Connected Communities Fa'side

Connected Communities Fa'side supports the Fa'side Area Partnership, Community Councils and other community groups.

[Connected Communities Fa'side @connected_fa]

It may be the end of the year but what better time for you to get to know the hard working team at @connected_fa

Watch this little video to find out who we are and what we do! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

@ConnectedComEL @ELCouncil @RadioSaltire @eastlothianlibs @VolunteerEL @elcourier

[East Lothian Council - news and information @ELCouncil]

If you have children, make sure you’re getting all the help you’re entitled to. Social Security Scotland provide a range of financial support for children and families, including costs during pregnancy, for babies, pre-school and school age children. https://t.co/5LINFv5f5B

[East Lothian Council - news and information @ELCouncil]

A plot of land on Church Street close to Tranent town centre is for sale with offers over £20,000 invited. The plot would lends itself to community, recreational or residential development. For further info please visit https://t.co/3W04VOFzdE or email [email protected]

[East Lothian Council - news and information @ELCouncil]

Get your FREE ticket for the Young Carers Film Premiere and find out from our brilliant young carers about their lives and what we can all do to support them.

11 June
4.30pm to 5.30pm
Fraser Centre Cinema, Tranent.

Find out more and reserve your ticket: https://t.co/UK6iYBm5UX

[East Lothian Council - news and information @ELCouncil]

A policy designed to support community organisations in taking on the management of council-owned land and buildings, helping to deliver positive outcomes for residents, has been approved.

Find out more: https://t.co/idu7N75grZ

[Connected Communities Fa'side @connected_fa]

Local community group, Friends of Polson Park are hosting a Picnic in the Park on Sunday, 3rd May. Free fun for all the family. With a special guest appearance from Bluey.

[PencaitlandCC @pencaitlandcc]

Pencaitland & District: Community Survey Results
ACCESS THE RESULTS @ https://t.co/InQYGxTVdc
Want to give feedback? Email [email protected]

[East Lothian Council - news and information @ELCouncil]

We are recruiting 2 apprentice plumbers & an apprentice joiner. Full time training positions for a four year period. All applicants must be at least 16 on or before 10 August 2026 and live in East Lothian. Plumbers: https://t.co/ihRi1wRMkt Joiner: https://t.co/oHH0HbBveH

[The Pennypit Trust @PennypitTrust]

A huge thank you to @cashforkidsEDI for supporting our work #TacklingHolidayHunger and #ReducingInequalities 💚💜

Your support means so much - not just to our team, but to the families and children we support every day

Thank you for making a real difference 🙌

[East Lothian Council - news and information @ELCouncil]

The next Scottish Parliament election takes place on 7 May this year. Find out more about local constituencies, key dates, registering to vote and how to organise a postal vote: https://t.co/UKXRMXQ5XM

[East Lothian Council - news and information @ELCouncil]

We've launched a consultation on proposals to create new specialist provisions for school children with Additional Support Needs at Law Primary, Stoneyhill Primary and Musselburgh Grammar.

Consultation closes on 5 May.

Find out more and share your views: https://t.co/BkpeK9oT0u

[East Lothian Council - news and information @ELCouncil]

A statutory consultation is to be carried out on proposals to create three new specialist provisions for school children with Additional Support Needs (ASN). Find out more: https://t.co/aEItzFQ6DP

[Connected Communities Fa'side @connected_fa]

Still time to apply 👇

[Connected Communities Fa'side @connected_fa]

A fantastic opportunity to join our team and provide our business support.

https://t.co/o8nN8h25b4

[Fa'side Lunch Club @fasidelunchclub]

FEBRUARY DAY 1
We started our short & sweet February Lunchclub with a visit from @scotfire_MELSB, lots of crafting & football coaching 🚒🎨⚽️

We had Red Pepper & Tomato pasta and lots of healthy snacks for lunch 🍝🍐

Thanks to:
@cashforkidsEDI
The Ponton Trust
@connected_fa

[Connected Communities Fa'side @connected_fa]

A fantastic opportunity to join our team and provide our business support.

https://t.co/o8nN8h25b4

[YouthLink Scotland @YouthLinkScot]

📢 You’re Invited to the Youth Council UK (YCUK) Pre-Launch Event!

Join this Saturday to learn about the new national platform for youth voice & collaboration across the UK, celebrate progress, spotlight young people’s voices & hear from attendees.

👉 https://t.co/0Y0A5JMFSF

[East Lothian Council - news and information @ELCouncil]

A new framework setting out future plans for parks, greenspaces and other public open spaces was approved at a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, 20 January. The East Lothian Open Space Strategy 2026 reviewed their quality, quantity and accessibility.
More info: https://t.co/CGwmdlVPy0

[East Lothian Council - news and information @ELCouncil]

An extra sign-up window for our 2025/26 garden waste collection service will open on Mon, 2 Feb and run for two weeks. Permit applications can be made using a myeastlothian account on our website until the window closes at 4pm on Mon, 16 Feb. More info: https://t.co/eA6AI3ytK6

[Ageing Well ELC @AgeingWellELC]

Our #HealthWalks are a great way to get more active - and there's probably one going on near you.

Walks are short, social, low-level and led by trained volunteer Walk Leaders, so why not find your nearest walk below.

[East Lothian Council - news and information @ELCouncil]

Our recycling centres at Dunbar, Kinwegar and North Berwick will each close temporarily for a short period while essential vehicle-mounted crane operations are carried out between Monday and Tuesday (19 and 20 January). We anticipate each closure lasting around 30 minutes.

[East Lothian Council - news and information @ELCouncil]

East Lothian secondary pupils are to receive individual Chromebooks for learning in school and at home. The numbers of devices in primary schools is also set to increase.

The move will increase access to technology, digital literacy and skills.

More: https://t.co/Dfrm2GSahg