Connected Communities Fa'side supports the Fa'side Area Partnership, Community Councils and other community groups.
Joined May 2020
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17 Dec 2021
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
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Connected Communities Fa'side retweeted
Preparations are underway for the launch of a new council website. Find out more: orlo.uk/w5XMp
ALT Text reads: 'LATEST NEWS. A new and upgrade council website is set to be launched later this month. A redesign has been shaped by feedback from website users'. The council logo also appears in the graphic.
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Connected Communities Fa'side retweeted
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. orlo.uk/JYgtT
ALT Hands holding a pink piggy bank with text 'Boost your income' and East Lothian Council logo.
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Connected Communities Fa'side retweeted
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 orlo.uk/uqpws or email estates@eastlothian.gov.uk
ALT A graphic featuring a 'for sale' sign photo and the text, 'Commercial property' and 'Plot of land on Church Street near Tranent town centre available for sale. Offers over £20,000 invited'.
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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: orlo.uk/AW8mS
ALT Young Carers Film Premiere event poster with details and a bucket of popcorn.
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Connected Communities Fa'side retweeted
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: orlo.uk/7yE5m
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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.
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Apr 19
Pencaitland & District: Community Survey Results
ACCESS THE RESULTS @ bit.ly/PDCCSURVEY26PDF
Want to give feedback? Email chair@pencaitland.org
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Connected Communities Fa'side retweeted
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: orlo.uk/la8U7 Joiner: orlo.uk/7dozI
ALT A smiling man in an apron in a workshop, with text "Work with us!" and "Flexible employee benefits & more".
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Connected Communities Fa'side retweeted
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 🙌
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Connected Communities Fa'side retweeted
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: orlo.uk/Le5tt
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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: orlo.uk/N12nG
ALT A young girl sits at a classroom table smiling. Text says: Specialist Education Spaces consultation. Live now - closes 5 May 2026. www.eastlothian.gov.uk/ASN-consultation
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Connected Communities Fa'side retweeted
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: orlo.uk/fC7Hh
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Still time to apply 👇
A fantastic opportunity to join our team and provide our business support.
myjobscotland.gov.uk/council…
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Connected Communities Fa'side retweeted
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
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A fantastic opportunity to join our team and provide our business support.
myjobscotland.gov.uk/council…
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📢 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.
👉 bit.ly/4sOmrts
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Connected Communities Fa'side retweeted
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: orlo.uk/TJyhj
ALT A graphic featuring a photo of Neilson Park in Haddington and the text, 'Latest News' and 'East Lothian Open Space Strategy 2026 approved at Cabinet meeting'.
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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: orlo.uk/GnMeY
ALT A graphic featuring a brown bin logo and the text, 'Need a garden waste permit?' and 'An extra sign-up window for the current 2025/26 collection service opens on Monday, 2 February'.
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Connected Communities Fa'side retweeted
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.
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Connected Communities Fa'side retweeted
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.
ALT A graphic featuring the text, 'Recycling centre info'.
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