Category: News & Updates
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Prepare and Be Aware Flood Resilience Campaign
SEPA’s new flood campaign has been developed to support people and communities to be better prepared for flooding this winter.
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Update on Springfield Public Legal Inquiry
Reporters ruling on the proposed Bowshiel Solar Farm in the Scottish Borders, relating to Springfield Solar in East Lammermuir
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BRAX BESS Innerwick Storage Webinar
How does Innerwick Storage relate to the consented BraxBESS application and site south of Innerwick. Webinar Oct 22nd
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SPRINGFIELD SOLAR & BESS – Consultation events
Opportunity to comment before 30th October on additional information relating to the Springfield application. (Lammermuir Alliance)
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Newlands Hill Public Local Inquiry (PLI) Gifford date
Community Hearing – Newlands Hill wind farm proposal subject to Public Local Inquiry
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Energy Projects Traffic and Travel Drop-in event
Energy Projects Traffic & Travel Drop-in event Innerwick, Tuesday pm 20th October 2026
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Our Hedgerows
Help restore hedgerows in East Lammermuir! Join local volunteers to plant, survey and rejuvenate hedgerows, supporting wildlife and connecting habitats. No experience is needed – training will be provided. Enjoy time outdoors and make a difference locally.
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Reminder: Crystal Rig funding deadline — Thursday 15 October
Applying to the Crystal Rig community benefit fund? Submit by Thursday 15 October for consideration at the November decision meeting.
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Funding of up to £5,000 to help take your ideas forward
Up to £5,000 to explore your ideas about food, nature or climate and gather evidence for future funding. Individuals and groups can apply – you don’t need to be constituted.
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Energy Projects updates
Dunbar BESS and Pitcox BESS planning updates, and build milestone for EGL1.
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Coming soon — an improved ELCC website
We’re preparing an improved ELCC website to make it easier to find local news, community information, funding opportunities and ways to get involved. More details coming soon.
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Help with heating costs and home energy efficiency
Information about a free Home Energy Scotland webinar for private landlords and tenants, and support from Advice Direct Scotland for households struggling with oil or LPG heating costs.