East Lothian Council has developed a Draft East Lothian Climate Change Strategy 2019–2024 for consultation, setting out how we will continue to reduce carbon emissions that cause global warming, adapt to changes in our climate, and improve sustainability.

We would like to hear your views on our proposals for how the Council, and the wider East Lothian community, including local communities, businesses, organisations and individuals, can tackle climate change.

For more information watch this video (below), and visit the Consultation Hub for the full document and to give your response.

Once again our S1 pupils have not disappointed and have been a credit to themselves!

Over the last few weeks they have been working in Business & IT to plan the launch of their own Deli.  This has involved considering brand names, logos, and choosing a suitable location.  Each group carried out market research on potential product ideas from a suggested range of Soups, Sandwiches and Smoothies.  Product labels were designed, and consideration to suitable packaging.  Promotional material was created including business cards and flyers, with a view to their display at their 'stall'.

Each group was asked to deliver a short presentation to invited parents and guests on their allocated day. 

Thanks to everyone who was able to come along or passed on their best wishes. It was great to see so much support and to have another opportunity to speak with parents/carers.  One comment received mentioned how good it was to see skills in action across different curriculum areas.

This week the S1 evaluated their performances and they are now looking forward to starting a new topic in S2 Business & IT on Monday.

The 123 service bus is a supported bus route tendered by East Lothian Council and operated by Eve Coaches the route will not initially be amended to the common school day changes starting on the 3 June 2019. The reason for this is the route is designed to allow people to travel to work, shopping and medical appointments in the first instance.

Transport Services understand out of catchment pupils from Gifford or Pencaitland use the service to travel back and forward to Knox Academy. The service is not designated as Home to school transport.

Transport Services will be conducting a Public Transport consultation starting in June to help shape the next Supported Services Tender, which is due to start 1 April 2020. The consultation will be done over various media methods:

• Online consultation
• Public meetings in Musselburgh, Tranent, Prestonpans, Haddington, North Berwick and Dunbar.
• Attendance at Community Council meetings if requested
• Comments by email transportservices@eastlothian.go.uk and Flyer questionnaire

Anything that comes out of the consultation prior to the actual tender that is regarded, as being urgent maybe carried out under a change to the current registrations.

Senior Transport Officer
East Lothian Council

Summer is almost upon us and that means time to enjoy the East Lothian Summer Activities programme.

Our partners at EnjoyLeisure also have a wide range of classes on offer.

There are loads of outdoor activities for you to choose from plus a huge range of activities in our Libraries and Museums. Whatever your age or interests we are sure you will find  something you will enjoy in our 2019 Summer Programme. All the information can be  found below including how to book, pay and then the rest is up to you.

If you or your child has additional support needs, please contact the Service providing the activity on the contact numbers on each page for advice on the suitability of the activity.
 

Get Creative with arts Ccmps, drama workshops, stage make up, sewing clubs, lego robotics and animation, musical theatre, beach games and lots lots more...

East Lothian Councils annual Arts Service summer programme has something for all ages and abilities.