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East Lothian · East LothianA jewellery shop owner who claimed allowing a neighbouring flat to operate as a holiday let could put her business at risk was accused of ‘discrimination’ by the property owner. Claire Blatherwick told a meeting of East Lothian Council’s licensing sub-committee she felt a lot of “discomfort” about a string on unknown guests staying in […] The post Jewellery store owner ‘uncomfortable’ with holiday let guests appeared first on The Edinburgh Repor…See the Story
Jewellery store owner ‘uncomfortable’ with holiday let guests
East Lothian · East LothianA decision to move household waste collections from fortnightly to every three weeks discriminates against the most vulnerable in society, campaigners have told East Lothian Council. A petition signed by more than 2,700 people calling for household waste collections to be every two weeks will be put to councillors next week. Angry residents have claimed the local […] The post Bin visits discriminate against vulnerable petition claims appeared fi…See the Story
Bin visits discriminate against vulnerable petition claims
East Lothian · East LothianThe best and worst neighbourhoods in Scotland for first home buyers have been revealed. Research from Santander UK has revealed the top rising neighbourhoods that first-time buyers are choosing to purchase in across the UK. Woman puts coin piggy bank, near cash and calculator One Scots region was labelled one of the most popular for first-time buyersPA East Lothian has become more and more popular over the last 10 years However, East Dunbartonsh…See the Story
Scotland's best and worst neighbourhoods for first time buyers revealed
Kia · TranentPolice are appealing for witnesses following a crash involving three vehicles in Tranent. The incident happened around 6.30am on Friday, 6 September 2024 on High Street. A silver Kia Creed collided with two parked vehicles causing them damage. The driver of the Kia Creed thereafter made off on foot and is believed to have […] The post Police hunt driver of silver Kia Creed following three vehicle crash in Tranent appeared first on The Edinbu…See the Story
Police hunt driver of silver Kia Creed following three vehicle crash in Tranent
East Lothian · East LothianWildlife photographers have persuaded East Lothian Council to end an overnight coastal car park ban earlier in the morning so they can capture the dawn, it has been revealed. Councillors today approved a permanent ban on parking along the county’s coast line at night apart from in pre-booked designated motor home spaces. But while the […] The post Dawn photographers win early lifting of car park ban appeared first on The Edinburgh Reporter.See the Story
Dawn photographers win early lifting of car park ban
Prestonpans · PrestonpansResidents living in a quiet East Lothian street are kicking up a stink after the council ordered them to remove bin sheds which they built at their end of their gardens. At least four home owners in Pithead Heights, in Prestonpans, have installed the wooden storage units on thin strips of shrubbery on the outside […] The post Anger as council orders bin shed removal in Prestonpans appeared first on The Edinburgh Reporter.See the Story
Anger as council orders bin shed removal in Prestonpans
Housing · East LothianA family bid to keep their business secure by building new housing to live in was rejected by a single vote at a meeting of East Lothian councillors this week. Carol Auld launched a bid to build three houses on a paddock, next to her work buildings, on the edge of Elphinstone, for her and […]See the Story
Family bid for homes on the edge of Elphinstone causes council split
Wind Power · East LothianA plan to install new 200-metre high wind turbines on the historic Lammermuir Hills is facing objection from East Lothian Council, who say the county has already taken more than its fair share of energy projects. Belltown Power UK Wind Limited is the latest company to bring forward proposals for a wind farm on the hills […] The post Planned Lammermuir Hills Wind farm faces opposition from council appeared first on The Edinburgh Reporter.See the Story
