The council area was created in 1996, replacing the East Lothian district of the Lothianregion. The district had been created in 1975 under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, consisting of the old county of East Lothian plus the burghs of Musselburgh and Inveresk, which until then had been in the county of Midlothian.
When abolished, for local government purposes, in 1975, the county of East Lothian bordered the county of Midlothian to the west, and Berwickshire to the south.
The East Lothian Labour Party voted on 22 January 2010 to deselect the previous MP Anne Moffat. The National Executive Committee upheld the decision on 23 March 2010. Fiona O'Donnell was elected in 2010 with an increased majority from 2005.
Historically, the term Lothian referred to a province encompassing most of what is now southeastern Scotland. In the 7th century it came under the control of the Anglian kingdom of Bernicia, the northern part of the later kingdom of Northumbria, but the Angles' grip on Lothian was quickly weakened following the Battle of Nechtansmere in which they were defeated by the Picts. Lothian was annexed to the Kingdom of Scotland around the 10th century.
Subsequent Scottish history saw the region subdivided into three shires—Mid, East, and West Lothian—leading to the popular term 'the Lothians'.
Etymology
The origin of the name is debated. It perhaps comes from the British*Lugudūniānā (Lleuddiniawn in Modern Welsh spelling) meaning 'country of the fort of Lugus', the latter being the pagan god of commerce. Alternatively it may take its name from a watercourse which flows through the region, now known as the Lothian Burn, the name of which comes from the British lutna meaning 'dark or muddy stream'.
Upon the death of David McLetchie, he was replaced by Cameron Buchanan as the next name on the Lothian regional list for the Scottish Conservatives. As Margo MacDonald was elected as an Independent MSP, following her death there was no mechanism to appoint a replacement, and so her seat will remain vacant until the next Scottish Parliament general election.
Advice from our Countryside Rangers about camping responsibly and legally in East Lothian. Protect our countryside - leave no trace.
https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/wild-camping
Read the Land Management Rules for East Lothian: https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/land-management-rules
Read about the Scottish Outdoor Access Code: https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/
#wildcamping
#wildcampingeastlothian
#eastlothian
#leavenotrace
#RespectProtectEnjoy
published: 18 Mar 2022
East Lothian Council Showcase 2020
2020 has been an extraordinary year. East Lothian Council's staff have risen to the challenges that COVID-19 has presented for the delivery of essential public services in the county. Here, we showcase some of their achievements throughout the year.
published: 23 Dec 2020
The Promise - East Lothian
This video describes The Promise, it's history and what it aims to achieve.
#keepthepromise #eastlothian
published: 20 Mar 2023
Edinburgh Innovation Hub - Councillor Norman Hampshire, Leader of East Lothian Council
A ‘ground-breaking’ ceremony has taken place to mark the start of construction on an innovation hub designed to become a nationally significant centre for innovation driven business growth and to create new high value employment.
The Edinburgh Innovation Hub is a joint venture between East Lothian Council and Queen Margaret University (QMU). Councillor Norman Hampshire, Leader of East Lothian Council, attended the event and told us why this is such an important venture.
published: 22 Mar 2024
Working at East Lothian Council
published: 12 Sep 2018
Benefits of Recycling
Our Waste Services team have produced a short video highlighting the ease and benefits of recycling in and around the home.
published: 30 May 2018
Best Value Assurance Report: East Lothian Council - key facts
Some of the key facts from our Best Value report on East Lothian Council, published November 2018.
Read more on our website: http://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk/report/best-value-assurance-report-east-lothian-council
published: 01 Nov 2018
East Lothian Council education May 2020
Schools may be closed but Education is still very much open in East Lothian. An update and thank you to everyone supporting our children and young people with their learning.
published: 27 May 2020
Sarah Sutherland, Person Centred and Trauma Lead, East Lothian Council
From August 2024's Collaborative Peer Learning workshop
Advice from our Countryside Rangers about camping responsibly and legally in East Lothian. Protect our countryside - leave no trace.
https://www.eastlothian.go...
Advice from our Countryside Rangers about camping responsibly and legally in East Lothian. Protect our countryside - leave no trace.
https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/wild-camping
Read the Land Management Rules for East Lothian: https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/land-management-rules
Read about the Scottish Outdoor Access Code: https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/
#wildcamping
#wildcampingeastlothian
#eastlothian
#leavenotrace
#RespectProtectEnjoy
Advice from our Countryside Rangers about camping responsibly and legally in East Lothian. Protect our countryside - leave no trace.
https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/wild-camping
Read the Land Management Rules for East Lothian: https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/land-management-rules
Read about the Scottish Outdoor Access Code: https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/
#wildcamping
#wildcampingeastlothian
#eastlothian
#leavenotrace
#RespectProtectEnjoy
2020 has been an extraordinary year. East Lothian Council's staff have risen to the challenges that COVID-19 has presented for the delivery of essential public ...
2020 has been an extraordinary year. East Lothian Council's staff have risen to the challenges that COVID-19 has presented for the delivery of essential public services in the county. Here, we showcase some of their achievements throughout the year.
2020 has been an extraordinary year. East Lothian Council's staff have risen to the challenges that COVID-19 has presented for the delivery of essential public services in the county. Here, we showcase some of their achievements throughout the year.
A ‘ground-breaking’ ceremony has taken place to mark the start of construction on an innovation hub designed to become a nationally significant centre for innov...
A ‘ground-breaking’ ceremony has taken place to mark the start of construction on an innovation hub designed to become a nationally significant centre for innovation driven business growth and to create new high value employment.
The Edinburgh Innovation Hub is a joint venture between East Lothian Council and Queen Margaret University (QMU). Councillor Norman Hampshire, Leader of East Lothian Council, attended the event and told us why this is such an important venture.
A ‘ground-breaking’ ceremony has taken place to mark the start of construction on an innovation hub designed to become a nationally significant centre for innovation driven business growth and to create new high value employment.
The Edinburgh Innovation Hub is a joint venture between East Lothian Council and Queen Margaret University (QMU). Councillor Norman Hampshire, Leader of East Lothian Council, attended the event and told us why this is such an important venture.
Some of the key facts from our Best Value report on East Lothian Council, published November 2018.
Read more on our website: http://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk/re...
Some of the key facts from our Best Value report on East Lothian Council, published November 2018.
Read more on our website: http://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk/report/best-value-assurance-report-east-lothian-council
Some of the key facts from our Best Value report on East Lothian Council, published November 2018.
Read more on our website: http://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk/report/best-value-assurance-report-east-lothian-council
Schools may be closed but Education is still very much open in East Lothian. An update and thank you to everyone supporting our children and young people with t...
Schools may be closed but Education is still very much open in East Lothian. An update and thank you to everyone supporting our children and young people with their learning.
Schools may be closed but Education is still very much open in East Lothian. An update and thank you to everyone supporting our children and young people with their learning.
Advice from our Countryside Rangers about camping responsibly and legally in East Lothian. Protect our countryside - leave no trace.
https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/wild-camping
Read the Land Management Rules for East Lothian: https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/land-management-rules
Read about the Scottish Outdoor Access Code: https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/
#wildcamping
#wildcampingeastlothian
#eastlothian
#leavenotrace
#RespectProtectEnjoy
2020 has been an extraordinary year. East Lothian Council's staff have risen to the challenges that COVID-19 has presented for the delivery of essential public services in the county. Here, we showcase some of their achievements throughout the year.
A ‘ground-breaking’ ceremony has taken place to mark the start of construction on an innovation hub designed to become a nationally significant centre for innovation driven business growth and to create new high value employment.
The Edinburgh Innovation Hub is a joint venture between East Lothian Council and Queen Margaret University (QMU). Councillor Norman Hampshire, Leader of East Lothian Council, attended the event and told us why this is such an important venture.
Some of the key facts from our Best Value report on East Lothian Council, published November 2018.
Read more on our website: http://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk/report/best-value-assurance-report-east-lothian-council
Schools may be closed but Education is still very much open in East Lothian. An update and thank you to everyone supporting our children and young people with their learning.
The council area was created in 1996, replacing the East Lothian district of the Lothianregion. The district had been created in 1975 under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, consisting of the old county of East Lothian plus the burghs of Musselburgh and Inveresk, which until then had been in the county of Midlothian.
When abolished, for local government purposes, in 1975, the county of East Lothian bordered the county of Midlothian to the west, and Berwickshire to the south.
The ACEL data for EastLothian shows ... East Lothian Council published this content on December 19, 2024, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein.
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Controlled parking zones, permits for residents, time restrictions and charges for parking on some streets and car parks will be introduced as a result of the decision made at today's full meeting of EastLothianCouncil.
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Households across Scotland could be hit with double-digit council tax increases, local authority leaders have warned ...The Sunday Post said they included Angus, EastLothian and West Dunbartonshire ... “So again, that will be down to local council.
Households across Scotland could be hit with double-digit council tax increases, local authority leaders have warned ...The Sunday Post said they included Angus, EastLothian and West Dunbartonshire ... “So again, that will be down to local council.
Council teams will also recommission services, including the boiler and ...EastLothian Council published this content on December 06, 2024, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein.
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