East Linton Primary School update
East Lothian Council has outlined the next steps for the development of a new primary school in East Linton as it published the outcome of its recent consultation.
Following a decision taken at a meeting of East Lothian Council on 11 December, officials were asked to progress with proposals for a replacement school at East Linton. The current building is over 140 years old, requires significant upgrades and cannot accommodate the forecast increase in the pupil roll which will see the school’s capacity breach. The council has set aside £11m in its capital programme to develop a new school.
A four week consultation was held in February 2022 to give the local community an opportunity to review early stage layouts for a new school and share their views. Officers attended meetings of Dunpender Community Council and East Linton Parent Council and held a Saturday morning drop-in session at the Mart. A specially-created website contained information and a link for people to share their opinions which was widely advertised online and throughout the village. In total 83 responses were received from individuals and groups and the school’s children.
Source: East Lothian Council.