Come along and make a Christmas wreath with willow, decorated with holly, ribbon, ivy, stars, etc. under the expert guidance of Jilly Grieg, local basket weaving tutor. Also making a reindeer, if time permits!
East Lothian Council are planning to carry out drainage improvement works on C100 Main Street, Garvald. The works are now programmed to start on Tuesday 29th October 2024 for 4 days.
To comply with current health & safety legislation, a temporary suspension of parking will be in place for the duration of the works from Tuesday 29th October to Friday 1st November 2024.
This will be in implemented in sections where signs and ‘no waiting’ cones are in place.
Any refuse and recycling collections will be collected as normal during the works.
Please note the above dates are subject to change due to the weather dependent nature of the works.
Further information and updates on any restrictions will be published on www.tellmescotland.gov.uk.
A copy of the TTRO for your information can be viewed, here: TTRO 476_24_KH
The Village amassed over £350 for Postie Pam. Anne Raitt presented cash and a lovely bunch of flowers to Pam who has since been in touch to say a huge thank you to everyone in the village and to tell us she was completely overwhelmed by everyone’s kind wishes!
The Minutes from the Garvald & Morham Community Council meeting on 19th August are now available to view on the GMCC page:
Residents without driveways are being offered the opportunity to participate in a trial aimed at piloting a safe method of charging their electric vehicle from home.
While cable protectors have often been used across pavements, it is recognised that these can be untidy and an obstacle for people on foot.
A potential alternative is the use of cable gullies, where the cable is set into a channel cut into the pavement. East Lothian Council is currently running trials to establish their impact and longevity. Cable arms (where the cable is routed over the top of the pavement) are another option, with the council currently exploring the potential for this.
Councillor John McMillan, Cabinet Spokesperson for Environment, Economic Development and Tourism, said:
“As more people switch to electric vehicles, they are discovering the benefits of charging from home. Not only is it much cheaper than charging in public, but they can leave the house every day with a full battery, and most people are unlikely to need to charge anywhere else, unless they are driving on the odd long journey.
For people who don’t have a driveway, or other convenient place to plug in near their house, there are a number of solutions coming forward which could allow them to enjoy these advantages too.
While the council has guidance in relation to cable covers which temporarily run across a pavement, the Highway Code is clear that people should avoid creating a trip hazard and should highlight the presence of cables, such as with the type of cable covers we recommend.
Cable gullies and cable arms offer potential solutions and I would encourage any interested residents to get in touch to see if they could participate in one of our trials.”
Any East Lothian resident who is interested in trialling cross-footway charging options should contact evcharging@eastlothian.gov.uk. Government grants are available for some costs, for some properties.
East Lothian Council will share its findings and the experiences of users and their neighbours with the UK government as they develop the Plan for Drivers: Transition to zero-emission driving. Ultimately, we hope to develop a permit system which will include a site assessment, inspection and maintenance regime.
Stewart Cooper
Service Manager – Communications
Corporate Support
Council Resources
East Lothian Council
Just a wee reminder of what to bring along:
See you there!
The children’s Christmas party will take place on Saturday 7th December, 2-4pm, at Garvald Village Hall.
Ceilidh and other festive fun, with more details to follow.