Category: News & Updates
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Storm Éowyn Update 27/01/2025
A further update to our Communities and ELC colleagues in relation to the ongoing response to Storm Eowyn and the implications for East Lothian. Please feel free to share the content beyond the addressee list of this email. The ELC Incident Response Group (IRG) met at 16:00 today, SPEN give an update on Power outages…
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Storm Éowyn Update
Over the last 24 hours The above is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of the work that has been carried out by ELC and partners over the last 24 hours. Every ELC service have stepped up, around the clock, in support of the response efforts. We will continue to work through the…
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Storm Darragh (Met Office) Update
East Lothian is currently covered by a medium impact, yellow warning for wind from 6am tomorrow (Saturday) to 6am on Sunday. The warning covers strong winds associated with Storm Darragh likely leading to impacts to the transport sector, while the strong winds are also likely to bring disruption to utilities and potentially dangerous conditions and…
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Planning consent granted for Branxton Substation
East Lothian Council Planning Committee unanimously voted to grant consent for this keystone development at their meeting held 5 November. 27 residents submitted a total of 61 objections to the scheme. Two local residents and the Community Council spoke in objection at the committee but did not win the day. The notice of planning consent…
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Local Place Coordinator post Vacancy
Local Place Coordinator – Energy Projects (East Lammermuir) We have worked with SPEN and SSE to agree that Foundation Scotland will host a coordinator post to bring together the perspectives of the council, the developers, and the community – in particular ensuring that community views are appropriately considered. Click here to see the full job…
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Electric cargo bike trial
Are you interested in trialling an electric cargo bike with your family, for free? The Tern GSD can carry two children and a load of shopping in large pannier bags. Sustaining Dunbar will be loaning the bike to community members for four week periods. For questions or more information, contact simon@sustainingdunbar.org
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How to Report Odours from Oxwellmains Incinerator
Smells from the Viridor Incinerator at Oxwellmains? People with concerns about are encouraged to report their concerns to Viridor and to SEPA, details below: Viridor Viridor management email contact to be used to report or enquire about odours: tracey.samson@viridor.com SEPA SEPA Pollution Hotline: 0800-807060 Report Environmental Events to SEPA: https://www2.sepa.org.uk/environmentalevents SEPA General enquiries can be…
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Springfield Solar Farm Consultation: Last Chance to Have Your Say
The first consultation on the proposed Springfield Solar Farm project remains open until Tuesday 17th September. Feedback is very important to help inform the project’s next steps. The project team invites all stakeholders to view the consultation materials at the consultation site below: The Springfield Solar Farm project consultation website where you can view all…
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LORRIES IN OUR LANES
You are invited to attend the “Lorries in our Lanes” public meeting. Tuesday 13th August 7pm- 8pm Innerwick Village Hall With the increase in construction traffic on our local road network, it is important we know what is working well and what is not. This is an opportunity for you to provide your feedback at…