Browse earlier ELCC news and updates. The newest items appear first.
Dates shown are publication dates. Older posts may describe events or opportunities that have ended.
News and updates archive
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Springfield Solar Public Local Inquiry (PLI)
The Springfield Solar Farm and BESS proposal from Voltalia is subject to a Public Local Inquiry following an objection by East Lothian Council.
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Traffic & Travel drop-in — 20 October 2026
Drop in at Innerwick Old School / Outdoor Centre, 3–7pm on 20 October 2026, for updates and questions about energy-project construction traffic and travel.
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EGL1 application support webinar — 7 October 2026
Wednesday 7 October 2026, 12:30–1:30pm, online. Join Foundation Scotland’s application-support webinar for people and groups interested in EGL1 community benefit funding. Registration details are in the post.
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Do you have an idea that could benefit East Lammermuir?
EGL1 funding is open. Looking for help applying for Community Benefits funding?
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Allowing East Lammermuir’s Burns to Breathe
Jenny, East Lammermuir Catchment Development Officer with Sustaining Dunbar, explains how giving local burns more space can help wildlife and farmland, and where nature may need support to recover.
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Hedgerows: Branxton and Crystal Rig IV update, September 2026
This update records information published on 18 September 2026 about hedgerows and tree planting near energy-project works. Branxton substation and the C121 near Innerwick SP Energy Networks said it was reviewing detailed plans for road widening at the entrance to…
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Correction: Branxton BESS September drop-in cancelled
The previously announced late-September drop-in at Oldhamstocks Church was cancelled. The correction issued on 9 September 2026 did not confirm a replacement date. Zenobē had recently acquired the consented Branxton Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project and was preparing a…