Website Replacement Project update

Migration complete and waste collection calendar now live

We’re pleased to share two important milestones in the Website Replacement Project - the migration is now complete, and the Waste Collection Calendar is now live on the LocalGov Drupal platform. This marks the first page of the new website to go live, bringing an improved user-experience and easy navigation. It’s a fantastic achievement for everyone involved.

“Our new waste and recycling calendar is now live - making it easier for residents to stay organised with simple print‑at‑home options and one‑click iCalendar reminders to help keep collections on track,” said Ross Largue, Team Manager Waste Services.

Check out the Waste Collection Calendar for a first look at our new website platform.

Thank you to our Web Editors

Thank you to all Web Editors who recently attended training on the new LocalGov Drupal Content Management System. Your time and support as we prepare the new site is greatly appreciated.

Web Editors play a key role in creating and structuring pages across all services. The work they are doing now - reviewing content, shaping service pages, and organising information - will ensure our services are clearly represented online and will deliver long‑term benefits for our citizens and teams.

While the Web Team and Web Editors are busy preparing the new site, please consider carefully any additional support or content changes you request from them during this period.

What our Web Editors say about the new website

Laura Hall our Web Manager said: “Using LocalGov Drupal means we get the advantage of continuous improvements from a whole community of councils. For our web editors, it makes updates faster, simpler, and more consistent. It’s exciting to see the new pages taking shape, and I can’t wait to see the full site come together.” 

Web editor Ashley McIntyre added: “I’m really impressed with the new website and love the fresh look and feel. It has a modern, softer, more welcoming appearance that creates a great first impression for visitors.

"The simplified structure has been developed to make it considerably easier for users to navigate the site and locate the information they need. It not only supports access to individual services but also strengthens the connections between related services, enabling customers to find broader support and advice. This enhanced usability is likely to encourage greater engagement and support and a more positive digital experience for visitors.

"The new website demonstrates our council’s ongoing commitment to delivering accessible, high‑quality digital services that meet the needs of our communities.”

Next steps

As we move towards user acceptance testing in May, we’ll continue working closely with our design partner, Big Blue Door, on the remaining elements needed ahead of launch. We’re also providing support via daily surgery hours for web editors, and will be tracking site creation and content reviews over the coming weeks to ensure we remain on schedule. Our first draft of the site is due by the end of March, ahead of the website go‑live in June 2026.

Find Out More

Our Website Replacement Intranet Site contains information on what’s happening, the benefits of the new website, and screenshots showcasing the new design of the website.

You can also check who your departmental web editors are on the intranet.

If you have any specific queries, please contact the Web Team directly: webteam@eastlothian.gov.uk.