East Lothian residents may face 10 per cent council tax hike
Dec 6, 2024 · At the time, a council spokesperson stressed that it would be reviewed ahead of next year’s budget setting. READ MORE: East Lothian Council budget: Ten per cent council tax rise due in 2025. On Wednesday evening, Councillor Norman Hampshire, East Lothian Council leader, welcomed the decision to lift the council tax freeze and said it was too early to say how much it would need to go up to ...
Torness Power Station to continue generating until 2030
Dec 4, 2024 · It will also help limit the UK’s dependence on gas, with a further 15TWh of output displacing about 3.1bn cubic metres of gas, the equivalent of 20 liquified natural gas (LNG) tankers. READ MORE: Claim of universal local support for new Torness power station
Tim's Tales: Our family Christmas tree full of stories
Dec 10, 2024 · The laughter we have putting up this beloved old tree has become part of our Christmas routine. But once it’s up, it needs to be decorated. The decorations it bears have been collected over many years and have been added to each Christmas.
Two East Lothian councillors cleared of wrongdoing
Dec 10, 2024 · The ESC found that it was "not unusual" for civic-minded individuals to be members of the same groups within the same town. Although the councillor had a social relationship with a member of the group, the ESC advised that this relationship was not "so significant" to have impacted the councillor's discussions or decision-making.
Two million journeys at East Lothian train stations
Dec 1, 2024 · Visitor numbers to seven of the eight county stations showed an increase, with only Drem featuring a slight decrease. The busiest station was North Berwick, which saw 559,924 visitors between April 2023 and March this year, compared with 460,674 over the 12 months prior – an increase of 21.5 per cent.
Musselburgh woman threatened 'another Dunblane' in TikTok rant
Dec 9, 2024 · A MUSSELBURGH woman has been described as “despicable” after she threatened to carry out “another Dunblane” by blowing up two county high schools during an online rant.
Further charges against Trump lawyers and aide over 2020 fake …
Dec 10, 2024 · There are pending charges related to the fake electors scheme in state and federal courts in Arizona, Michigan, Nevada and Georgia. Federal prosecutors, investigating Mr Trump’s conduct related to the January 6 2021 US Capitol riot, said the fake electors scheme originated in Wisconsin.
East Lothian community groups recognised for their efforts
Dec 10, 2024 · A full list of entrants and their achievements can be found on the Keep Scotland Beautiful website.. Juliette Camburn, senior community initiatives officer with Keep Scotland Beautiful, said: "Every year we welcome our fantastic It’s Your Neighbourhood groups and celebrate their remarkable achievements.
MSP encourages people to take part in Christmas Jumper Day
Dec 10, 2024 · The annual fundraiser is set to take place on Thursday, December 12. Mr Whitfield said: "Everyone can take part in Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day on December 12 to support children across the globe.
Dunbar: Sign for housing described as 'complete overkill'
Nov 28, 2024 · It is not the first time that the housing developer has attracted criticism for its signs in the area. In August, it was described as a "bit rude" by Councillor Cher Cassini after putting up a 12-foot sign on land that it did not own.