The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has called on East Lothian Council to consider a seasonal Visitor Levy rather than a blanket year-round tax, warning that rushing implementation could damage the region’s status as "Scotland’s Golf Coast". Responding to the council's consultation,
East Lothian Council
East Lothian Council must enact significant reforms to its public services as it contends with the dual pressures of rapidly growing younger and older populations and a looming £46 million budget shortfall, the Accounts Commission has warned.
The development of a Food & Drink Innovation Hub and the potential future Innovation Park on land adjacent to Queen Margaret University has taken a major step forward.
The business case supporting the development of a flagship food & drink innovation hub in East Lothian has been given the green light by officials, unlocking £40 million City Region Deal funding for Edinburgh Innovation Park. The full business case was passed by Edinburgh and South East Sc

