East Lothian flood prevention scheme sparks public inquiry

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 6 Oct, 18:08 · Archive

A public inquiry has begun into a £103 million flood prevention scheme in East Lothian that has provoked strong opposition from local residents.

A public inquiry into a £103 million flood prevention scheme in East Lothian has commenced, with Scottish Ministers hearing the first day of evidence. The scheme, approved by East Lothian Council, has prompted hundreds of objections from residents, some of whom said they were reduced to tears by the proposal. Protestors marched to the government inquiry to voice their opposition.

The inquiry will examine the controversial project, which has become a focal point for community concern. The scale of local resistance, evidenced by the number of objections and the organised protest activity, suggests significant disagreement over the scheme among affected residents.

How it is being reported

• Musselburgh flood prevention plans reduced residents to tears, inquiry hearsProtestors marched to the government inquiry into East Lothian Council’s approval of the £103 million schemeEdinburgh Evening News · 6 Oct, 17:37
• East Lothian flood prevention scheme 'reduced locals to tears' as inquiry underwayProtestors marched in the town as Scottish Ministers held the first day of a public inquiry into the scheme which brought hundreds of objections from local residentsEdinburgh Live · 6 Oct, 13:40

In this story: East Lothian Council · Scottish Ministers · East Lothian

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