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  • Keeping you informed — changes to our email bulletins and Privacy Policy
    As part of the improvements to the East Lammermuir Community Council (ELCC) website, we’ve updated our Privacy Policy and made changes to the way residents can sign up for news and updates. Find out what this means for the Energy Projects news bulletins.
  • Online information from Zenobe about Branxton BESS
    Zenobe have launched a webpage about the consented Branxton BESS project. It covers an initial online overview, before details of community engagement activities are shared.
  • Windshiel wind farm, near Duns – Public Exhibition
    Alerion will submit a planning application for Winshiel wind farm early next year. Although in the Scottish Borders, ELCC is a statutory consultee and residents are invited to a public exhibition.
  • Introducing ELCC News – Keeping our communities connected
    Introducing ELCC News, our new monthly newsletter bringing you local news, community projects, events and opportunities to get involved. Find out what’s happening with our Local Place Plan, explore the new interactive village maps and subscribe to receive updates straight to your inbox.
  • Explore our new interactive Local Place Plan maps
    Explore our new interactive Local Place Plan maps for Innerwick, Oldhamstocks, Spott and Stenton. Zoom in, explore local paths, projects and priorities, and switch map layers on and off. These free, easy-to-update maps will grow as our Local Place Plan develops. Spot an error or something missing? Let us know and help keep our community maps up to date.
  • Remember the wee bus trial back in 2024?
    Help shape the future of community transport across East Lammermuir, Cockburnspath and Cove, and West Barns. Find out what the recent modelling study tells us about possible services, ask questions and share where and when you need to travel. Everyone is welcome, whether or not you took part in earlier discussions.
  • The A1 crossing feasibility study is now complete.
    Come along to Spott Village Hall on Wednesday 2 December, 7–9pm, to hear the findings, ask questions and share your views. We’ll also explore how this work could link with our Warm Homes and Biodiversity ambitions.
  • Hedgerow restoration is taking root!
    Meet Carol-Ann Glass, East Lammermuir’s new Hedgerow Restoration Coordinator, and find out how you can help plant, survey and restore local hedgerows. Volunteer opportunities are available on weekdays and weekends, with training provided and no experience needed. Contact carol-ann@eastlothianclimatehub.org to get involved.
  • Warm Homes: £45,000 award supports home upgrade pilot
    A £45,000 NnG Community Benefit fund award is helping Warm Homes take its next steps. Twelve Priority 1 homes will join a Home Upgrade Plan pilot in November and December. Residents will help evaluate the pilot, while separate work explores shared heating in two smaller settlements.
  • Summit to Sea: catchment plans and opportunities to get involved
    Summit to Sea is bringing residents and landowners together across the Dry and Spott burn catchments. Draft designs cover around 11 of 22 landholdings, and Jenny can visit residents to discuss involvement. The development project is funded until March 2027; future restoration work depends on further funding.
  • Community Transport Open Meeting – 24th November
    New date! Join us on Tuesday 24 November, 7–9 pm at Innerwick Old School House, to hear the findings of the Community Transport modelling study, ask questions and help shape the next steps for community transport across East Lammermuir. Everyone welcome!
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