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The media reports ELC’s decision to ban cars from streets near a school in Haddington. If it proves effective it could be rolled out across the county.Continue readingEast Lothian trials car ban near Schools
There have been a number of people asking what happens next now that the public consultation has happened on the parallel footpath plan for Pencaitland.Continue readingPencaitland’s Parallel Footpath – What next?
Maya’s story was covered in this week’s East Lothian Courier. She represents one of a number of people, young and old, unable to use the existing pavement at the bridge to get from one side of Pencaitland to the other.Continue readingCourier reports on Pencaitland’s Maya delivering her letter to Public Consultation
One person who couldn’t attend yesterday’s public consultation was local girl Maya Coates who relies on a K-Walker for mobility.Continue readingMaya’s letter to the Public Consultation
Whatever your view a big thanks to all those who made the effort to come along to the Public Consultation on the parallel footpath today or participated in the survey.Continue readingGood turnout for consultation and paper/online community survey
Scottish Water is launching a winter campaign to encourage customers to be prepared and ensure homes and businesses are protected as winter sets in.Continue readingScottish Water promotes winter code to protect homes
Traffic plays a big part in the concerns of many locals. In an effort to have a number of issues addressed the Community Council sought the recommendations of East Lothian Council’s Transport department. Here’s the suggestions it came up with in response to this request. Tell us what you think?Continue readingELC proposes traffic calming measures for Pencaitland
Downpour causes A6093 into Pencaitland to flood. Without better roadside drainage it will happen again. An accident waiting to happen? Continue readingFloodwaters fill bend into Wester Pencaitland (Video)
A recent road survey on the A6093 through Pencaitland shows average speeds just over the speed limit and nearly 4,000 vehicles passing through the village per day.Continue readingPencaitland traffic nears 4,000 vehicles daily
Drawings and documents have been submitted seeking planning approval for a parallel public footpath to run through Pencaitland Parish church grounds and provide a safe alternative route to the narrow main road pavement. It’s your chance to see what’s planned and voice your support or your concerns.Continue readingParallel footpath plans published on ELC website