A £600,000 FUNDING pot will be used to support businesses and boost the economy as East Lothian recovers from the coronavirus pandemic. The money, from East Lothian Council, also aims to be a shot in the arm for the county’s tourism and hospitality sectors and its town centres. Michaela Sullivan, the council’s head of service development, welcomed the funding, saying: “It’s an important part of our essential, ongoing work to support businesses as we recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. “This support funding has been designed to meet the needs of existing industry, pave the way for new job creation and to ensure our workforce is ready with the right skills.
NEARLY £50,000 has been split between projects from Dunbar and West Barns to Musselburgh and Tranent thanks to a national scheme. A total of £1 million was shared nationally by the Scottish Government to help improve and fund communities. Schemes serving Cockenzie and Port Seton, Dirleton, Dunbar, Haddington, Longniddry, Musselburgh, North Berwick, Prestonpans, Tranent and West Barns are among those benefiting from the Scotland Loves Local Fund. Funded by the Scottish Government, it aims to support small-scale improvements to promote and enhance places while helping motivate people to shop, eat and relax in their community and ensuring public safety. Phil Prentice, chief officer of Scotland’s Towns Partnership, said: “We’re delighted this funding will bring some brilliant projects across East Lothian to life.
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