East Lothian Council have launched their annual budget consultation for 2024-25. You can share your views by completing the budget consultation survey with this link.

The survey covers views on:

• council tax proposals
• priorities for resources
• suggestions for finding further savings

The Macmerry Recycling Centre has closed as of today. This is being described as a “temporary measure” by East Lothian Council. The nearest alternative is the Kinwegar Recycling Centre, just east of Wallyford on the A199.

Many local residents are fearful that this may become a permanent closure. Clearly there are also concerns over the risk of increased fly tipping, the greater cumulative distance to be driven to use alternative locations, and the ability of alternative facilities to cope with the increased demand.

If you wish to comment on this closure the Community Council has been advised to direct residents to Tom Reid, Head of Infrastructure, East Lothian Council at [email protected].

Help East Lothian Council consider service priorities for the coming years by completing their online customer strategy survey. More information is available via this link to the draft customer strategy. The consultation is open until 15th October.

Want to help influence local housing strategy? East Lothian Council would like to hear from you. Please view and respond to their Survey on Local Housing Strategy through this link or attend one of the in person sessions being held across the county. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

The survey closes on 3rd November.