Code covers:

• transparent procedures for quoting and carrying out work
• only charging a fair and reasonable price
• ensuring staff are adequately trained
• dealing with complaints promptly
• the dispute resolution process

Trading Standards Trusted Traders have been vetted by East Lothian Trading Standards and the scheme is supported by Police Scotland and Citizens Advice Scotland.

29/10/2026

Householders are reminded that an extra sign-up window for our 2026/27 garden waste collection service will open this Monday (2 November).
Permit applications can be made using a myeastlothian account on our website until the window closes at 4pm on Monday, 16 November.
This opportunity has been created to allow residents who didn’t sign up during this year’s window - which operated from 11 May until 6 July - to join the current service.
Anyone signing up will benefit from fortnightly collections commencing on 11 January 2027 and running until 27 August 2027 at a cost of £40 for a permit.
Households will have to sign up again for the 2027/28 service when the standard window opens in May 2027 for all residents.
More info: https://orlo.uk/WXkWP

29/10/2026

A commercial premises suitable for retail or office use is available for lease in Gullane.
The Old Smiddy, a B-listed stone building on Main Street, was most recently used as a shop.
Offers over £6,600 per year are invited.
For further info please visit https://orlo.uk/48nYd or email [email protected]
Invest East Lothian

28/10/2026

Council has agreed the next steps for a potential East Lothian Visitor Levy.

At a full Council meeting this week, members considered a report that set out the findings from a recent 12 week period of consultation, as well as findings from earlier research and engagement work.

It was agreed that more research will be carried out, including economic analysis and an independent review before a further report is brought to Council, at which point a decision will be taken on whether or not to introduce a levy.

https://orlo.uk/4UNoq

28/10/2026

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East Lothian Council, John Muir House, Brewery Park
Haddington
EH413HA

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+441620827827

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https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/contact

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