A new report sets out progress in delivering on the actions and commitments in East Lothian Council’s Climate Change Strategy 2020-2025. Read more: orlo.uk/qmaDd

Garden waste (brown bin) collections will be fortnightly from July. Households will need a permit to continue using the garden waste service; permits cost £35 annually. Registration remains open until 6 May 2024. Find out more and register: orlo.uk/bJ0oP

If you use an individual or company to uplift waste for you, you MUST check they're properly registered. If someone dumps your waste illegally, it remains your responsibility. It's easy to check their status before you hire anyone, on the SEPA website:
orlo.uk/4o6G5

East Lothian has an excellent number of outdoor play opportunities for children, a new report highlights. Play Scotland undertook an assessment of council-owned or managed formal public outdoor play spaces, making a number of recommendations. Read more: orlo.uk/IzUo5

Beautiful displays of colour - the result of bulb planting in the Dunbar area through the Nature Networks initiative.

We're recruiting craft apprentices:

Apprentice joiner x 2
Apprentice electrician x 3
Apprentice roofer x 1
Apprentice painter x 1

Applicants can apply for one of the apprenticeships. They MUST live in East Lothian.

Closing date 05/04/24.

More: orlo.uk/Bun20

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We’ve introduced a #LowEmissionZone in the city, and enforcement will start in June. Cars, vans, buses and lorries which meet the emissions standards will still be able to drive into the LEZ - you don’t need an electric car. Find out more edinburgh.gov.uk/lezemissionsta…

We're looking for a new Head Teacher to lead Pencaitland Primary School. Could you be the perfect fit for this village primary school which benefits from an enthusiastic and committed staff team and supportive parents? Apply online before 5 May. More: orlo.uk/ExhHz

Reuse Scotland SCIO's shed within North Berwick Recycling Centre is no longer available. However, they will continue to take donations at 19-21 Station Hill, North Berwick or at Unit 2 Countess Crescent, Dunbar.

Our Road Services Team secured over £2.5m in external funding last year to support walking, cycling, electric vehicle infrastructure and associated activities. Read more: orlo.uk/Ap2kE

Sixteen nights of resurfacing works on the #A1 near East Linton commence 7 May.

The northbound carriageway will be renewed on sections north of Tyne Bridge and then west of Monksmuir.

Details:
bearscot.com/a1-northbound-…

We are assisting East Lothian Council - latest info, news & events with the recruitment of their Head of Corporate Support who will play an integral role in the smooth and efficient running of the council. For further info visit eastlothian.gov.uk/chief-officer or call us on 020 7976 3311 for an informal conversation

👏Our Apr-Aug What’s On guide is on our website now! A warm welcome awaits you to a season of great entertainment at our venues in #EastLothian 👉 thebrunton.co.uk/media/lkxfvk3z…

Warmer weather following a wet, mild winter and heavy rainfall means that there will be fast growth in grassed areas. Our teams are working as quickly as possible on maintenance and grass cutting of open spaces, sports pitches and recreational areas when ground conditions allow.

To celebrate 10 years of the John Muir Way, an exhibition showing photographs along the route, by Sharon McMenemy-Khan, is on John Muir's Birthplace til Sunday 28 April. This Sunday 21 April, you can meet the artist & join a Ranger-led walk around Muir's Dunbar orlo.uk/AhFR4

Garden waste (brown bin) collections will be fortnightly from July. Households will need a permit to continue using the garden waste service; permits cost £35 annually. Registration for the service is open until 6 May 2024. Find out more and register: orlo.uk/ttk6g

East Lothian & Midlothian projects have benefited from more than £400k from the Tyne & Esk Community Led Local Development Programme over the past 2 years. Some groups got together to celebrate their success and to help shape the future of the grant fund. orlo.uk/NUt1l