Category: News & Updates
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East Lothian Direct Access Mental Health Support Line
East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership have launched a new single point of contact telephone line to access Mental Health Services in East Lothian. By calling 0330 790 6292, individuals (over 18 years) can now self-refer themselves into East Lothian’s range of mental health services. The mental health support telephone line is available Monday…
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Berwick Bank Windfarm consented
SSE Renewables received planning consent for Berwick Bank Offshore Wind Farm at the end of July. This makes landfall at Skateraw, with the onshore elements indicated in orange on the map above previously consented in principle by East Lothian Council.
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Crystal Rig Solar determination
With reference to the application dated 1 July 2024 made to the Scottish Ministers by Fred Olsen Renewables Limited under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 for consent to construct and operate the Crystal Rig Solar extension to Crystal Rig Wind Farm on land approximately 11 km south of Dunbar in East Lothian and…
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response to UK Government consultation
ELCC has submitted a response to the UK Government consultation on Community Benefits and Shared Ownership of Low Carbon Energy Infrastructure After the open meeting held in Innerwick on 14 July, we felt that emphasising the importance of building community should underpin all of the decision making set out in the working paper. You can…
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Beth’s blog – tools for partnerhip working
I write looking out at the Lammermuir Hills, waiting for the combine harvester to start work and watching the swallows darting about. As we get into the quieter summer holiday weeks, when there aren’t quite so many emails flying about, I am taking time to reflect on these first three months in post. What has…
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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…
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Energy Developments public meeting (May ’25) – Beth’s blog
I was delighted to have my first experience of one of the incredible East Lammermuir Energy Developments public meetings on the evening of Monday 19 May 2025 in Innerwick Village Hall. Representatives from renewables and transmission infrastructure developments, at various stages of planning or construction in the local area, took it in turns to present.…
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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…
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energy projects partnership manager Blog
Hello! My name is Beth Landon and I am the new Energy Projects Partnership Manager, covering the East Lammermuir Community Council Area. I have been in post for around three weeks and thought I’d introduce myself and give a bit of insight into what I’ve been getting up to so far in this new role.…