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 …”
La Trattoria - Unlicensed Alcohol Sales and Administrative Failures
La Trattoria applied for occasional licenses following expiry of previously granted licenses due to communication breakdown. The applicant (Natasha Scott/Pacifici) failed to receive communications due…
“the premises obviously were running out but for various reasons we said that we could not apply for more until we... because we hadn't heard from Nata…”
Occasional Licenses - Bella Retalia Restaurant
Application for occasional licenses approved for Bella Retalia restaurant in North Berwick following the death of the original license holder in November 2022. The family failed to submit a transfer w…
“The family have operated this restaurant since Loredana's father came across from Italy since 1981. And of course it has been licenced during that per…”
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…”
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