East Lammermuir is at the rural edge of East Lothian within the Dunbar and East Linton Ward and includes the villages of Innerwick, Oldhamstocks, Spott and Stenton. Multiple net zero projects are being planned in the area and the East Lammermuir community is determined to work with developers and transmission owners to make sure the area is left better than it is now, once any new infrastructure is built and functioning. 

To achieve this there is an acute need for effective coordination between the local community, developers, transmission owners, and East Lothian Council. Partnership working is needed to balance these multiple perspectives, in particular ensuring that community views are appropriately considered at all stages of the development process for energy-related infrastructure proposed or in operation in the area. Partnership working is essential to fulfil the vision of East Lammermuir being a better place as a result of the energy developments, as set out in the East Lammermuir Local Place Plan.

The purpose of this pioneering role is to facilitate collaboration between the partners (developers, transmission owners, East Lothian Council, and the East Lammermuir communities). The Energy Projects Partnership Manager‘s remit is to:

Bring a focus on Net Gain for East Lammermuir including community benefits and potential community ownership opportunities, as well as a lasting legacy of improvements across and beyond the local area.  

Act as an independent intermediary to facilitate knowledge sharing between the communities, developers, and East Lothian Council. 

Identify practicable opportunities for joined-up working between developers and other stakeholders to minimise local disruption and maximise benefits. 

Enable local groups, including the community Traffic and Biodiversity Liaison Groups to input and influence on these aspects of proposed energy developments. 

Set up and implement effective systems and processes for managing information, delivering timely communications and collating feedback pertaining to the cumulative impact of the different energy projects. 

The role is being funded by SPEN and SSE Renewables for a three-year period in the first instance.

The role is hosted by Foundation Scotland and reports to a Steering Group composed of representatives from East Lammermuir Community Council, SPEN, SSE Renewables, Fred. Olsen Renewables and East Lothian Council. 

You can find out information about all proposed, in planning, consented and constructed developments on the East Lammermuir Developments website

Contact Beth Landon: beth@elep.scot

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You can find out information about all proposed, in planning, consented and constructed developments on the East Lammermuir Developments website