Restoration of Sgt Penn’s Memorial now Complete

Sgt Penn was a professional soldier who served with great distinction in the 19th century. He was a survivor of the Charge of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava, and was at one…

DCC Minutes May 2019

Here are some of the main points from the May meeting; Police have reported a number of instances of anti-social behaviour amongst youths, and some thefts from premises. Many town maintenance issues have been reported…

The Role of the East Lothian Lieutenancy

The Lord Lieutenant is appointed by The Queen and acts as Her Majesty’s representative in East Lothian. In addition there are eight deputy lieutenants who live and work in your area. Deputy Lieutenants are there…

Unveiling a Memorial for two young New Zealand aircrew from WW2

There was a moving ceremony on ANZAC Day today for two young airman from New Zealand who died when their Beaufighter aircraft crashed on a training mission from RAF East Fortune near the end of…

DCC Minutes April 2019

Here are the main points for April’s meeting. Following reports of dog fouling, ELC Lanscape and Coutryside staff have been patrolling problem areas and issuing fixed penalty notices. Councillor Hampshire reports that planning consent for…

DCC Minutes March 2019

The main points from the March meeting are as follows: Mr Tony Thomas outlined the development plans for Dunbar Golf Club. Councillor Hampshire outiled proposals for a major development near Queen Margaret University. Councillor Kempson…