News

Craig Hoy to thank East Lothian Ranger Service and call for action on ‘unprecedented levels’ of coastal camping

Wednesday, 21 October, 2020

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Councillor Craig Hoy is to seek East Lothian Council’s support for a range of new measures to assist the Countryside Ranger Service deal with an “unprecedented” increase in the number of campers along the county’s coastline. Following a summer during which the Ranger Service was severely stretched, Mr Hoy has thanked the team for their commitment and dedication...

Local News

Conservative Councillors Call for Goshen Farm Application to be Rejected

20th October 2020

Three local Scottish Conservative Councillors have called for the Scottish Government to reject the application for 300 homes at Goshen Farm, Musselburgh by...

Local News

TSB must think again on North Berwick branch closure say Findlay and Hoy

3rd October 2020

Following disappointing news that TSB is to close its branch in North Berwick, local Scottish Conservative & Unionist Councillor Jeremy Findlay and Holyrood...

Local News

Craig Hoy Backs Douglas Ross's Jobs and Investment Plan

1st September 2020

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Craig Hoy has strongly backed leader Douglas Ross’s plans to “Power up Scotland” and kick-start the economy in Lothians and...

Holyrood News

UK Minister Visits East Lothian and Backs Craig's Campaign

31st August 2020

UK Work and Pensions Minister Guy Opperman MP has visited East Lothian where he met local firms investing in future jobs and growth and gave his support to...

Local News

Jackson Points to 'Power Surge' Not 'Power Grab'

27th August 2020

In a letter to the East Lothian Courier, Conservative Chairman Tim Jackson has taken on the SNP over its repeatedly false claims about a Westminster "power grab...

Media

East Lothian Conservatives warn of cuts to local services unless SNP Ministers act

25th August 2020

As it emerged that East Lothian Council is facing a potential overspend of over £7 million due to the Covid-19 crisis, the Scottish Conservative Group has...

Local News

Hoy calls on construction sites to be good neighbours

6th August 2020

As the construction industry fully returns to work, Scottish Conservative Councillor Craig Hoy has called on builders and developers to “be good neighbours” to...

Local News

Lachlan Bruce: Hate Crime Bill Just Goes 'Too Far'

6th August 2020

In his regular East Lothian Courier column, Councillor Lachlan Bruce points to mounting disquiet about the SNP's ill thought out "hate crimes' legislation

Opinions

Conservative Councillors Select Lachlan Bruce as Group Leader

30th July 2020

East Lothian Council Conservative Group has elected Councillor Lachlan Bruce as Group Leader following the decision by Councillor Jane Henderson to retire from...