East Lothian receives increased grants but remains near the bottom for per-person funding compared to other Scottish councils. East Lothian Funding Lags Despite Grant Increase in Scotland East Lothian will get less funding per person compared to most Scottish councils next year, although they will receive extra grants. The SPICe report indicated councils receive more…
The Repair Shop journeyed to East Lothian to restore a historic 19th-century carriage for the Musselburgh Festival. Repair Shop on the Road Visits East Lothian; Local Resident Amazed East Lothian was on “The Repair Shop.” The BBC show visited the area recently and featured a special project in Musselburgh. The town asked them to fix…
Council tax increases across Scotland spark concerns as residents grapple with rising living costs. Scottish Council Tax Hikes Squeeze Residents Amid Cost of Living Crisis Scottish councils plan to raise taxes after years of under-funding. Some people think taxes are already too high, but the SNP says councils got a fair deal and are happier…
East Lothian faces almost five-year waits for council houses, ranking among the highest in the UK, highlighting housing challenges. East Lothian Council House Waits Among UK’s Longest at Five Years East Lothian has long social housing waits. A report says it takes almost five years. Edinburgh’s wait time is 3.8 years. West Lothian’s is only…
Ten Edinburgh and East Lothian properties topped views in January 2025, revealing buyer trends and budget ranges in Scotland. Edinburgh Lothian Most Popular Homes on Market January 2025 Revealed ESPC revealed January 2025’s ten most popular properties. These houses are in Edinburgh and the Lothians. People viewed these ten properties over 48,000 times. Edinburgh had…
A flat owner near North Berwick beach was denied a rental permit due to the area’s residential character. East Lothian Home Rental Rejected Due to Residential Street Claim A beach flat owner lost a rental fight. Her property sat near North Berwick beach. Julie Nulty rented to families and golfers, saying the area had many…
Council tax may rise across Scotland. Glasgow, Edinburgh, and others are deciding on increases to balance budgets. Scottish Council Tax: Areas Facing Potential Increases Listed Local councils will vote on council tax soon. These changes will affect residents directly. The SNP thinks they gave enough money, and COSLA, the council group, agrees more than before.…
A Scottish woman and her husband, a former bank boss, are dead in France. Police investigate murder or gangland hit. Scots Couple Found Dead in France Murder Or Gangland Hit Suspected French police investigate the deaths of a Scottish woman and her husband in a French village. Dawn Searle was from East Lothian, and her…
Shop owner yells ‘excuse me’ after catching group on camera at Day-Today in Tranent. Shoplifting is an ongoing issue. East Lothian Shop Owner Confronts Thieves Stealing Vape on Camera Hey, I heard about something crazy happening at Day-Today. It’s a shop in Tranent. The owner is looking for some info about a theft. This happened…
North Lanarkshire considers raising council tax up to 11% to address a £14 million funding gap. Big Council Tax Rise of up to 11 Percent Considered in North Lanarkshire Hey, guess what’s happening with North Lanarkshire’s council tax? They might raise it a lot. We are talking up to 11%! This is to fix a…