A COUNCIL fraud investigator has helped identify dozens of dead people on its housing waiting list and registered for blue badges as they helped save over £1 million in the last year. East Lothian ...

East Lothian Council appointed a permanent fraud officer last year after a temporary post began recouping funds for the local ...

A COUNCILLOR has rejoined the SNP group on East Lothian Council after being suspended for breaking the party whip by backing a motion to ...

A council fraud investigator has helped identify dozens of dead people on its  housing waiting list and registered for blue badges as they ...

Last year alone staff racked up arrears of just under £190,000 despite risking facing disciplinary action for failing to pay ...

A dedicated confidential hotline has been launched to let people report suspected fraud after investigations revealed housing ...

Council tax rates are set to increase across the country with East Lothian first to confirm East Lothian Council has become the first Scottish local authority to confirm a double-digit council tax ...

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Brunton Hall was home to The Brunton Theatre until RAAC was discovered in the building. The theatre moved to new temporary premises but council offices are still operating in it ...

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East Lothian Council has become the first Scottish local authority to confirm a double-digit council tax increase. A nationwide freeze on the levy is being lifted in April. East Lothian Council said a ...