East Lothian Council29 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 202316 Jun 2022Bird flu confirmed in Bass Rock gannet colonySamples were taken from hundreds of dead birds found on East Lothian beaches.16 Jun 202225 Oct 2021Council leader dies after long illnessWillie Innes was one of East Lothian's longest-serving councillors having been first elected in 1988.25 Oct 2021
