We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for East Lothian Council in Scotland across 45 service areas. These insights are derived from the latest council meeting transcripts and can inform your social value strategy for bids and tenders.
Countryside house refused
The committee upheld refusal of a proposed new dwelling in the countryside because the applicant did not demonstrate an essential operational need for a permanent on-site worker. Officers and members …
“The proposed House does not meet the policy requirements of Policy 17 and DC4 and therefore can only be considered as an exception to normal presumpti…”
McMerry drive-through approved
The committee approved the revised McMerry Services drive-through restaurant proposal despite objections about litter, car dependency and climate impacts. Members accepted that planning history meant …
“It has gone 10 o 'clock, so welcome along to the planning committee today. I'm going to ask the clerk to now read out the GTR announcement and take a …”
Licensing Board Approval of Major Variation - Day to Day
The East Lothian Licensing Board unanimously approved the major variation application for Day to Day off-licence at 84 High Street Haddington, subject to reconfiguration of the alcohol display area to…
“This is the roll call vote for the major variation for day to day. Councillor Dugdale. I approve. Councillor Gilbert. I approve. Councillor McGuire. I…”
Licensing Board Approval of Major Variation - Liqueira Long Nidrie
The East Lothian Licensing Board unanimously approved the major variation application for Liqueira Long Nidrie Inn, Main Street, Long Nidrie to add theatre activities. This addition was not originally…
“This is the roll call vote for the major vote. Councillor Duckdale. Approve. Councillor Gilbert. Approve. Councillor McGuire. Approve. Councillor McMi…”
Defer Dog Day Care Licence Renewal Pending Environmental Health Inspection
The Licensing Sub-Committee voted unanimously (4-0) to defer the renewal of the dog day care licence for Blackberry Farm. The committee requires an Environmental Health follow-up visit to verify that …
“I would propose, Chair, if that's all right, that we do defer this pending a visit for environmental health just to check that everything is in order.…”
Defer HMO Licence Applications Pending Multi-Agency Compliance Verification
Licensing Sub-Committee voted 3-1 to defer HMO licence applications for 7 and 9 Hope Park to September 2025 meeting. Deferral conditional on: applicant completing fire safety remediation to satisfacti…
“There are three votes in support of the motion to defer to the next scheduled meeting in September and one vote against”
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