East Lammermuir Community Council

Tag: Dunbar

  • EGL1 construction park-and-ride at Spott Road: September 2026 update

    METLEN’s planned park-and-ride facility within Dunbar Business Park, Spott Road. The facility was planned to provide 261 parking spaces for construction workers, who would travel by bus to and from METLEN’s converter-station construction site at Oxwellmains. It was expected to be in use for three years once complete.

  • Beth’s Blog – About a path

    Beth’s Blog – About a path

    In an area impacted by multiple energy projects, a community’s aspirations for their place are not just something which can be advanced through community benefits, but something which should be considered at all stages of the lifecycle of the energy developments. Take active travel for instance. Getting about safely by bike, walking and horse riding…

  • Community Transport Survey

    Community Transport Survey

    East Lammermuir Community Council, in partnership with the East Lothian Climate Hub, are seeking views of local residents across East Lammermuir and surrounds, and people who work in the area, to help us better understand your transport needs. The East Lammermuir Local Place Plan identifies the community ask that a public or community transport service should be re-introduced to link…

  • The Community Carroteers are here!

    The Community Carroteers are here!

    Free Delivery Service in East Lammermuir and Dunbar area. Brought to you by The Community Carrot – Dunbar’s community owned greengrocer and whole foods shop.Do you live in the area and: Then let the Community Carroteers bring some crunchy cheer to your doorstep!To find out more get in touch with Danielle at volunteer@communitycarrot.scot or 07930…

  • Parking in Dunbar

    Do you park your vehicle in Dunbar – Council consultation on proposed parking charges. Please come and see us at the Dunbar Town House Museum & Gallery on 22nd May.The event will run from 2pm to 4.30pm and from 6pm to 8.30pm.The consultation will be running between 5th May and 16th June 2025. Please take…

  • GET SUPPORT WITH HEARING LOSS

    GET SUPPORT WITH HEARING LOSS

    RNID’s friendly volunteers are here to support you with:• NHS hearing aid maintenance (recommended every 4-6 months).• Information on hearing loss and tinnitus• How to access support and services in your area• How to do a hearing check – screening tool suitable for people who think they may have hearing loss. We now have free…

  • ‘East L Go’ DRT 131 pilot ends

    ‘East L Go’ DRT 131 pilot ends

    Please be aware that East Lothian’s pilot ‘East L Go’ DRT 131 service between Dunbar and Oldhamstocks ended on Friday 19 July. This was a funded pilot scheme to allow us to trial a new form of transport provision, originally over a three month period. Information gathered during this pilot will help East Lothian Council’s…

  • East L Go – Service Growth

    East L Go – Service Growth

    356 users signed up since 11th March 2024 The East L Go service launched on 11th March 2024 covering the areas of Oldhamstocks, Dunglas, Bilsdean, Innerwick, Thorntonloch, Skateraw and Broxburn into Dunbar.  Initially available as a phone only service for one week, while Liftango, the technology provider, completed the platform setup of the passenger app.…

  • On Demand Bus Service

    New On Demand Buss Service fully live. First 100 chargeable rides are FREE!! All Transport Scotland concessionary fares using the National Entitlement card and Young Persons Under 22 cards accepted. Use it or loose it! DRT Route 131 is a Demand Responsive Transport 3-month trial from funding from the community bus fund, using 17-seater low…

  • New (Dial a) Bus Service

    New (Dial a) Bus Service

    You spoke – and the council can help! Coming to a place near you shortly. The East Lammermuir Local Place Plan Survey found that a top priority for local people is better public transport. (See elcc.scot for more details) East Lothian Council has agreed to fund a trial Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) operation, using a…

  • Proposed ‘on-demand’ Community Bus

    A significant proportion of people responding to the East Lammermuir Local Place Plan survey identified a responsive bus service as something they would use if it were available.   A three-month trial of a new ‘on-demand’ bus service has been agreed, linking Oldhamstocks, Dunglass, Bilsdean, Innerwick, Thorntonloch, Skateraw and Broxburn to Dunbar: The start date is not yet…