Blindwells prospectus published

Seeking Scottish and UK Government support and investment for future development

The Blindwells Development Area is the largest of seven strategic sites included in The Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal (ESES Deal) which have been identified as being able to deliver new housing at pace and scale in the areas where national need and demand is greatest. 

A new Blindwells Prospectus has now been published, setting out the potential benefits that the site could bring locally, regionally, nationally and to the UK as a whole. It highlights the importance of planned support and investment both now and in the years beyond the ESES Deal period. Working with private sector partners, with support from Scottish Futures Trust we are seeking to unlock these strategic benefits through the development of a business case under the ESES Deal for Government consideration. 

Government and wider public and private sector support will be essential to realise the full potential of Blindwells as a well-planned, well-connected new settlement with economic opportunities as well as warm, energy efficient homes, including affordable homes, which can help to address inequality, child poverty and productivity across the region. Government approval of the associated business case stages is necessary to ensure that the potential expansion of Blindwells can be progressed in a properly planned, managed and funded way.

Read the full story and prospectus on our website

New Ageing Well programme

The Ageing Well project promotes healthy lifestyles for older adults in East Lothian. The project is a partnership between our organisation and NHS Lothian.

The Ageing Well project aims to maintain and promote the physical and mental health, wellbeing, and quality of life for older adults in East Lothian through a list of activities.

Some ways Ageing Well can help are:

• set up new activities where there is a demand or a gap
• help sign post you to activities in your area
• help you stay healthy and active for longer

There are also opportunities to volunteer for the Ageing Well Project.

Download the full updated list of activities and health and wellbeing walks below.