Spaces for People introduce Temporary Changes to Our Town Streets

East Lothian Council has successfully secured £1.4m of Spaces for People funding to introduce a series of temporary changes to streets to provide more space for people to access businesses in our town centres and to exercise whilst observing current physical distancing health guidelines. Many local shops have been able to re-open for business this week and these temporary changes are focused on protecting public health, supporting social distancing and preventing a second wave of the outbreak by providing necessary space. Continue reading “Spaces for People introduce Temporary Changes to Our Town Streets”

Poaching Alert – East Lothian

Local officers from Police Scotland in the East Lothian area are appealing for any information with regards reports of possible deer and fish poaching, in particular between Tyninghame and Knowes Farm areas. Information has been received that person/s are not complying with current Coronavirus restrictions and have attended these areas after dusk in recent days to poach deer and fish. The wildlife crime officer for the area, PC Steven Irvine, is aware of this latest information and appeals to anyone with further intelligence or information to contact him via 101 quoting incident number 3751 07/04/20.

Latest Coronavirus News 24 March 2020

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STAY AT HOME – Latest UK Govt advice 24 March 2020

NHS – Stay at home to stop the spread of coronavirus

New NHS24 arrangements for coronavirus

NHS Lothian coronavirus guidance

NHS Lothian suspends visiting to help protect patients and staff

Enhanced role for Community Pharmacists

Coronavirus guidance for parents and families

East Lothian’s coastal car parks and children’s play areas are to close temporarily with IMMEDIATE effect.

East Lothian’s recycling centres close but waste & recycling uplifts return to normal