ELC Schools Questionnaire

East Lothian Council’s vision is to develop a modern, safe, sustainable learning estate that enhances and supports communities while improving the lives of families equally no matter what area they are in. They are undertaking a pre-consultation activity which will help to inform a review of the Learning Estate. 

An online survey has been created to gather views from the community. This feedback will help inform how they move forward with a full Learning Estate Review.

The pre-consultation public survey will be open from Monday 22nd February until Monday 15th March, during which time the survey will be accessible on the East Lothian Council Consultation Hub.

Click through for more information about the online survey.

If you have any queries please contact: [email protected]

Active East Lothian: Ageing Well Activities

Ageing Well East Lothian has a wide range of activities available including Pilates, Yoga, Zumba, Singing and Tai Chi for anyone over 50. Here are the activities available with Covid-Online classes.

The Ageing Well project aims to maintain and promote the physical and mental health, well being and quality of life for people over 50 in East Lothian through a list of activities.

 Some ways Ageing Well can help are:

  • Set up new activities where there is a demand or a gap
  • Help sign post you to activities in your area
  • Help you stay healthy and active for longer

Contact Parvine Jazayeri, Ageing Well Coordinator, for more information on 07718 117585 or email: [email protected]

COVID-19-related support: Discretionary Fund for business

Do you know of any East Lothian businesses or self-employed people who have not yet qualified for any COVID-19-related support grant funding?

East Lothian Council’s Discretionary Fund will open for applications today (Wednesday 3rd February), with a closing date of 5pm on Monday 8th February – so it’s very important that applications are submitted quickly.

More details are in the news release issued yesterday.

The application form is on our dedicated business support web page – which also contains other really useful information on grants, loans & other financial support for businesses at this time.

FREE Coronavirus Vaccine Transport for people with mobility challenges

HcL are delighted to share that they are offering FREE transport for people with mobility challenges to get their vaccine. 

Please note:

– Any person who has challenges with getting out and about due to age, disability, heath issues, additional support needs or geographic remoteness is eligible to use the service.

– You do not need to be registered with HcL already.

Bookings are subject to availability so we recommend passengers call as soon as they have their vaccine appointment. We will do our very best to help transport a many people as we can, under current guidelines.

Call 0131 447 9949 to book for transport in Edinburgh, East Lothian or Midlothian.